feat(ddx): update docs idrac

bene2k1 · bene2k1 · commit 4e71aa4e30e1 · 2025-02-25T13:27:11.000+01:00
diff --git a/pages/dedibox-kvm-over-ip/how-to/dell-idrac6.mdx b/pages/dedibox-kvm-over-ip/how-to/dell-idrac6.mdx
@@ -7,19 +7,19 @@ content:
   paragraph: This page explains how to use the KVM DELL iDRAC 6 on a Scaleway Dedibox
 tags: dedibox kvm idrac
 dates:
-  validation: 2024-08-19
+  validation: 2025-02-25
   posted: 2021-07-16
 categories:
   - dedibox-servers
 ---
-
 This page shows you how to use [KVM](/dedibox-kvm-over-ip/concepts/#kvm-over-ip) on a Dedibox with DELL iDRAC 6.
 
 <Macro id="requirements" />
 
 - A Dedibox account logged into the [console](https://console.online.net)
+- Installed [Podman](https://podman.io/getting-started/installation) on your machine
 - Installed [Java](https://www.java.com/en/download/help/download_options.html) on your local computer
-- A Dedibox server with a [Dell iDRAC 6](https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000123577/set-up-and-manage-idrac-6-lifecycle-controller-for-dell-poweredge-11g-servers) KVM-over-IP device
+- A Dedibox server with a Dell iDRAC 6 IPMI interface
 
 ## Creating an iDRAC 6 session
 
@@ -35,7 +35,68 @@ This page shows you how to use [KVM](/dedibox-kvm-over-ip/concepts/#kvm-over-ip)
 
 The connection URL and your credentials display. Click on the link to access the iDRAC interface.
 
-## Accessing the KVM-over-IP device 
+
+## Accessing the KVM-over-IP device using Podman
+
+You can use Docker to access the KVM-over-IP device of your Dedibox.
+
+### Installation
+
+- On **macOS** run the following command to install Podman:
+```bash
+brew install podman
+```
+- On **Ubuntu** run the following commands to install Podman:
+```bash
+# Ubuntu 20.10 and newer
+sudo apt-get update
+sudo apt-get -y install podman
+```
+- On **Windows** you can install Podman using the [official installer](https://github.com/containers/podman-desktop/releases).
+
+### Configuration
+
+1. Create (once) a virtual machine:
+  ```bash
+  podman machine init
+  ```
+
+2. Run it with:
+  ```bash
+  podman machine start
+  ```
+
+3. When you have finished, run:
+  ```bash
+  podman container stop -a ; podman container rm -a
+  ```
+  to delete old sessions. You can also run this command if you won't need the virtual machine:
+  ```bash
+  podman machine stop
+  ```
+
+### Pull repository
+
+Pull the [iDRAC 6 dockerized](https://hub.docker.com/r/domistyle/idrac6/) Docker repository:
+```bash
+podman pull domistyle/idrac6
+```
+
+### Run container
+
+1. Run the container with the following command:
+  ```bash
+  podman run -d -p 5800:5800 -p 5900:5900 -e IDRAC_HOST=$ip -e IDRAC_USER=$user -e IDRAC_PASSWORD=$password domistyle/idrac6
+  ```
+  <Message type="note">
+    - Replace `$ip`, `$user` and `$password` with your iDRAC credentials.
+  </Message>
+
+2. Access the HTML5 KVM by opening `http://localhost:5800` in a web browser.
+
+## Alternative: Accessing the KVM-over-IP device using Java
+
+If you do not want to use Docker to access the KVM-over-IP device of your server, you can use a Java applet to launch the virtual console.
 
 1. Open the connection URL of your iDRAC in your web browser, then log in using the credentials displayed during access creation.
 2. Click **Console/Media** the top menu.
@@ -45,9 +106,15 @@ The connection URL and your credentials display. Click on the link to access the
 4. Download and execute the Java web start file. The virtual console window displays.
     <Lightbox src="scaleway_idrac6_virtual_console.webp" width="" />
 
-    <Message typ="tip">
+    <Message type="tip">
       Your Java security settings should be set to **Low** to execute the Java applet.
     </Message>
+
+## Installing an operating system using the virtual console
+
+You can use the virtual console to install an operating system on your server.
+1. Connect to the virtual console as described in the previous section.
+2. Download the ISO file of the operating system you want to install.
 5. Click **Virtual Media** > **Launch virtual media** in the virtual console window. A pop-up window displays.
 6. Click **Add Image...**  and select the ISO file containing your operating system. Keep the window open.
 7. Go back to the virtual console window and click **Power** > **Reboot** to restart the machine.
@@ -58,6 +125,4 @@ The connection URL and your credentials display. Click on the link to access the
 
     <Message type="note">
       The boot process may take a while, depending on your internet connection's available upstream bandwidth.
-    </Message>
-
-
+    </Message>
diff --git a/pages/dedibox-kvm-over-ip/how-to/dell-idrac7.mdx b/pages/dedibox-kvm-over-ip/how-to/dell-idrac7.mdx
@@ -5,9 +5,9 @@ meta:
 content:
   h1: How to use the KVM Dell iDRAC 7
   paragraph: This page explains how to use the KVM DELL iDRAC 7 on Scaleway Dedibox.
-tags: dedibox kvm idrac7 idrac 
+tags: dedibox kvm idrac7 idrac
 dates:
-  validation: 2024-08-26
+  validation: 2025-02-25
   posted: 2021-07-16
 categories:
   - dedibox-servers
diff --git a/pages/dedibox-kvm-over-ip/how-to/dell-idrac8.mdx b/pages/dedibox-kvm-over-ip/how-to/dell-idrac8.mdx
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ content:
   paragraph: This page explains how to use the KVM DELL iDRAC 8 on a Scaleway Dedibox
 tags: dedibox kvm dell idrac idrac8 
 dates:
-  validation: 2024-08-19
+  validation: 2025-02-25
   posted: 2021-07-16
 categories:
   - dedibox-servers
diff --git a/pages/dedibox-kvm-over-ip/how-to/dell-idrac9.mdx b/pages/dedibox-kvm-over-ip/how-to/dell-idrac9.mdx
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ content:
   paragraph: This page explains how to use the KVM DELL iDRAC 9 on a Scaleway Dedibox
 tags: dedibox kvm idrac
 dates:
-  validation: 2024-08-19
+  validation: 2025-02-25
   posted: 2021-07-16
 categories:
   - dedibox-servers
