Release Notes

Large (up to 5500 Managed Systems):

• Processor: 8 cores (1.8 GHz minimum)

• Memory (RAM): 8 GB

• Disk Space: at least 20 GB

• Database: SQL Server Enterprise or Standard

• Database location: Supports Remote SQL installation

Large (up to 8000 Managed Systems):

• Processor: 16 cores (1.8 GHz minimum)

• Memory (RAM): 16 GB

• Disk Space: at least 30 GB

• Database: SQL Server Enterprise or Standard

• Database location: Supports Remote SQL installation

NOTE: The recommended minimum hardware requirements for OpenManage Essentials on a domain controller are 8 GB

RAM, 8 cores processor, and a remote database.

NOTE: When accessing the OpenManage Essentials console via a remote browser, you will experience better

performance in the console user interface by using a (remote) system that has a well-equipped processor. For small and

medium congurations, a system with an Intel multi-core processor or equivalent is typically sucient. For larger

congurations, an Intel i3 (or better) processor or equivalent is recommended. The RAM and graphic capability of the

system will not aect the performance as much as the processor. A virtual machine may also be used for launching

OpenManage Essentials remotely. As with a physical system, a virtual machine with a better equipped processor will

provide better performance in the remote console.

NOTE:

• The disk space needed may increase based on the:

– Number of Dell Update Packages you import for software update.

– Number of MSI les you import for software deployment.

• If SupportAssist Enterprise is installed along with OpenManage Essentials, you require 2 GB RAM, Dual core processors in

addition to the minimum requirements described in the above table. If you are using SQL Server Standard or Enterprise

Editions, the maximum SQL Server memory must be congured within SQL Server to prevent it from using the entire

system memory. It is recommended that you use a maximum of 4 GB for a 6 GB RAM conguration.

• For large number of managed systems, see the Dell EMC OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide.

Operating system

• Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard and Datacenter Editions

• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard and Datacenter Editions

• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard and Enterprise Editions

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard and Enterprise Editions

NOTE: OpenManage Essentials is supported only on x64 operating systems.

NOTE: The Wow64 component is required to run on a 64-bit operating system.

NOTE: OpenManage Essentials is also supported on virtual machines.

Database (Microsoft SQL Server — Local or Remote)

NOTE: Only case-insensitive instance of SQL Server is supported. SQL Server 2012 SP1 Express is installed with

OpenManage Essentials version 2.3.

NOTE: For large deployments, you must use SQL Standard.