Release Notes

Installation
Prerequisites
Recommended minimum hardware configuration for OpenManage Essentials:
Small (up to 100 Managed Systems):
● Processor: 2 cores (1.8 GHz minimum)
● Memory (RAM): 6 GB
● Disk Space: at least 10 GB
● Database: SQL Server Express
● Database location: Local
● Database size: 1 GB
Medium (up to 500 Managed Systems):
● Processor: 4 cores (1.8 GHz minimum)
● Memory (RAM): 6 GB
● Disk Space: at least 10 GB
● Database: SQL Server Express
● Database location: Local
● Database size: 2 GB
Large (up to 2000 Managed Systems):
● Processor: 8 cores (1.8 GHz minimum)
● Memory (RAM): 8 GB
● Disk Space: at least 10 GB
● Database: SQL Server Enterprise or Standard
● Database location: Supports Remote SQL installation
● Database size: 6 GB
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
● Database size: 10 GB
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
● Database size: 14 GB
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
configurations, a system with an Intel multi-core processor or equivalent is typically sufficient. For larger configurations, an
Intel i3 (or better) processor or equivalent is recommended. The RAM and graphic capability of the system will not affect
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.
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