Release Notes

● 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.
NOTE:
● The disk space needed may increase based on the:
○ Number of Dell Update Packages you import for software update.
○ Number of MSI files 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 configured 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 configuration.
● 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 64-bit operating systems.
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