Release Notes

NOTE: The Wow64 component is required to run on a 64-bit operating system.
NOTE: OpenManage Essentials is also supported on virtual machines.
NOTE: Ensure that KB2919355 update is installed on Windows 2012 R2 systems to run OpenManage Essentials 2.5. To
install KB2919355 update manually, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article ID 2919355 at www.support.microsoft.com.
Database-Microsoft SQL Server–Local or Remote
NOTE: Only case-insensitive instance of SQL Server is supported. It is recommended that you install the latest SQL Server
Service pack.
● Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard, Enterprise, and Express Editions
● SQL Server 2014 Standard, Enterprise, and Express Editions
● SQL Server 2012 Standard, Enterprise, and Express Editions
● SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard, Enterprise, and Express Editions
NOTE: If you choose to install OpenManage Essentials on a local database, Microsoft SQL Server 2014 SP2 Express edition
is installed on the system. For large deployments, you must use SQL Standard.
NOTE: While installing OpenManage Essentials on a local database, ensure that Microsoft SQL Server Express editions are
configured with 'SQLEXPRESSOME' named instance. For more information about the local database instances supported,
see the Installing OpenManage Essentials technical white paper on the Dell TechCenter.
NOTE: Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft SQL Server are supported. However, it is recommended to use a 64-bit
version of Microsoft SQL Server.
NOTE: OpenManage Essentials database does not support the 'Always On Availability Groups' feature of Microsoft SQL
Servers.
Other minimum requirements
Many of these applications can be installed from the prerequisites window.
● Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11; Mozilla Firefox 50 and 51
● IIS 7.x/8
● Microsoft SilverLight 5.1.50907
● Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2
● Microsoft ASP.NET
● Dell OpenManage DRAC Tools
● Dell OpenManage IPMI Utilities
● Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Runtime 14.0
Additional software required to run some features of OpenManage Essentials: For Dell EMC storage arrays inventory, ensure
that your array is FLARE(R) version 19 or above. You must also install Navisphere(R) Secure CLI (version 19 or above) on your
management station.
NOTE:
This CLI software is part of the OpenManage Essentials installer media and can be installed from the prerequisites
window.
Installation instructions
First-time Installation of OpenManage Essentials version 2.5:
● See the Dell EMC OpenManage Essentials Version 2.5 User's Guide for instructions on setting up OpenManage Essentials
for the first time on a system.
Migrating IT Assistant to OpenManage Essentials:
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