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Configuring the Managed Server
This section describes tasks to set up the managed server to enhance
your remote management capabilities. These tasks include installing the
Dell Open Manage Server Administrator software and configuring the
managed server to capture the last crash screen.
Installing the Software on the Managed Server
The Dell management software includes the following features:
• RACADM CLI — Allows you to configure and administer iDRAC6. It is a
powerful tool for scripting configuration and management tasks.
• Server Administrator — Is required to use iDRAC6 last-crash-screen
feature.
• Server Administrator Instrumentation Service — Provides access to
detailed fault and performance information gathered by industry-standard
systems management agents and allows remote administration of
monitored systems, including shutdown, startup, and security.
• Server Administration Storage Management Service — Provides storage
management information in an integrated graphical view.
• Server Administrator Logs — Displays logs of commands issued to or by
the system, monitored hardware events, POST events, and system alerts.
You can view logs on the home page, print or save them as reports,
and send them by e-mail to a designated service contact.
Use the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD to install Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator.
For instructions on installing this software,
see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Installation Guide available at
support.dell.com/manuals.