Developers Guide

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Frequently asked questions
This section lists some frequently asked questions about the iDRAC Service Module.
Do I need to uninstall Open Manage Server Administrator
before installing or running the iDRAC Service Module?
No. Before you install or run the iDRAC Service Module, ensure that you have stopped the features of
Server Administrator that the iDRAC Service Module provide.
NOTE: Uninstalling the Server Administrator is not required.
How do I know that the iDRAC Service Module is installed
in my system?
To know if the iDRAC Service Module is installed on your system,
• On Windows:
Run the service.msc command. Find from the list of services if there is a service by name DSM
iDRAC Service Module.
• On Linux:
Run the command /etc/init.d/dcismeng status. If the iDRAC Service Module is installed and
running, the status displayed will be
running.
NOTE: Use the systemctl status dcismeng.service command instead of the init.d
command to check if the iDRAC Service Module is installed on RedHat Enterprise Linux 7 and SUSE
Linux Enterprise 12 operating system.
How do I know which version of the iDRAC Service
Module I have in my system?
To check the version of the iDRAC Service Module in the system, click Start → Control Panel →
Programs and Features. The version of the installed iDRAC Service Module will be listed in the Version
tab. You can also check the version by go to My Computer → Uninstall or change a program.
What is the minimum permission level required to install
the iDRAC Service Module?
To install the iDRAC Service Module, you must have Administrator level privileges.
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