Owner's Manual

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Introduction
Dell™ Management Console is a one-to-many systems management
application that provides enhanced discovery, inv entory, monitoring, patch
updates, and reporting features.
Dell Management Console is a Web-based graphical user interface (GUI)
with a scalable, modular console for basic hardware management as well as
advanced functions, such as asset management, enhanced security, and
compliance. You can install Dell Management Console on a management
station in a networked environment.
Dell Management Console is a free software that you can download from the
Dell Support website at support.dell.com; however, you must register at the
Dell website at dell.com/openmanage/register for a free permanent license.
The registration enables you to continue using Dell Management Console
after the 30-day trial period. Dell Management Console also supports a
variety of Symantec™ plug-ins like the Symantec Server Management Suite.
NOTE: As Symantec Inc. acquired Altiris Inc. this document may contain
references to Altiris™ and Symantec.
New Features in This Release
In this release, the following features are available:
• Power Monitoring — Enables you to monitor a standard set of power
consumption counters for devices.
• Lifecycle Controller enabled Patch Updates — Enables you to perform
patch updates for servers with Lifecycle Controller version 1.3 and
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) version 6.
• Health Monitor E-mail Task — Enables you to configure Dell
Management Console to send e-mail alerts on the status of preselected
devices’ health to specific users.
• You can gather inventory information for Dell EqualLogic devices. For
more information, see your Dell EqualLogic documentation available at
support.dell.com/manuals.
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