Release Notes

Release Notes
OpenManage Essentials
Dell OpenManage Essentials provides a central point of access to monitor and manage systems on a
local area network (LAN). By allowing an administrator a comprehensive view across the enterprise,
OpenManage Essentials can increase system uptime, reduce repetitive tasks, and prevent interruption in
critical business operations.
Version 1.2
Release Date: July 2013
Previous Version 1.1
Importance
OPTIONAL: Dell recommends the customer review specifics about the update to determine if it applies
to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations, or provides new
features that may/may not apply to your environment.
Platform(s) Affected
For a complete list of affected Dell systems and supported operating systems, see the Dell OpenManage
Essentials version 1.2 Support Matrix at delltechcenter.com/ome or dell.com/OpenManageManuals.
What is Supported
For a complete list of supported devices, operating systems, and web browsers, see the Dell
OpenManage Essentials version 1.2 Support Matrix at delltechcenter.com/ome or
dell.com/OpenManageManuals.
What’s New
 Map View for Dell PowerEdge VRTX devices.
 Addition of Microsoft Windows Server 2012 as a supported operating system for the management
station.
 Search functionality.
 Ability to configure OpenManage Essentials to send the warranty status of your devices through
email at periodic intervals.
 Ability to configure OpenManage Essentials to generate a warranty scoreboard based on your
preference and display a notification icon in the heading banner when the warranty scoreboard is
available.
 Enhanced support for Dell Compellent, Dell Force10 E-Series and C-Series, Dell PowerConnect 8100
series, Dell PowerVault FS7500, and PowerVault NX3500 devices.
 Support for installing OpenManage Essentials on the domain controller.
 Ability to view the user information and log on as a different user.
 Device Group Permissions portal.
 Addition of the OmeSiteAdministrators role.
 Availability of the following reports: Asset Acquisition Information, Asset Maintenance Information,
Asset Support Information, and Licensing Information.
 Addition of a device group for Citrix XenServers and Dell PowerEdge C servers in the device tree.