Release Notes
Additional Software Required to Run Some Features of 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 1.2
See the Dell OpenManage Essentials Version 1.2 User's Guide for instructions on setting up OpenManage
Essentials for the first time on a system.
Migrating IT Assistant to OpenManage Essentials
Direct migration from IT Assistant to OpenManage Essentials version 1.2 is not supported. However, you
can migrate IT Assistant to an earlier version of OpenManage Essentials, and then upgrade to
OpenManage Essentials version 1.2.
For information about migrating IT Assistant to an earlier version of OpenManage Essentials, see the
appropriate Dell OpenManage Essentials User's Guide at dell.com/OpenManageManuals.
NOTE: The OpenManage Install dialog box displays a notification if the latest version of OpenManage
Essentials or Dell SupportAssist is already installed on the system. For Dell Repository Manager and Dell
License Manager, this notification may not be displayed, even if the latest versions are already installed.
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4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
For information on documentation support, visit dell.com/OpenManageManuals or
delltechcenter.com/ome.
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