Release Notes

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 Processor: 2 - 4 cores (1.8 GHz minimum)
 Memory: 4 GB
 Disk Space: at least 4 GB
Large (500+ Managed Systems):
 Processor: 4 or more cores (1.8 GHz minimum)
 Memory: 6 GB
 Disk Space: ateast10 GB
NOTE: The disk space needed may increase based on the:
 Number of Dell Update Packages you import for software update.
 Number of MSI files you import for software deployment
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Operating System (Standard and Enterprise Editions)
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 Microsoft Windows 2008 Server R2
 Microsoft Windows 2008 Server R2 SP1
 Microsoft Windows 2008 Server (x86/x64)
NOTE: OpenManage Essentials is a 32 bit application and therefore requires the Wow64 component to be enabled on an R2
or x64 bit operating system.
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Database (Microsoft SQL Server – Local or Remote)
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 SQL Server 2008 Express R2 SP1 (Bundled with Essentials Installer media).
Also supports:
 SQL Server 2005 Express SP3/SP4
 SQL Server 2005 SP3/SP4
 SQL Server 2008 SP1
 SQL Server 2008 R2
Notes:
 It is recommended that you install the latest SQL Server Service pack. SQL Server 2005 SP2 and lower are not supported.
 OpenManage Essentials supports 32 bit and 64 bit SQL Server. It is recommended that you install the 64 bit SQL Server.
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Other Minimum Requirement (Many of these can be installed from the prerequisites window)
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 Internet Explorer 7, Internet Explorer 8, Internet Explorer 9 (32 bit)
 IIS 7.x
 Microsoft SilverLight 5
 Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 SP1
 Microsoft ASP.Net
 Dell OpenManage DRAC Tools
 Dell OpenManage IPMI Utilities
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