Release Notes

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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.
 OME Supports 32 bit and 64 bit SQL Server . 64 bit is recommended.
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Other Minimum Requirement (Many of these can be installed from the prerequisites window)
 Internet Explorer 7, Internet Explorer 8, Internet Explorer 9 (32 bit instances)
 IIS 7.x
 Microsoft SilverLight 5.0.61118
 Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 SP1
 Microsoft ASP.Net
 Dell OpenManage DRAC Tools
 Dell OpenManage IPMI Utilities
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Additional Software Required to Run Some Features of Essentials
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 For Dell/EMC storage arrays inventory, ensure that your array is FLARE(R) version 19 or above. You should also install
Navisphere(R) Secure CLI (version 19 or above) on your management station.
NOTE: This CLI software is part of the Essentials installer media and can be installed from the prerequisites window.
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COMPATIBILITY/RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS
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Recommended Minimum Hardware Configuration for Essentials
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Small (up to 500 Managed Systems):
 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: as much as 10 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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