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Issue 21:
Description
Even though the task is 'Run Now' task or if the tasks that does not have valid schedule associated with it,
right-clicking the task in the left side task pane will show the 'Activate Task Schedule' option. Though,
activating the schedule will not do anything as there is no schedule associated with the task.
Issue 22:
Description
If you activate schedule for cloned sample tasks without adding targets, it may display a message for
entering credentials for targets since the schedule cannot be activated without valid targets. To avoid
this message add valid targets for the cloned task before activating the task schedule
Issue 23:
Description
In view mode of the Task, you will be able to see the Task Targets. You will also be able to expand the
tree to view sub-targets. Though, any selection made here is not saved, This has been made viewable so
that you know all the targets associated with the task.
Issue 24:
Description
Sometimes when editing the remote task, the target selection is not seen. To see the targets, cancel or
close the edit window and re-edit the task to see the target selection.
Issue 25:
Description
Users can select the type of OpenManage Server Administrator packages depending on whether they
want to perform an upgrade (major or minor) or clean install of OpenManage Server Administrator using
OpenManage Essentials.
Use .msi package for clean install /major upgrade/minor upgrade of OpenManage Server Administrator
Use .msp package for minor upgrade
Use .exe package for major/minor upgrade
Issue 26:
Description
OpenManage Server Administrator deployment on XenServer:
OpenManage Server Administrator cannot be deployed on XenServer from OpenManage Essentials.
OpenManage Server Administrator needs to be installed manually on the managed node. Dell
OpenManage is available for XenServer as a Supplemental Pack. The supplemental pack can be
downloaded from support.dell.com
Issue 27:
Description
OpenManage Server Administrator deployment on ESXi server:
OMSA cannot be deployed on ESXi server using OpenManage Essentials. For more information, see the
“How to setup and configure ESXi 5 for use in OpenManage Essentials” white paper and the “Installing
OpenManage Server Administrator on ESXi4 with OpenManage Essentials” video at delltechcenter.com.