Owner's Manual

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NOTE: OpenManage Essentials is supported only on x64 operating systems.
NOTE: OpenManage Essentials is also supported on virtual machines.
Database (Microsoft SQL Server – Local or Remote)
NOTE: For large deployments, you must use SQL Standard.
 Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Standard, Enterprise, and Express Editions
 Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard, Enterprise, and Express Editions
 SQL Server 2008 R2 RTM Standard, Enterprise, and Express Editions
 SQL Server 2008 SP2 Standard, Enterprise, and Express Editions
 SQL Server 2008 SP1 Standard, Enterprise, and Express Editions
 SQL Server 2008 RTM Standard, Enterprise, and Express Editions
NOTES:
 It is recommended that you install the latest SQL Server Service pack.
 OpenManage Essentials supports 32 bit and 64 bit SQL Server. It is recommended that you install the
64 bit SQL Server.
Other Minimum Requirement (Many of these can be installed from the prerequisites window)
 Internet Explorer 8, 9, 10 or 11; Mozilla Firefox 22 or 23; Google Chrome 27, 28, 29, or 30
 IIS 7.x/8
 Microsoft SilverLight 5.1
 Microsoft .Net Framework 4.5
 Microsoft ASP.Net
 Dell OpenManage DRAC Tools
 Dell OpenManage IPMI Utilities
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 1.3
See the Dell OpenManage Essentials Version 1.3 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 1.2/1.3 is not supported. However,
you can migrate IT Assistant to an earlier version of OpenManage Essentials (version 1.1), and then
upgrade to OpenManage Essentials version 1.2/1.3.
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.