Release Notes

• On a domain controller only domain administrators are automatically added to OmeAdministrators
and OmeUsers roles. Enterprise administrators must be manually added to the OpenManage
Essentials roles. [31506]
• When running OpenManage Essentials using the Google Chrome browser, even if Preferences->
Console Settings-> Security Settings (ActiveX) are enabled in OpenManage Essentials:
– The MIB Import Utility cannot be launched from the Extensions tab.
– The remote desktop cannot be launched using the Application Launch-> Open Remote
Desktop option. [40290]
Installation Prerequisites
Recommended Minimum Hardware Configuration for OpenManage Essentials
Component
Small (up to 100
Managed
Systems)
Medium (up to
500 Managed
Systems)
Large (up to 2000
Managed
Systems)
Large (up to 4000
Managed
Systems)
RAM
6 GB
6 GB
8 GB
8 GB
Processors
2 cores (1.8 GHz
minimum)
4 cores (1.8 GHz
minimum)
8 cores (1.8 GHz
minimum)
8 cores (1.8 GHz
minimum)
Database SQL Server
Express
SQL Server
Express
SQL Server
Standard
SQL Server
Standard
Database location
Local
Local
Supports Remote
SQL installation
Supports Remote
SQL installation
Hard disk
10 GB
10 GB
10 GB
20 GB
NOTE: The recommended minimum hardware requirements for OpenManage Essentials on a domain
controller are 8 GB RAM, 8 cores processor, and a remote database.
NOTE: When accessing the OpenManage Essentials console via a remote browser, you will experience
better performance in the console user interface by using a (remote) system that has a well-equipped
processor. For small and medium configurations, a system with an Intel multi-core processor or
equivalent is typically sufficient. For larger configurations, an Intel i3 (or better) processor or equivalent is
recommended. The RAM and graphic capability of the system will not affect the performance as much
as the processor. A virtual machine may also be used for launching OpenManage Essentials remotely.
As with a physical system, a virtual machine with a better equipped processor will provide better
performance in the remote console.
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
• If Dell SupportAssist is installed along with OpenManage Essentials, you require 2 GB RAM, Dual core
processors in addition to the minimum requirements described earlier. If you are using SQL Server
Standard or Enterprise Editions, the maximum SQL Server memory must be configured within SQL
Server to prevent it from using the entire system memory. It is recommended that you use a
maximum of 4 GB for a 6 GB RAM configuration.
• For large number of managed systems, see the OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide.
Operating System For Management Stations
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard and Datacenter Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard and Datacenter Edition
• Windows Server 2008 SP2 Standard and Enterprise (x64) Edition
• Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard and Enterprise Edition
NOTE: OpenManage Essentials is supported only on x64 operating systems.
NOTE: The Wow64 component is required to run on a 64-bit operating system.
NOTE: OpenManage Essentials is also supported on virtual machines.