Release Notes

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 in the above table. 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

• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard and Datacenter Editions

• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard and Datacenter Editions

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard and Enterprise Editions

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 (x64) Standard and Enterprise Editions

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.

Database (Microsoft SQL Server — Local or Remote)

NOTE: Only case-insensitive instance of SQL Server is supported. SQL Server 2012 SP1 Express is

installed with OpenManage Essentials version 2.2.

NOTE: For large deployments, you must use SQL Standard.

• Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard, Enterprise, and Express Editions

• SQL Server 2012 Standard, Enterprise, and Express Editions

• 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