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What’s New for Dell OpenManage
IT Assistant Version 8.7
Dell OpenManage IT Assistant versions do not support new devices such as
Fiber Channel Switches. You can use Dell Management Console to manage
and monitor these devices. The Dell Management Console User’s Guide has
information about installing, configuring, and using Dell Management
Console. Dell Management Console is a Web-based systems management
software that enables you to discover and inventory devices on your network.
It also provides advanced functions, such as health and performance
monitoring of networked devices and patch management capabilities for Dell
PowerEdge systems.
New Features and Enhancements
IT Assistant 8.7 supports the following new features:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5
IT Assistant can discover and manage servers installed with Red Hat
Enterprise Linux 5.5 operating system. You must also install the required Dell
OpenManage software from the OpenManage product suite to discover and
manage devices.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1
IT Assistant can discover and manage servers installed with SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server 11 SP1 operating system. You must also install the required
Dell OpenManage software from the OpenManage product suite to discover
and manage devices.
Enhancement to Microsoft Windows 7 Support
Now you can install IT Assistant management station on Microsoft Windows
7 operating system.