Command Line Interface Guide

Introduction 17
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Introduction
Overview
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) provides a comprehensive,
one-to-one systems management solution through either an integrated Web
browser-based graphical user interface (GUI) or a command line interface
(CLI). Server Administrator is designed for system administrators to manage
systems locally and remotely on a network. It allows system administrators to
focus on managing their entire network by providing a comprehensive one-to-
one systems management.
In the context of Server Administrator, a system refers to a stand-alone
system, a system with attached network storage units in a separate chassis, or
a Blade system consisting of one or more server modules in a modular
enclosure.
Server Administrator provides easy-to-use management and administration of
local and remote systems through a comprehensive set of integrated
management services. Server Administrator is the sole installation on the
system being managed and is accessible both locally and remotely from the
Server Administrator home page. Server Administrator enables you to access
remotely monitored systems by dial-in, LAN, or wireless connections.
The configuration features enable Server Administrator to perform essential
tasks described in detail in the following sections. This CLI guide documents
all the commands that apply to Server Administrator and Storage
Management.