Compatibility Guide

Introduction 9
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Introduction
Overview
Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator provides a powerful, integrated set
of systems management applications for keeping the systems on your network
healthy. Server Administrator provides fault management information,
prefailure information, and asset and inventory information to management
applications. In addition to supporting systems management industry standards,
Server Administrator also provides additional systems management information
about the components of your specific system. Server Administrator can also
configure BIOS and system settings. Server Administrator's integrated security
draws on the system's operating system security. Server Administrator uses the
secure socket layer (SSL) encryption protocol. For more information on SSL,
see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
Where Can I Find The Server Administrator
Application?
Depending on the version of Dell OpenManage you are using, the Server
Administrator is available on different CDs and DVDs. See Table 1-1 for
more information.
Table 1-1. Server Administrator and Corresponding Media
Dell OpenManage Version Available on Media
2.2 and earlier Applications CD
3.0–4.2 Systems Management CD
4.3–5.2.3 Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD
5.3–5.3.2 Dell Systems Console and Agent CD or the Dell Systems
Management Tools and Documentation DVD
5.4 Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD
5.5 Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD
6.0.1 Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD