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Frequently Asked Questions 83
Frequently Asked Questions
This section lists the frequently asked questions about OpenManage™ Server
Administrator:
NOTE: These questions are not specific to this release of Server Administrator.
1 What is the minimum permission level a user would need to install
OMSA?
You need to have a minimum permission level of Administrator to install
OMSA. Power Users and Users do not have permissions to install OMSA.
2
Is there an upgrade path required to install OMSA?
For systems that have version 4.3, an upgrade path is not required. For
systems that have a version older than 4.3, you need to first upgrade to
version 4.3, and then again upgrade to a 5.x version (x indicates the version of
OMSA you want to upgrade to).
3
How do I determine what is the latest version of OMSA available for my
system?
Log on to: support.dell.com → Product Support → Manuals → Software →
Systems Management → Dell OpenManage Server Administrator
The latest documentation version reflects the version of OpenManage Server
Administrator available for you.
4
How do I know what version of OMSA is running on my system?
Ans: After logging in to Server Administrator, navigate to Properties →
Summary. You can find the version of Server Administrator installed on your
system in the Systems Management column.
5
Are there other ports users can use apart from 1311?
Ans: Yes, you can set your preferred https port. Navigate to Preferences →
General Settings → Web Server → HTTPS Port
Instead of Use default, click on the Use radio button to set your
preferred port.
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