Users Guide

12 Overview
Dell OpenManage Essentials
Dell OpenManage Essentials is the best option for managing Dell PowerEdge
servers and direct attached storage as it provides the easiest and simplest way
for system administrators to maximize Dell systems uptime and health.
OpenManage Essentials is a Dell hardware element management solution
that is optimized on managing customer's entire Dell infrastructure for IT
generalist. It is integrated and can be integrated to other point solutions to
provide end to end IT Management.
Important Information
• For documentation on ESXi 5.0, see support.dell.com/manuals . Navigate
to
Software  Virtualization Solutions  VMware Software .
• For documentation on systems management described in this document,
see
support.dell.com/manuals . Navigate to Software  Systems
Management
and then select the relevant product for which you seek
documentation.
• For more information about Dell OpenManage software, see
dell.com/openmanage .
• VMware documents are available at
support.vmware.com .
• Dell Technology Center maintains a wiki, which provides a collaborative
environment where customers and Dell engineers share knowledge,
experiences, and information about Dell technology in customer
environments. To access the wiki, see
delltechcenter.com .
• The Dell Community at
en.community.dell.com is an online community
for Dell customers for solutions, advice, and general information.
Getting Technical Assistance
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact
information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
For information on technical support, visit dell.com/contactus.
Additionally, Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available at
dell.com/training.
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