Users Guide

About
The Dell OpenManage Management Station Software Installation Guide provides an overview of the Dell OpenManage
management station software and installation instructions for the same. For information on installing Dell OpenManage
Server Administrator, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Installation Guide at support.dell.com/manuals.
Dell Systems Management Software DVDs
The Dell systems management software comprises three DVDs, and they are:
• Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD
• Dell Server Updates DVD
• Dell Management Console DVD
For information on the Dell systems that support systems management software, the operating systems supported by
these systems, and the Dell OpenManage components that you can install on these systems, see the Dell Systems
Software Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals.
Dell OpenManage Subscription Service Kit DVDs
The Dell OpenManage subscription service kit is a collection of two DVDs and they are:
• Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD
• Dell Server Updates DVD
For more information on the subscription service, see dell.com/openmanagesubscription or contact your sales
representative.
Managed System and Management Station
Depending on the way you use the Dell systems management tools, you can classify the systems as:
• Managed System
A managed system is any system that is monitored and managed using Dell OpenManage Server Administrator
(one of the systems management tools on the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD) or Dell
Management Console. You can manage systems running Server Administrator locally or remotely through a
supported web browser. For more information on Server Administrator, see the Dell OpenManage Server
Administrator User's Guide on support.dell.com/manuals or on the Dell Systems Management Tools and
Documentation DVD.
• Management Station
A management station is a laptop, desktop, or server that you use to remotely manage one or more managed
systems from a central location.
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD
The Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD contains the Dell OpenManage systems management
software. This software is a suite of applications for the Dell systems. The software helps you to manage the systems by
monitoring the system components, diagnosing issues, notifying through alerts, and troubleshooting remotely.
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