Deployment Guide

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Introduction
This topic provides information on:
• Installing Server Administrator on managed systems.
• Installing and using the Remote Enablement feature.
• Managing remote systems using Server Administrator Web Server.
• Configuring the system before and during a deployment or upgrade.
NOTE: If you are installing management station and managed system software on the same system,
install identical software versions to avoid system conflicts.
What Is New In This Release
The release highlights of Server Administrator are:
• Support for the following servers:
– PowerEdge R330
– PowerEdge R230
– PowerEdge T330
– PowerEdge T130
NOTE: For the list of supported operating systems and servers, see the OpenManage Software
Support Matrix in the required version of OpenManage Software at dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
Software Availability
The Server Administrator software can be installed from:
• Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD
• Support site — For more information, see dell.com/support/home.
Systems Management Software
Systems management software is a suite of applications that enables you to manage the systems with
proactive monitoring, notification, and remote access.
Systems management software comprises of two DVDs:
• Systems Management Tools and Documentation
• Server Update Utility
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