Deployment Guide

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 web browsers:

– Google Chrome 42

– Mozilla Firefox 37

– Safari 7.1 and 8.0

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

NOTE: For more information on these DVDs, see Systems Management Tools And Documentation

<Version Number> Installation Guide.