Install 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.

Topics:

• What Is New In This Release

• Systems Management Software

• Security Features

• Other Documents You Might Need

What Is New In This Release

The release highlights of Server Administrator are:

• Support for the following operating systems:

○ Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 Service Pack 1

○ Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2

○ VMware vSphere (ESXi) 6.0 U1

• Support for the following web browsers:

○ Google Chrome 45

○ Mozilla Firefox 40

○ Safari 7.1 and 8.0

For related document, see Other Documents You Might Need.

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.

• VMware Update Manager (VUM) — For more information, see http://vmwaredepot.dell.com/.

• Linux Repository using YUM, rug, or zypper — For more information, see Linux Repository.

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

4 Introduction