Users Guide

Server Administrator Home Page
The Server Administrator home page provides easy-to-set up and easy-to-use Web browser-based system management
tasks from the managed system or from a remote host through a LAN, dial-up service, or wireless network. When the Dell
Systems Management Server Administrator Connection Service (DSM SA Connection Service) is installed and configured on
the managed system, you can perform remote management functions from any system that has a supported Web browser and
connection. Additionally, the Server Administrator home page provides an extensive, context-sensitive online help.
Other Documents You May Need
In addition to this guide, you can access the following guides available at dell.com/softwaresecuritymanuals.
● The Dell Systems Software Support Matrix provides information about the various Dell systems, the operating systems
supported by these systems, and the components that can be installed on these systems.
● The Server Administrator Installation Guide contains instructions to help you install Dell OpenManage Server Administrator.
● The Management Station Software Installation Guide contains instructions to help you install Dell OpenManage management
station software.
● The OpenManage SNMP Reference Guide documents the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management
information base (MIB).
● The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator CIM Reference Guide documents the Common Information Model (CIM)
provider, an extension of the standard management object format (MOF) file.
● The Messages Reference Guide lists the messages that are displayed in your Server Administrator home page Alert log or on
your operating system’s event viewer.
● TheServer Administrator Command Line Interface Guide documents the complete command line interface for Server
Administrator.
● The Dell Remote Access Controller 5 User's Guide provides comprehensive information about using the RACADM command
line utility to configure a DRAC 5.
● The Dell Chassis Management Controller User’s Guide provides comprehensive information about using the controller that
manages all modules in the chassis containing your Dell system.
● The Command Line Reference Guide for iDRAC6 and CMC provides information about the RACADM subcommands,
supported interfaces, property database groups and object definitions for iDRAC6 and CMC.
● The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) User's Guide provides information about configuring and using
iDRAC7 for 12G rack, tower, and blade servers to remotely manage and monitor your system and its shared resources
through a network.
● The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) Enterprise for Blade Servers User Guide provides information
about configuring and using an iDRAC6 for 11G blade servers to remotely manage and monitor your system and its shared
resources through a network.
● The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) User Guide provides complete information about configuring and
using an iDRAC6 for 11G tower and rack servers to remotely manage and monitor your system and its shared resources
through a network.
● The Dell Online Diagnostics User's Guide provides complete information on installing and using Online Diagnostics on your
system.
● The Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller Utilities User's Guide provides additional information about using
Server Administrator to configure and manage your system's BMC.
● The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Storage Management User's Guide is a comprehensive reference guide for
configuring and managing local and remote storage attached to a system.
● The Dell Remote Access Controller Racadm User's Guide provides information about using the racadm command line utility.
● The Dell Remote Access Controller 5 User’s Guide provides complete information about installing and configuring a DRAC 5
controller and using DRAC 5 to remotely access an inoperable system.
● The Dell Update Packages User's Guide provides information about obtaining and using Dell Update Packages as part of your
system update strategy.
● The Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility User's Guide provides information about obtaining and using the Server Update
Utility (SUU) to update your Dell systems or to view the updates available for any systems listed in the Repository.
● The Dell Management Console User’s Guide provides information about installing, configuring, and using Dell Management
Console.
● The Dell Lifecycle Controller User's Guide provides information on setting up and using the Unified Server Configurator to
perform systems and storage management tasks throughout your system’s lifecycle.
● The Dell License Manager User’s Guide provides information about managing component server licenses for Dell 12G servers.
● The Glossary for information on terms used in this document.
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