Install Guide

p — Terminal property
+ — Append to existing file
! — Flush each line to the log
"*" — Wildcard, log all information except for the v option. To include the v option, specify "/l*v".
Once activated, the log files are generated in the %TEMP% directory. Some log files generated in this directory are:
• Managed System Installation
– SysMgmt_<timestamp>.log
These log files are created by default if the prerequisite checker user interface (UI) is running.
Microsoft Active Directory
If you use Active Directory service software, you can configure it to control access to the network. The Active Directory database is
modified to support remote management authentication and authorization. Server Administrator, Integrated Remote Access
Controller (iDRAC), Chassis Management Controller (CMC), and Remote Access Controllers (RAC), can interface with Active
Directory. Using Active Directory, add and control users and privileges from a central database.
Related Links:
Using Microsoft Active Directory
Configuring SNMP Agents
The systems management software supports the SNMP systems management standard on all supported operating systems. The
SNMP support may or may not be installed depending on the operating system and how the operating system was installed. An
installed supported systems management protocol standard, such as SNMP, is required before installing the systems management
software.
Configure the SNMP agent to change the community name, enable set operations, and send traps to a management station. To
configure the SNMP agent for proper interaction with management applications, perform the procedures described in the Server
Administrator User’s Guide.
Related Links:
• Installation Requirements
• Supported Systems Management Protocol Standards
Secure Port Server And Security Setup
This section contains the following topics:
• Setting User and Server Preferences
• x 509 Certificate Management
Setting User And Server Preferences
You can set user and secure port server preferences for Server Administrator from the Preferences web page. Click General
Settings and click either the User tab or Web Server tab.
X.509 Certificate Management
Web certificates are necessary to ensure that the identity and information exchanged with a remote system is not viewed or
changed by others. To ensure system security, it is strongly recommended that you either generate a new X.509 certificate, reuse
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