Install 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.
• Conguring 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 conicts.
What Is New In This Release
The release highlights of Server Administrator are:
• Support for the following operating systems:
– VMware ESXi 6.5
– VMware ESXi 6.0 U3
• Support for the following browsers:
– Internet Explorer - 9, 10, 11
– Microsoft Edge 25
– Google Chrome - 54
– Safari - 9.x
– Mozilla Firefox - 50, 51
NOTE: PowerEdge C6320P platform is not supported for Server Administrator Storage Management 8.5
• Support for Java Runtime Environment 8 Update 112.
• SD card support for 32 GB and 64 GB.
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.
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