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.
Conguring 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 conicts.
What Is New In This Release
The release highlights of Server Administrator are:
Support for the following operating systems:
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
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.
Systems Management Software
Systems management software is a suite of applications that enables you to manage the systems with proactive monitoring,
notication, and remote access.
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