Install Guide

Introduction

This topic provides information about:

• 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’s new in this release

• Systems Management Software

• Security Features

• Other Documents You Might Need

What’s new in this release

• Supported yx5x platforms:

• PowerEdge R6525

• PowerEdge C6525

NOTE:

• For the list of supported operating systems and Dell EMC servers, see the

Dell EMC OpenManage Software Support

Matrix

in the required version of OpenManage Software at www.dell.com/OpenManageManuals.

• For more information about any features, see the

Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator Online Help

Software Availability

The Server Administrator software can be installed from:

• Systems Management Tools and Documentation software

• Support site—For more information, see www.dell.com/Support/Home.

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

• Linux Repository using YUM 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 by monitoring, notification, and remote

access.

Systems management software comprises of the ISO Dell EMC Systems Management Tools and Documentation image.

NOTE:

For more information about these ISO images, see

Dell EMC Systems Management Tools And Documentation

Installation Guide on www.dell.com/OpenManageManuals

Server Administrator Components On A Managed System

The setup program provides the following options:

• Custom Setup

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