Users Guide

12 Introduction
Dell OpenManage Systems Management Software Components
Deployment Software (Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD)
For managed systems, Dell OpenManage Server Assistant provides streamlined operating system
installation, reducing the time required for the installation of Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
operating systems by guiding you through an easy-to-follow, step-by-step process.
In addition, Server Assistant provides the necessary tools for setting up and configuring PowerEdge
systems and software. The tools permit automatic discovery and configuration of Dell-provided RAID
controllers and network adapters.
Management Station Software (Dell Systems Management Consoles CD)
IT Assistant
IT Assistant is a Web-based graphical user interface (GUI) that provides a central point of access to
monitor and manage systems on a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN). By providing
a comprehensive view across the enterprise, IT Assistant can increase system uptime, reduce repetitive
tasks, and prevent interruption during critical business operations.
Using IT Assistant, you can:
• Identify the groups of systems that you want to manage remotely
• Consolidate your view of all systems, providing a central launch point for systems management
• Create alert filters and actions that will automatically notify you when system uptime is affected
• Create custom enterprise-wide reports that show the status of each system, including switches, storage
devices, BIOS, firmware, and driver versions
• Create customized tasks that allow you to coordinate configuration management across the entire
enterprise, including performing software updates, shutdown and wakeup, and command
line execution
• View a graphical presentation of the devices in your network, from which you can launch applications,
refresh inventory and status, and perform troubleshooting
• Launch the following Dell systems management applications: Server Administrator, Remote Access
Console, Dell PowerConnect™, and Digital KVM (keyboard/video/mouse)
• Load Dell Update Packages and System Update Sets into a central repository, then compare the
packages to the versions of the software currently running on your enterprise systems