Users Guide
Upgrading from Dell OpenManage Software Versions 1.x, 2.x, and 3.x–4.2
Upgrades from Dell OpenManage software versions 1.x, 2.x, and 3.x through 4.2 arenotsupported.YoumustmanuallyuninstallDellOpenManagesoftware
versions 1.x, 2.x, and 3.x through 4.2 beforelaunchingtheDellOpenManagesoftwareinstallation.TheinstallerwillnotifyyouifitdetectsDellOpenManage
software versions 1.x through 4.2 on the system. Another way of upgrading from these versions is to upgrade to version 4.3 first, then upgrade to the current
version. For Microsoft Windows, you can upgrade from version 4.3 to a later version through a full Microsoft Software Installer (MSI) installation only.
Configuring a Supported Web Browser
The following sections provide instructions for configuring the supported Web browsers. For a list of supported Web browsers, see "Minimum Supported Web
Browser Requirements."
Configuring Internet Explorer to Connect to the Web-Based Interface
If you are connecting to a Web-based interface from a management station that connects to the Internet through a proxy server, you need to configure the
Web browser to connect properly. If you are using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser, follow these steps:
1. From the Internet Explorer main window, click Tools, and then click Internet Options.
2. From the Internet Options window, click the Connections tab.
3. Under Local Area Network (LAN) settings, click LAN Settings.
4. If the Use a proxy server box is selected, select the Bypass proxy server for local addresses box.
5. Click OK twice.
Configure other browsers for the same functionality.
Viewing Localized Versions of the Web-Based Interface
When using Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator on systems running Windows, to view localized versions of the Web-based interface, do the following:
1. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Regional Options icon.
2. Select the desired locale from the Your locale (location) drop-down menu.
Assigning User Privileges
Toensurecriticalsystemcomponentsecurity,youmustproperlyassignuserprivilegestoallDellOpenManagesoftwareusersbeforeinstallingDell
OpenManage software.
The following sections provide step-by-step instructions for creating users and assigning user privileges for each supported operating system.
l Creating Users for Supported Windows Operating Systems
l Creating Users for Supported Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Operating Systems
l Microsoft Active Directory
Creating Users for Supported Windows Operating Systems
The following procedures create user accounts, assign user privileges, and add users to domains.
Creating Users and Assigning User Privileges for Supported Windows Server 2003 Operating Systems
NOTICE: To protect access to your critical system components, you must assign a password to every user account that can access Dell OpenManage
software.
NOTICE: You should disable guest accounts for supported Windows operating systems in order to protect access to your critical system components.
See "Disabling Guest and Anonymous Accounts in Supported Windows Operating Systems" for instructions.
NOTE: You must be logged in with Administrator privileges to perform these procedures.