Users Guide

Setup and Administration 31
Setup and Administration
Before You Begin
• Read the applicable instructions in this chapter.
• Read the installation requirements to ensure that your system meets or exceeds the
minimum requirements.
• Read the
Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator Compatibility Guide . This document contains
compatibility information about Dell OpenManage software installation and operation on various
hardware platforms (systems) running supported Microsoft
®
Windows
®
, Red Hat
®
Enterprise Linux,
and SUSE
®
Linux Enterprise Server operating systems.
• Read the applicable Dell OpenManage readme files on the Dell OpenManage CDs or on the
Dell™ Support website at
support.dell.com . These files contain the latest information about software,
firmware, and driver versions, in addition to information about known issues. The installation
readme_ins.txt file also contains a list of supported servers.
• Read the installation instructions for your operating system.
Installation Requirements
The following sections describe the Dell OpenManage systems management software general
requirements. Operating system-specific installation prerequisites are listed as part of the
installation procedures.
• Supported Operating Systems
• System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems
Dell OpenManage systems management software runs, at a minimum, on each of the following
operating systems:
• Windows 2000 Server family (with SP4) — Includes Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000
Advanced Server, and Windows 2000 Professional
• Windows Server™ 2003 family (with R2) — Includes Standard and Enterprise editions
• Windows Server 2003 x64 R2 — Includes Standard and Enterprise editions (except IT Assistant)
NOTE: IT Assistant is not supported on systems running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64.