Users Guide

Introduction 11
Introduction
Overview
This guide contains information to help you install Dell™ OpenManage™
software on management stations and their managed systems. A managed
system is a system that has supported instrumentation or agents installed that
allow the system to be discovered and polled for status. A management station
is used to remotely manage one or more managed systems from a central
location. In addition, this guide provides information and instructions for
configuring your systems before and during a deployment or upgrade.
The following topics are covered in this document:
• Dell OpenManage Security
• Setup and Administration
• Using Systems Build and Update Tools to Install an Operating System
• Installing Management Station Software
• Installing Managed System Software on Microsoft Windows Operating
Systems
• Installing Dell OpenManage Software On Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Core
• Installing Managed System Software on Supported Linux Operating
Systems
• Using Microsoft Active Directory
• Prerequisite Checker
• Frequently Asked Questions
Systems Management Software Overview
Dell OpenManage systems management software is a suite of applications for
your Dell systems. This software enables you to manage your systems with
proactive monitoring, diagnosis, notification, and remote access.