Users Guide

Installing Managed System Software on Supported Linux Operating Systems 137
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 9), SP4 x86_64
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 10) Gold x86_64
NOTE: For the latest detailed list of the Server Administrator services that are
supported on each supported operating system, see the Server Administrator
readme file on the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD.
System Requirements
Managed systems software must be installed on each system to be managed.
You can then manage each system running the managed systems software
locally or remotely through a supported Web browser.
Managed System Requirements
• One of the supported operating system versions.
• A minimum of 512 MB of RAM.
• A minimum of 256 MB of free hard drive space.
• Administrator rights.
• A TCP/IP connection on the monitored system and the remote system to
facilitate remote system management.
• The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
• A mouse, keyboard, and monitor to manage a system locally. The monitor
requires a minimum screen resolution of 800 x 600. The recommended
screen resolution setting is 1024 x 768.
• The Server Administrator Remote Access Service requires that a remote
access controller (RAC) be installed on the system to be managed.
NOTE: See the Dell Remote Access Controller 4 User’s Guide, the Dell Remote
Access Controller 5 User’s Guide, or the Dell Embedded Remote Access
Controller/MC User's Guide for complete software and hardware
requirements.
• The Server Administrator Storage Management Service requires that Dell
OpenManage Storage Management be installed on the system in order to be
properly managed. See the
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide
for complete software and hardware requirements.