Developers Guide

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Introduction
This topic provides information on:
• Installing Server Administrator on managed systems.
• Installing and using the Remote Enablement feature.
• Managing remote systems using Server Administrator Web Server.
• Configuring the system before and during a deployment.
NOTE: If you are installing management station and managed system software on the same system,
install identical software versions to avoid system conflicts.
What Is New In This Release
The release highlights of Server Administrator are:
• Added support for the following operating systems:
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.0
– VMware vSphere 5.5 U1
• Added support for 13G servers — R730, R730 XD, R630, and T630.
• A link to the complete overview of OpenManage products which provides more information on what
is available in the Systems Management Tools and Documentation (SMTD) DVD, what is embedded in
the server, and what can be downloaded from dell.com/support
Software Availability
The Server Administrator software can be installed from:
• Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD
• Support site — For more information, see dell.com/support.
• VMware Update Manager (VUM) — For more information, see http://vmwaredepot.dell.com/.
• Linux Repository using YUM, rug, or zypper — For more information, see Linux Repository.
Systems Management Software
Systems management software is a suite of applications that enables you to manage the systems with
proactive monitoring, notification, and remote access.
Systems management software comprises of two DVDs:
• Systems Management Tools and Documentation
• Server Update Utility
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