Users Guide

Starting OpenManage Server Administrator version
9.1
Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) provides a comprehensive, one-to-one systems management solution in
two ways: from an integrated, web browser-based graphical user interface (GUI) and from a command line interface (CLI)
through the operating system.
Server Administrator enables system administrators to manage systems locally and remotely on a network. It enables system
administrators to focus on managing their entire network by providing comprehensive one-to-one systems management.
1. Boot the system by using the Linux-Based Diagnostic Tools (Dell 12G-14G servers) option.
The Support Live Image desktop is displayed.
2. Double-click the Launch Server Administrator icon. If you have already added OpenManage Server Administrator to the
web browser's security exception, then go to step 6.
A new web browser window is displayed with the following message: This Connection is Untrusted.
3. Click I Understand the Risks.
A disclaimer is displayed at the bottom of the page.
4. Click Add Exception.
The Add Security Exception window is displayed.
5. Click Get Certificate and then click Confirm Security Exception.
The OpenManage Server Administrator login page is displayed.
6. In the Username field, type root.
7. In the Password field, type dell.
8. Click Submit.
The OMSA dashboard is displayed.
NOTE:
When you close OMSA and reopen it again, the Unable to connect message may be displayed. To continue, click
Try Again.
NOTE: For more information on using OMSA, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide in the
User_Guides_and_Release-Notes folder available on the Support Live Image desktop.
Installing Dell iDRAC7, iDRAC8, or iDRAC9 evaluation
license
iDRAC is a systems management hardware and software solution that provides remote management capabilities, crashed
system recovery, and power control functions for Dell EMC PowerEdge systems.
The iDRAC7, iDRAC8, or iDRAC9 evaluation license allows you to try and test certain enterprise features for 30 days before you
purchase a permanent license. A status icon in the iDRAC graphical user interface (GUI) changes from green color to yellow
color five days before the license expires. Customers who require additional time to complete an evaluation can obtain an
extension of 30 days by contacting their account representative.
NOTE: Installing the iDRAC7, iDRAC8, or iDRAC9 evaluation license in a production environment is not recommended.
You can install the iDRAC7, iDRAC8, or iDRAC9 evaluation license from the desktop or by using the GNOME terminal. For more
information, see:
● Installing iDRAC7, iDRAC8, or iDRAC9 evaluation license by using desktop icon
● Installing iDRAC7, iDRAC8, or iDRAC9 evaluation license by using GNOME terminal
NOTE:
For more information on using the iDRAC7, iDRAC8, or iDRAC9 evaluation license, see the Integrated Dell Remote
Access Controller User’s Guide in the User_Guides_and_Release_Notes folder available on the Support Live Image
desktop.
NOTE: The iDRAC7 evaluation license is not supported on PowerEdge C servers.
Using Linux-based tools and utilities 13