
• 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
NOTE: For more information on these DVDs, see Systems Management Tools And Documentation
<Version Number> Installation Guide.
Server Administrator Components On A Managed System
The setup program provides the following options:
• Custom Setup
• Typical Setup
The custom setup option enables you to select the software components you want to install. The table
lists the various managed system software components that you can install during a custom installation.
Table 1. Managed System Software Components
Component What is installed Deployment Scenario Systems to install on
Server Administrator
Web Server
Web-based Systems
Management
functionality that
enables you to manage
systems locally or
remotely.
Install only if you want
to remotely monitor the
managed system. You
do not require physical
access to the managed
system.
Any system. For
example, laptop or
desktops.
Server Instrumentation Server Administrator
Instrumentation Service
Install to use the system
as the managed system.
Installing Server
Instrumentation and the
Server Administrator
Web Server installs
Server Administrator.
Use Server Administrator
Supported systems. For
a list of supported
systems, see the
Systems Software
Support Matrix
at
dell.com/support/
manuals.
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