Dell 8.1 manual Introduction, Installation Updating Individual System Components

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Introduction

Server Administrator 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. In the context of Server Administrator, a system refers to a stand-alone system, a system with attached network storage units in a separate chassis, or a modular system consisting of one or more server modules in a modular enclosure. Server Administrator provides information about:

•Systems that are operating properly and systems that have problems

•Systems that require remote recovery operations

Server Administrator provides easy-to-use management and administration of local and remote systems through a comprehensive set of integrated management services. Server Administrator is the sole installation on the system being managed and is accessible both locally and remotely from the Server Administrator home page. Remotely monitored systems may be accessed through dial-in, LAN, or wireless connections. Server Administrator ensures the security of its management connections through role-based access control (RBAC), authentication, and secure socket layer (SSL) encryption.

Installation

You can install Server Administrator using the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD. The DVD provides a setup program to install, upgrade, and uninstall Server Administrator, managed system and management station software components. Additionally, you can install Server Administrator on multiple systems through an unattended installation across a network. The Server Administrator installer provides installation scripts and RPM packages to install and uninstall Server Administrator and other managed system software components on your managed system. For more information, see the Server Administrator Installation Guide and the Management Station Software Installation Guide at dell.com/opemanagemanuals.

NOTE: When you install the open source packages from the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD, the corresponding license files are automatically copied to the system. When you remove these packages, the corresponding license files are also removed.

NOTE: If you have a modular system, you must install Server Administrator on each server module installed in the chassis.

Updating Individual System Components

To update individual system components, use component-specific Dell Update Packages. Use the Dell Server Update Utility DVD to view the complete version report and to update an entire system. The Server

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Contents Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Version Users Guide Page Contents Server Administrator Services Working With Remote Access ControllerTroubleshooting Server Administrator LogsSetting Alert Actions Frequently Asked QuestionsInstallation Updating Individual System Components IntroductionRemote Access Controller Storage Management ServiceInstrumentation Service What Is New In This ReleasePage Systems Management Standards Availability Availability On Supported Operating SystemsServer Administrator Home Other Documents You May NeedAccessing documents from Dell Support Site Obtaining Technical Assistance Contacting DellSetup And Administration Role-Based Access ControlUser Privileges Authentication Microsoft Windows AuthenticationVMware ESXi Server 5.X Authentication Encryption Assigning User PrivilegesAdding Users To a Domain On Windows Operating Systems Creating Users With Power User Privileges Creating Users With User PrivilegesBest Practices While Using The Omarolemap File Tab = \t tab characterConfiguring The Snmp Agent Changing the Snmp community name Page Snmp Agent Access Control Configuration Server Administrator Snmp Agent Install ActionsSever Administrator Snmp Install Actions Enabling Snmp Access From Remote HostsFind the line that reads rocommunity public Page Firewall Configuration Using Server Administrator Server Administrator Local System LoginLogging In And Out Central Web Server Login Using The Active Directory Login Single Sign-OnEnabling The Use Of Client-Side Scripts On Internet Explorer Enabling The Use Of Client-Side Scripts On Mozilla Firefox Sample Server Administrator Home Page Non-Modular System Page Action Window Global Navigation BarSystem Tree Data AreaSystem/Server Module Component Status Indicators Task ButtonsGauge Indicators Using The Online HelpUsing The Preferences Home Underlined ItemsServer Administrator Web Server Preferences Setting User And System PreferencesManaged System Preferences Secure Port System Certificate Management SSL Server Certificates Server Administrator Web Server Action Tabs Upgrading web serverUsing The Server Administrator Command Line Interface Server Administrator Services Managing Your SystemServer Administrator Home Page System Tree Objects Managing System/Server Module Tree ObjectsAccessing And Using Chassis Management Controller Modular EnclosureSystem/Server Module Properties Shutdown LogsAlert Management Session ManagementMain System Chassis/Main System Main System Chassis/Main System PropertiesBatteries Bios Fans Firmware Hardware PerformanceIntrusion Memory Network PortsPower Management Power Supplies ProcessorsRemote Access Temperatures Removable Flash MediaSlots Voltages Software Operating SystemStorage Managing Preferences Home Page Configuration Options General SettingsServer Administrator Working With Remote Access Controller Viewing Basic Information Configuring The Remote Access Device To Use a LAN Connection Vlan ID Page Additional Configuration For iDRAC Configuring Remote Access Device UsersSetting Platform Event Filter Alerts Setting Platform Event Alert Destinations Page Server Administrator Logs Integrated FeaturesLog Window Task Buttons Server Administrator Logs Hardware LogMaintaining The Hardware Log Command Log Alert LogSetting Alert Actions Example 1 ps -ef /tmp/psout.txt 2&1Setting Alert Actions In Microsoft Windows Server Server Setting Alert Action Execute Application In Windows ServerBMC/iDRAC Platform Events Filter Alert Messages Page Troubleshooting Connection Service FailureLogin Failure Scenarios Server Administrator Services REINSTALLMODE=vamusDsmsadatamgr Page Frequently Asked Questions ITA communicating with Linux systemsITA communicating with Windows systems
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