Dell Version 7.3 manual Contents

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Contents

 

1 Introduction

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Installation

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Updating Individual System Components

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Storage Management Service

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Instrumentation Service

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Remote Access Controller

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Logs

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What Is New In This Release

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Systems Management Standards Availability

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Availability On Supported Operating Systems

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Server Administrator Home Page

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Other Documents You May Need

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Accessing Documents From Dell Support Site

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Obtaining Technical Assistance

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Contacting Dell

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2 Setup And Administration

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Role-Based Access Control

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User Privileges

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Authentication

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Microsoft Windows Authentication

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux And SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Authentication

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VMware ESX Server 4.X Authentication

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VMware ESXi Server 5.X Authentication

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Encryption

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Assigning User Privileges

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Adding Users To A Domain On Windows Operating Systems

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Creating Server Administrator Users For Supported Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux

 

Enterprise Server Operating Systems

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Disabling Guest And Anonymous Accounts In Supported Windows Operating Systems

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Configuring The SNMP Agent

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Firewall Configuration On Systems Running Supported Red Hat Enterprise Linux Operating Systems

 

And SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

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3 Using Server Administrator

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Logging In And Out

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Server Administrator Local System Login

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Server Administrator Managed System Login — Using the Desktop Icon

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Contents Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Version 7.3 Users Guide Dell Inc Contents Working With Remote Access Controller Server Administrator ServicesFrequently Asked Questions Server Administrator LogsSetting Alert Actions TroubleshootingIntroduction Installation Updating Individual System ComponentsWhat Is New In This Release Storage Management ServiceInstrumentation Service Remote Access ControllerAvailability On Supported Operating Systems Systems Management Standards AvailabilityServer Administrator Home Other Documents You May NeedOperating System Accessing Documents From Dell Support Site Serviceability Tools Obtaining Technical Assistance Contacting DellOMConnectionsEnterpriseSystemsManagement Service User Privilege Level Required View Setup And AdministrationRole-Based Access Control User Privilege Access Description Level Type View ManageVMware ESXi Server 5.X Authentication AuthenticationMicrosoft Windows Authentication VMware ESX Server 4.X AuthenticationEncryption Assigning User PrivilegesAdding Users To a Domain On Windows Operating Systems Creating Users With Power User Privileges Creating Users Creating Users With User PrivilegesUserName HostName Rights Best Practices While Using The Omarolemap File Configuring The Snmp Agent Select Account is disabled and click OKOpen the Computer Management window Changing The Snmp Community Name Snmp Service Properties window appearsSnmp Agent Access Control Configuration Snmp Service Configuration window appearsEnabling Snmp Set Operations Server Administrator Snmp Agent Install Actions Enabling Snmp Access From Remote Hosts Sever Administrator Snmp Install ActionsTo configure the Snmp agent To enable VMWare Snmp service, run the following command Page Firewall Configuration Using Server Administrator Server Administrator Local System LoginLogging In And Out Click Submit Central Web Server LoginSingle Sign-On Using The Active Directory LoginEnabling The Use Of Client-Side Scripts On Mozilla Firefox Enabling The Use Of Client-Side Scripts On Internet ExplorerGUI Field Name Sample Server Administrator Home Page Non-Modular System Features Modular System Action Window System/Server Module Component Status IndicatorsGlobal Navigation Bar System TreeGauge Indicators Task ButtonsUnderlined Items Using The Preferences Home Using The Online HelpServer Administrator Web Server Preferences Setting User And System PreferencesManaged System Preferences Secure Port System Click General SettingsClick X.509 Certificate Certificate ManagementServer Administrator Web Server Action Tabs Using The Server Administrator Command Line InterfaceManaging Your System Server Administrator ServicesServer Administrator Home Page System Tree Objects Managing System/Server Module Tree ObjectsModular Enclosure Licensing Subtabs Information Licensing Accessing And Using Chassis Management ControllerSystem/Server Module Properties Modular Enclosure object Tab Properties Subtab InformationAlert Management Subtabs Hardware Alert CommandShutdown LogsMain System Chassis/Main System Session ManagementSubtabs Session Main System Chassis/Main System Properties Properties Subtab Information Properties and Setup Subtab InformationSetup Subtab Bios BatteriesFans FirmwareHardware Performance Properties Subtab Memory IntrusionMemory Properties Subtab IntrusionSubtab Information Properties Power ManagementNetwork PortsPower Supplies Management Subtabs Budget ProfilesAlert Management Properties Subtab Elements Remote Access ProcessorsAlert Management Subtabs Alert Actions Slots TemperaturesSubtab Temperature Probes Properties Removable Flash MediaProperties Subtab Voltage Probes VoltagesSoftware Operating SystemManaging Preferences Home Page Configuration Options General SettingsStorage Subtabs Access Configuration Snmp Configuration Preferences Server AdministratorModular Enclosure Modular system Server Modules Main System Working With Remote Access ControllerMain System Chassis Remote Access DeviceViewing Basic Information SystemIPv6 Address IPv4 AddressClick Apply Changes Vlan IDClick Apply Changes Click Terminal Mode Settings Click Serial Port Serial Port Configuration window appearsAdditional Configuration For iDRAC Configuring Remote Access Device UsersClick Additional Configuration Power Cycle System Setting Platform Event Filter AlertsNone Reboot System Power Off SystemSetting Platform Event Alert Destinations Log Window Task Buttons Server Administrator LogsIntegrated Features Server Administrator LogsStatus Hardware LogAlert Log Maintaining The Hardware LogCommand Log Example 1 ps -ef /tmp/psout.txt 2&1 Setting Alert ActionsBMC/iDRAC Platform Events Filter Alert Messages Setting Alert Action Execute Application In Windows ServerEvent Description Opt/dell/srvadmin/sbin/dsmomconnsvcd TroubleshootingConnection Service Failure Login Failure ScenariosOpenManage Server Administrator Services Service Name Description Impact of FailureSeverity Dsmsadatamgr Frequently Asked Questions Are there other ports users can use apart from 1311?Port ITA communicating with Linux systems