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Server Administrator adds considerable security to these systems management standards. All attributes set operations (for example, changing the value of an asset tag) must be performed with Dell OpenManage IT Assistant while logged in with the required privileges.

The following table shows the systems management standards that are available for each supported operating system.

Table 1. Systems Management Standards Availability

Operating System	SNMP	CIM

Windows Server 2008 family and	Available from the operating system installation	Always installed
Windows Server 2003 family	media
Red Hat Enterprise Linux	Available in the net-snmp package from the	Unavailable
	operating system installation media
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server	Available in the net-snmp package from the	Unavailable
	operating system installation media
VMware ESX	Available in the net-snmp package installed by	Available
	the operating system
VMware ESXi	SNMP trap support available	Available
	NOTE: While ESXi supports SNMP traps, it
	does not support hardware inventory
	through SNMP.
Citrix XenServer 6.0	Available in the net-snmp package from the	Unavailable
	operating system installation media

Server Administrator Home Page

The Server Administrator home page provides easy-to-set up and easy-to-use Web browser-based system management tasks from the managed system or from a remote host through a LAN, dial-up service, or wireless network. When the Dell Systems Management Server Administrator Connection Service (DSM SA Connection Service) is installed and configured on the managed system, you can perform remote management functions from any system that has a supported Web browser and connection. Additionally, the Server Administrator home page provides an extensive, context-sensitive online help.

Other Documents You May Need

In addition to this guide, you can access the following guides available at dell.com/support/manuals.

•The Dell Systems Software Support Matrix provides information about the various Dell systems, the operating systems supported by these systems, and the Dell OpenManage components that can be installed on these systems.

•The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Installation Guide contains instructions to help you install Dell OpenManage Server Administrator.

•The Dell OpenManage Management Station Software Installation Guide contains instructions to help you install Dell OpenManage management station software.

•The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator SNMP Reference Guide documents the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management information base (MIB).

•The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator CIM Reference Guide documents the Common Information Model (CIM) provider, an extension of the standard management object format (MOF) file.

•The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Messages Reference Guide lists the messages that are displayed in your Server Administrator home page Alert log or on your operating system’s event viewer.

•The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Command Line Interface Guide documents the complete command line interface for Server Administrator.

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Contents Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Version 7.3 Users Guide Dell Inc Contents Working With Remote Access Controller Server Administrator ServicesSetting Alert Actions Server Administrator LogsTroubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsIntroduction Installation Updating Individual System ComponentsInstrumentation Service Storage Management ServiceRemote Access Controller What Is New In This ReleaseAvailability 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 Role-Based Access Control Setup And AdministrationUser Privilege Access Description Level Type View Manage Service User Privilege Level Required ViewMicrosoft Windows Authentication AuthenticationVMware ESX Server 4.X Authentication VMware ESXi Server 5.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 Global Navigation Bar System/Server Module Component Status IndicatorsSystem Tree Action WindowGauge 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 System/Server Module Properties Accessing And Using Chassis Management ControllerModular Enclosure object Tab Properties Subtab Information Licensing Subtabs Information LicensingShutdown Subtabs Hardware Alert CommandLogs Alert ManagementMain System Chassis/Main System Session ManagementSubtabs Session Main System Chassis/Main System Properties Setup Subtab Bios Properties and Setup Subtab InformationBatteries Properties Subtab InformationFans FirmwareHardware Performance Memory IntrusionProperties Subtab Intrusion Properties Subtab MemoryNetwork Power ManagementPorts Subtab Information PropertiesPower Supplies Management Subtabs Budget ProfilesAlert Management Properties Subtab Elements Remote Access ProcessorsAlert Management Subtabs Alert Actions Subtab Temperature Probes Properties TemperaturesRemovable Flash Media SlotsSoftware VoltagesOperating System Properties Subtab Voltage ProbesManaging 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 ControllerViewing Basic Information Remote Access DeviceSystem Main System ChassisIPv6 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 None Reboot System Setting Platform Event Filter AlertsPower Off System Power Cycle SystemSetting Platform Event Alert Destinations Integrated Features Server Administrator LogsServer Administrator Logs Log Window Task ButtonsAlert Log Hardware LogMaintaining The Hardware Log StatusCommand 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 Connection Service Failure TroubleshootingLogin Failure Scenarios Opt/dell/srvadmin/sbin/dsmomconnsvcdOpenManage 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