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Dell Systems Management Foundations Online Training Course
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Dell OpenManage
Introduction
Dell and Systems Management
Managing Networked Components

Features
Features
Products

Components
Server Assistant
Server Administrator
Server Agent
IT Assistant
Deployment of OpenManage Components
Array Manager
Server Diagnostics
Remote Access Card
OpenManage Connections

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Dell OpenManage

Introduction

Dell OpenManage is a family of systems management offerings that make it easier to install and manage Dell systems, including servers, storage, and BIOS and drivers. The system management offerings are based on industry-standard technologies and alliances with vendors in the systems management disciplines.

Objectives

After completion of this section, you will be able to:

  • Identify the three "layers" of a managed node: Software, BIOS/firmware, hardware

  • Explain the function of a Dell Remote Access Card or Embedded Remote Access

  • Define Event Management, Configuration Management, Asset Management, and Problem Management

  • Identify which key OpenManage components are designed to address each management area above

  • Identify the basic functions/benefits of each of the following OpenManage components: Server Assistant, Server Administrator (OM 3.x), Server Agent (OM 2.x), IT Assistant, Array Manager, Server Diagnostics (OM 2.x), and Dell Remote Access Card.

  • Match desired systems management capabilities with the OpenManage component(s) that provide(s) it.

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