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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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OpenManage Components

Deployment of OpenManage Applications

OpenManage tools can be deployed in one, two, or three layers depending on whether you want to manage your server from its physical location, from a centralized management server, or from a remote console accessing a centralized management server.

One–Layer Deployment
  • Management of the server is done from the server itself.

  • Two possible approaches:
    • OMSA (OpenManage Systems Management CD 3.x) is installed as a complete management solution.
    • OMSA (OpenManage Systems Management CD 3.x) or Server Agent (OpenManage Applications CD 2.x) is installed with IT Assistant on the same server.

  • The OMSA GUI can be accessed either locally or remotely at https://IP_address:1311. Note that it uses a secure connection. The default port of 1311 can be changed to one of your choosing.


Two–Layer Deployment
  • Management of multiple server or client systems is done from a management station.

  • IT Assistant is installed on the client or server to be used as a management station. It is also used as the management console. More than one management station can exist in this second layer.

  • OMSA or Server Agent is installed on each server and OpenManage Client Instrumentation (OMCI) is installed on each client system (OptiPlex desktop PCs, Latitude notebooks, Precision Workstations).


Three–Layer Deployment
  • An administrator accesses the management station from a Web-based console at any location with network access to the management station.

  • IT Assistant is installed on the client or server to be used as a management station. Management data is stored on this management station. More than one management station can exist in this second layer.

  • OMSA or Server Agent is installed on each server and OMCI is installed on each client system.

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