Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator Version 1.8.1 User's Guide

Introduction

What's New for Version 1.8.1

Setup and Administration

Installing Server Administrator

Using Server Administrator

Instrumentation Service

Working With Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)

Remote Access Service

Storage Management Service

Diagnostic Service

Update Service

Server Administrator Logs

Appendix

Glossary

Notes and Notices

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Server Administrator includes software developed by the Apache Software Foundation (www.apache.org). Server Administrator utilizes the OverLIB JavaScript library. This library can be obtained from www.bosrup.com.

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June 2004