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Agent-free management
Because Dell PowerEdge servers have embedded server lifecycle management, in many cases, there
is no need to install an OpenManage systems management software agent into the operating
system of a Dell PowerEdge server. This greatly simplifies and streamlines the management footprint.
Dell consoles
The central console in a systems management solution is often referred to as the one-to-many
console. The central console provides a rapid view and insight into the overall health of all systems
in the IT environment. The Dell systems management portfolio includes several powerful consoles,
depending upon your needs, including the following:
Dell OpenManage Essentials: OpenManage Essentials (OME) is a systems management console
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that provides a comprehensive view of Dell systems, devices and components in an enterprise
network. It is used to monitor Dell PowerEdge servers, EqualLogic™ and PowerVault™ storage
and Dell Networking switches; to update and configure Dell servers; and to create asset reports.
OpenManage Essentials also communicates health status alerts for Dell servers, storage, and
network devices to the KACE™ K1000 service desk. OpenManage Essentials is available as a no-
charge software download from Dell.com/Support.
OpenManage systems management tools and utilities
Dell OpenManage systems management tools and utilities consist of the following:
 Dell Repository Manager: The Dell Repository Manager (RM) is a standalone GUI-based
productivity tool that helps simplify the process of managing downloads and baseline BIOS,
firmware, and driver updates. Repository Manager can create deployment disks as well as create
and manage customized repositories.
Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility: The Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) is a DVD-based
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application for identifying and applying BIOS and firmware updates to your Dell PowerEdge
servers.
Dell OpenManage Systems Build and Update Utility: The Dell System Build and Update Utility
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(SBUU) provides one-to-one and one-to-many deployment and single-server update
capabilities in the pre-operating system environment.
 Dell Update Packages: The Dell Update Packages (DUP) is a self-contained executable in a
standard package format that updates a software element on a Dell server such as the BIOS,
a driver, firmware and other software updates.
 Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit: The Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) is a
CLI-based tool that includes a set of utilities for configuring and deploying Dell PowerEdge
systems, and can be used to build scripted, unattended OS installations to deploy large numbers
of servers in a reliable fashion.
RACADM: The RACADM command-line utility provides a scriptable interface that allows you to
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locally or remotely configure iDRAC7.
IPMITool: IPMITool includes scriptable console application programs used to control and
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manage remote systems using the IPMI version 1.5 and later protocol.
Integration with third-party consoles
Dell OpenManage easily integrates with several leading third-party consoles, including:
 Dell Server Management Pack Suite for Microsoft System Center Operations
Manager (SCOM): This suite of server management packs enables several functions through
System Center Operations Manager, including in-band discovery and monitoring of racks and
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