Downloading And Installing Software Applications; Dell Openmanage Essentials - Dell XC720xd Solution Manual

Downloading and installing software
applications

Dell OpenManage Essentials

OpenManage Essentials is a hardware management application that provides a comprehensive view of
the Dell XC720xd and its devices. OpenManage Essentials enables you to:
• Discover and list the system inventory
• Monitor the health of a system
• Perform system updates and remote tasks
• View hardware inventory and compliance reports
For information about the supported OpenManage Essentials versions, see the Supported hardware,
firmware, and software section in this document.
To download OpenManage Essentials management software, go to dell.com/support/home or the Dell
TechCenter website at DellTechCenter.com/OME.
To download the OpenManage Essentials User's Guide, go to dell.com/OpenManageManuals.
NOTE: To install OpenManage Essentials, you must have local system administrator privileges and
the system you are using must meet the criteria mentioned in Minimum Recommended Hardware
and Minimum Requirements of this document.
NOTE: OpenManage Essentials must be installed on the management network or a network that
has access to the IMPI/iDRAC ports.
To install OpenManage Essentials:
1. Go to dell.com/OpenManage Essentials and open the OpenManage Essentials User's Guide.
2. Go to the "Installation Prerequisites and Minimum Requirements" section and complete the tasks as
described.
3. Go to the "Installing OpenManage Essentials" section and complete the tasks as described.
4. Install the following optional software applications:
• Dell OpenManage Essentials
• Dell Repository Manager
NOTE: Install Dell Repository Manager only if you want to customize the Firmware Bundles
and Update Packages.
• Documentation
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