User's Manual

Configuring the Managed Server 67
Configuring the Managed Server
This section describes tasks to set up the managed server to enhance your
remote management capabilities. These tasks include installing the Dell™
OpenManage™ Server Administrator software and configuring the managed
server to capture the last crash screen.
Installing the Software on the Managed Server
The Dell management software includes the following features:
• Local RACADM CLI — allows you to configure and administer the
iDRAC from the managed system. It is a powerful tool for scripting
configuration and management tasks.
• Server Administrator is required to use the iDRAC last crash screen
feature.
• Server Administrator — a Web interface that allows you to administer the
remote system from a remote host on the network.
• Server Administrator Instrumentation Service — provides access to
detailed fault and performance information gathered by industry-standard
systems management agents and allows remote administration of
monitored systems, including shutdown, startup, and security.
• Server Administration Storage Management Service — provides storage
management information in an integrated graphical view.
• Server Administrator Logs — displays logs of commands issued to or by
the system, monitored hardware events, POST events, and system alerts.
You can view logs on the home page, print or save them as reports, and
send them by e-mail to a designated service contact.
Use the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD to install
Server Administrator.
For instructions on installing this software, see your
Quick Installation Guide.