Users Guide

16 Introduction
• Support that is independent of the system's power or operating state
• Text console redirection for system setup, text-based utilities, and
operating system consoles
• Access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
serial console interfaces using SOL
• IPMItool: The ipmitool program provides a simple command-line interface
to BMC and features the ability to read the sensor data repository (SDR) and
print sensor values, display the contents of the System Event Log (SEL),
print Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) inventory information, read and set LAN
configuration parameters, and perform remote chassis power control.
Active Directory Snap-in Utility
The Microsoft Active Directory Snap-in utility provides an extension snap-in
to the Microsoft Active Directory, which allows you to manage Dell-specific
Active Directory objects.
You can use this option when you add the Dell-specific schema classes to the
Active Directory schema.
IT Assistant
From Dell OpenManage version 6.0.1onwards, IT Assistant is no longer a part
of Typical installation of management station. For more information on
IT Assistant, see
the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant User’s Guide .
Managed System Software
Server Administrator
Server Administrator provides a comprehensive, one-to-one systems
management solution using an integrated Web browser-based GUI or
a command line interface (CLI) feature. Server Administrator includes the
following integrated services and features:
Instrumentation Service
The Instrumentation Service provides rapid access to detailed fault and
performance information gathered by the systems management agents and
allows remote administration of monitored systems, including shutdown,
startup, and security.