Dell OpenManage Management Station Software Installation Guide
Summary
The Dell OpenManage Management Station Software Version 6.3 Installation Guide covers installation on Windows and Linux platforms including RHEL, SUSE, and VMware ESX. It describes three DVD components: Systems Management Tools, Server Updates, and Management Console. The guide explains managed system concepts, prerequisites, and step-by-step installation. Intended for IT administrators deploying Dell systems management infrastructure.
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Dell™ Open Manage™ Management Station Software Version 6.3 Installation Guide Managed System and Management Station Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD Dell Server Updates DVD Dell Management Console DVD Installing Management Station Software on Windows Installing Management Station Software on Supported Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE, Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware ESX Server The Dell Open Manage Management Station Software Installation Guide provides an overview of the Dell™ Open Manage™ management station software and installation instructions for the same. For information on installing Dell Open Manage Server Administrator, see the Dell Open Manage Server Administrator Installation Guide on the Dell Support website at http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/software/omswrels/index.htm. Dell systems management software comprises 3 DVDs: Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD
Dell Server Updates DVD
Dell Management Console DVD
For information about various Dell systems management software, see the Dell Support website at http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/software/omswrels/index.htm.
For information about various Dell systems that support systems management software, the operating systems supported by these systems, and Dell Open Manage components that can be installed on these systems, see the latest Dell Systems Software Support Matrix on the Dell Support website at http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/software/omswrels/index.htm.
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Managed System and Management Station Depending on the way in which you use the Dell systems management tools, a system can be classified into: Managed System
A managed system is any system that is monitored and managed using Dell Open Manage Server Administrator (one of the systems management tools on the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD) or Dell Management Console. You can manage systems running Server Administrator locally or remotely through a supported Web browser. For more information on Server Administrator, see the Dell Open Manage Server Administrator Installation Guide on the Dell Support website at http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/software/omswrels/index.htm or on the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD.
Management Station
A management station can be any computer (laptop, desktop, or server) that you can use to remotely manage one or more managed systems from a central location.
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Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD The Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD contains the Dell Open Manage systems management software. This software is a suite of applications for your Dell systems that enables you to manage your systems through monitoring systems components, diagnosing issues, notifying you through alerts, and remotely accessing your systems for troubleshooting purposes.
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Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 5 |
| File Size | 56.00 KB |
| Published | June 29, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Managed System and a Management Station?
A Managed System is monitored by OpenManage Server Administrator, while a Management Station is any computer used to remotely manage one or more managed systems.
Which utilities are provided on the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD?
The DVD contains OpenManage systems management software, including applications like Active Directory Snap-In Utility and BMC Utilities (BMU).
How can I remotely access the Remote Access Controller (RAC)?
You can connect by using a Web browser or the RACADM Command Line Interface (CLI), regardless of whether it is installed on the managed system or management station.
What operating systems support DRAC Tools and BMC Utilities?
DRAC Tools and BMU are supported on Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®, SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware® ESX™ Server.