Dell Server Administrator Version 8.2 Installation Guide — Linux
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This installation guide provides comprehensive documentation for the product. The document includes detailed information about setup, configuration, operation, and maintenance of the monitor. It covers key features, specifications, installation procedures, troubleshooting steps, and best practices. The manual is designed for system administrators, IT professionals, and end users who need to deploy, manage, or operate the equipment effectively. Readers will find step-by-step instructions, technical diagrams, safety information, and reference materials to ensure proper usage and optimal performance.
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Server Administrator Version 8.2 Installation Guide — Linux
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Server Administrator Version 8.2 Installation Guide — Linux
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of ...
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Contents 1 Introduction...........................................................................................................6 What Is New In This Release............................................
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Uninstalling Managed System Software Using The RPM Command.......................................... 4 Installing Systems Management Software On VMware ESXi..................... Using The v Sphere CLI...
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What are the additional components that can be installed on a system that already has Server Administrator installed?......................................................................................
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Introduction This topic provides information on: Installing Server Administrator on managed systems. Installing and using the Remote Enablement feature. Managing remote systems using Server Administra...
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Support site — For more information, see dell.com/support/home. VMware Update Manager (VUM) — For more information, see http://vmwaredepot.dell.com/. Linux Repository using YUM, rug, or zypper — For m...
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Component What is installed Deployment Scenario Systems to install on NOTE: If you choose to install only Server Instrumentation, you must also install one of the Management Interfaces or the Server A...
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Component What is installed Deployment Scenario Systems to install on system with the Server Administrator to remotely monitor and manage the systems which have Remote Enablement installed. Operating ...
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NOTE: For information about ports that the various systems management components use, see the User Guide for that component. For information about the Security Management, see the Server Administrator...
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Preinstallation Setup Ensure that you perform the following before installing Server Administrator: Read the installation instructions for the operating system. Read the Installation Requirements to e...
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One of the Supported Systems Management Protocol Standards. Monitor with a minimum screen resolution of 800 x 600. The recommended screen resolution is at least 1024 x 768. The Server Administrator Re...
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Configuring SNMP Agents The systems management software supports the SNMP systems management standard on all supported operating systems. The SNMP support may or may not be installed depending on the ...
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4. Check for the required dependencies for the openwsman and sfcbd RPMs listed in the following table. Table 3. Required Dependencies Packages Red Hat Enterprise Server SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Op...
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Before executing the autoconf_cim_component.sh script, make sure that Systems Management is installed. Execute the following command to configure sfcb and openwsman as per the default configurations: ...
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Running sfcb And openwsman Run sfcb and openwsman: /etc/init.d/sfcb start /etc/init.d/openwsmand start NOTE: On Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, replace sfcb with sblim-sfcb. On Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6,...
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password sufficient /lib/security/$ISA/pam_winbind.so use_authtok password required /lib/security/$ISA/pam_deny.so session required /lib/security/$ISA/pam_limits.so session required /lib/security/$ISA...
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Installing Managed System Software On Supported Linux And VMware ESXi The following table explains the operating system installation matrix for Systems Management. Table 4. Operating System Installati...
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NOTE: The Inventory Collector RPM (srvadmin-cm) requires the following RPMs to be preinstalled on servers prior to 11th generation of Power Edge servers running supported 64-bit Linux operating system...
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to the terms in this file. This file is also copied to the root of the software tree where you install the Systems Management software. RPM For Individual Components The following table lists the RPMs...
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Prerequisite RPM Service Names Command Line Options for srvadmin-install.sh srvadmin-xmlsup srvadmin-rac- components Server PE Server, OS srvadmin-xmlsup dsm_sa_datamgrd -g or --agent Instrumentation ...
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Prerequisite RPM Service Names Command Line Options for srvadmin-install.sh srvadmin-rac- components CLI PE Server, OS srvadmin-xmlsup dsm_sa_datamgrd -i or --cli srvadmin-hapi dsm_sa_eventmgr srvadmi...
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Prerequisite RPM Service Names Command Line Options for srvadmin-install.sh (applicable for srvadmin-deng dsm_sa_snmpd systems running VMware ESX 4.0, srvadmin-rac- dsm_sa_shrsvcd components Red Hat E...
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Prerequisite RPM Service Names Command Line Options for srvadmin-install.sh srvadmin- omcommon srvadmin-omacore srvadmin-omacs srvadmin-ominst srvadmin-cm srvadmin-realssd (applicable for x86_64 bit o...
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Prerequisite RPM Service Names Command Line Options for srvadmin-install.sh srvadmin-ominst srvadmin-omacore srvadmin-cm srvadmin- smcommon srvadmin-rac- components srvadmin-idracdrsc srvadmin-racdrsc...
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Prerequisite RPM Service Names Command Line Options for srvadmin-install.sh srvadmin-deng dsm_sa_shrsvcd srvadmin-isvc srvadmin-cm srvadmin-omacs srvadmin-ominst srvadmin- itunnelprovider srvadmin-rac...
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Open IPMI device driver version whenever it is started. If a sufficient version of the Open IPMI device driver is not found, the Server Administrator Instrumentation Service degrades itself so that it...
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6. After the operating system installation, install libcmpi Cpp Impl0 package from the operating system DVD or using the Yum utility. Installing Managed System Software Using The Provided Media The in...
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NOTE: The Inventory Collector RPM (srvadmin-cm) requires the following RPMs to be preinstalled on servers prior to 11G running supported 64-bit Linux operating system. glibc.i686 compat-libstdc++.i686...
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Table 7. Meta RPMs Meta RPMs Details srvadmin-all Installs all the components. srvadmin-base Installs the Server Instrumentation component. This component has to be installed before installing any of ...
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5. Start the Server Administrator services after the installation by using the command: sh srvadmin-services start NOTE: You can install Server Administrator on any system that meets operating system ...
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a. Server Instrumentation b. Storage Management c. RAC, if applicable d. Server Administrator Web Server [-z|--corecim] — Installs core CIM Interface.* The following options can be used along with opt...
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NOTE: After installing Server Administrator, log out and then log in again to access the Server Administrator Command Line Interface (CLI). Determining The Server Administrator Architecture Use the fo...
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NOTE: If you require 64-bit packages, uninstall the existing 32-bit packages before installing the new software. Server Administrator is designed to match your current operating system. Installation U...
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Uninstalling Managed System Software To uninstall Managed System Software, log in as root. Uninstalling Managed System Software Using The Uninstall Script An uninstallation script is installed when yo...
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Installing Systems Management Software On VMware ESXi VMware ESXi is factory-installed on some systems. For a list of these systems, see the latest Systems Software Support Matrix. Server Administrato...
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Related Links: Troubleshooting Using The VMware v Sphere Management Assistant (v MA) The v MA allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESX/ESXi systems. For more inform...
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The offline bundle is displayed. 8. Click Baselines and Groups. 9. Click create from Baselines tab, mention baseline name and select Host Extension as baseline type. Complete the rest as per instructi...
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Accessing Server Administrator on VMware ESXi To manage Server Administrator on VMware ESXi using the Server Administrator Web Server interface: 1. Install only the Server Administrator Web Server int...
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Configuring The System To Send Traps To A Management Station Using The v Sphere CLI Server Administrator generates SNMP traps in response to changes in the status of sensors and other monitored parame...
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| Brand | Server |
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| Pages | 64 |
| File Size | 1.24 MB |
| Published | June 28, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the supported operating systems for Server Administrator?
It supports Linux and VMware ESXi.
What are the requirements for installing the software?
You need supported OS, browsers, and specific system requirements.
What is the difference between a Note, Caution, and Warning?
A Note is helpful info, a Caution warns of potential hardware damage or data loss, and a Warning warns of potential property damage, injury, or death.