User Guide

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Compatibility Guide

Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator Compatibility Guide

Introduction	BIOS Update Requirements
Server Administrator Services	RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
Systems Management Standards Availability	Network Interface Controllers and Supported Operating Systems
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems	Remote Access Service Availability
Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems	Historical Release Information for Legacy Systems
Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems	Glossary

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.

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Server Administrator includes software developed by the Apache Software Foundation (www.apache.org). Server Administrator utilizes the OverLIB JavaScript library. This library can be obtained from www.bosrup.com.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

January 2009