Dell Delivers Integrated Systems Management with Microsoft Offerings to Improve Business Efficiency

* Announcing Further Integration of Dell OpenManage Systems Management Products
with the Microsoft® System CenterManagement Suite for Greater IT Management
Functionality
* Dell Provides Comprehensive Management Solutions with Microsoft System Center
for Small, Mid-Size and Large Infrastructures to Maximize IT Assets,
Productivity and Budget
* Dell offers OpenManage Tools for Microsoft System Center at No Additional
Charge

ROUND ROCK, Texas--(Business Wire)--
Through extensive OpenManage integration, Dell now offers the industry`s first
comprehensive solution for managing Microsoft applications, multi-vendor
hypervisors including Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware ESX, and a span of Dell
hardware with the Microsoft System Center product portfolio.

Simplified Management for Virtual and Physical Environments

Dell and Microsoft have co-developed solutions designed to simplify management
and maximize utilization of IT resources in small, mid-sized and enterprise
environments.

* Dell is the only company offering the Microsoft System Center Essentials
Management Suite, which combines Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007 and
Microsoft® System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) 2008 in a packaged
solution designed specifically for midsized infrastructures. When used with Dell
PRO-Pack (Performance and Resource Optimization Pack) and Dell Management Packs,
customers have cost-efficient manageability across both physical and virtual IT
resources.
* Dell PRO-Pack provides extensive insight into Dell PowerEdge servers to
monitor the health status of physical hosts which enables optimal management of
virtual resources.
* Dell PRO-Pack, when used with Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager
(SCVMM) 2008, System Center Operations Manager 2007 and the Dell Management
Packs, provides enterprise customers centralized, proactive management for
physical and virtual environments.

Faster Path to Virtualization with Consulting Services

Dell provides Hyper-V Technology Introduction and FastTrack Design Services with
Advanced Management options to accelerate the deployment and configuration of
Microsoft Hyper-V, System Center and Dell PRO-Pack technologies.

* Advanced Management provides automated corrective actions based on hardware
related events on Dell server and storage platforms.
* Dell and Microsoft Reference Configurations can speed the implementation of
Windows Server 2008, Hyper-V and System Center solutions.
* Dell`s Infrastructure Consulting team offers expert design and implementation
assistance in all aspects of Microsoft server and management infrastructure to
help accelerate technology adoption.

Improving Business Efficiency

The integration of extensive hardware management capabilities from Dell with
Microsoft System Center solutions can increase productivity by reducing manual
IT tasks and management tools.

* Dell Management Packs provide integration with Microsoft System Center
Operations Manager (SCOM) 2007 and System Center Essentials (SCE) 2007, allowing
businesses to monitor and manage Dell servers, business clients, storage, and
printers in multi-vendor hardware and software environments.
* Dell Server and Business Client Hardware Update Catalog tools seamlessly
integrate with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007, System Center
Essentials (SCE) 2007 and Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) to ensure the
latest drivers, BIOS and firmware are automatically loaded for the lifecycle of
the platform.
* Dell and Microsoft Management Packs deliver complementary management
functionality which is designed to improve power and cooling monitoring/control
for optimal hardware and software energy efficiency.
* Dell Server Deployment Pack integrates with Microsoft System Center
Configuration Manager (SCCM) to configure and deploy Dell PowerEdge servers and
blades as an automated task through an easy-to-use graphical user interface,
maximizing IT efficiency and productivity.

Quotes:

"Utilizing their extensive knowledge in delivering hardware offerings for
businesses of all sizes, Dell has created a broad, deeply integrated management
solution which extends the benefits of the Microsoft System Center management
suite. This technology integration, along with their professional services,
provides Dell customers with a powerful combination for maximizing their IT
resources through the efficient and cost-effective management of physical and
virtual IT assets." - Brad Anderson, general manager, Management and Services
Division, Microsoft

"Dell and Microsoft have been partnering closely to harness technology to bring
new levels of efficiency and business value. The combination of Dell OpenManage
and Microsoft System Center tools removes complexity from managing virtual and
physical infrastructures. As a result, our customers will spend less time
worrying about health and capacity issues and more time implementing new
solutions for better business outcomes." - Sally Stevens, vice president of
Platform Marketing, Dell

Additional Information:

Dell OpenManage

Dell PowerEdge servers

Dell and Microsoft Systems Management

Microsoft Virtual Machine Manager

About Dell:

Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) is the leading technology provider to commercial enterprises
around the world.

Dell, PowerEdge, and OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims
proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

Dell Inc., Round Rock
Matt McGinnis, 512-723-1718
matt_mcginnis@dell.com
or
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Emily Dunlop, 415-365-8589
emily.dunlop@enfatico.com

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