This space contains information about the BMC Server Automation 8.2 release, which is part of the BMC BladeLogic Automation Suite 8.2 release.

What's new

Alert

Review the flash bulletin for information about a security problem in the RSCD agent on UNIX and Linux platforms for all versions of BMC Server Automation, as well as in any BMC solution that includes this technology.

Announcements

 BMC Server Automation version 8.2 is currently in a Limited Support status. Note that version 8.2 will move to a No Support status on January 31, 2017. For more information, see Product announcements.

New features

For a description of all new features in BMC Server Automation, see Enhancements in version 8.2.00 and Updates included in Service Pack 4.

Online documentation portal

This space now provides BMC Server Automation documentation in an online format, including all information that was previously delivered in PDF-based release note, installation, administration, and user guide documents.

See PDFs to obtain the most recent version of the other PDF documents that support BMC Server Automation. For a description of all new features in BMC Server Automation documentation, see Documentation.

Where to start

Your role and tasks may determine your first steps:

Role

Task

See

Administrator

Install or upgrade components of the BMC Server Automation system

Planning
Installing
Upgrading

Administrator

Set up the BMC Server Automation system after installation

Configuring after installation
Integrating

Administrator

Perform ongoing maintenance of BMC Server Automation

Administering

Operator

Use the BMC Server Automation Console to perform day-to-day administrative tasks

Using

About BMC Server Automation

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The following video provides an overview of BMC Server Automation:

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