HP StorageWorks EVA Hardware Providers administration guide Windows 2003 (T1634-96052, February 2006)

Important confi guration notes
The following notes will help ensure a successful co nfi guration:
• Using multiple servers is optional. However, if you use multiple servers, they must
be in the same E
thernet domain so that the DCOM communication process can
communicate b et ween servers.
• Administrator privileges are required for all devices and software. If you do not
have administrator privileges, the software and hardware will not communicate
properly. If authentication fails, consult the README file for any special
authentic
ation issues and solutions.
• The firewall must be open bet ween the C V workstation and the VDS/VSS servers.
Important performance notes
The following issues can affect the performance of HP HWP:
• Excessive traffic on the Ethernet LAN. If this becomes a problem, you may want
to use a private Ethernet LA N between the CV workstation and the VDS/VSS
server(s) and connect it to the corporate LA N through a firewall.
• Viruses that slow d own network traffic. Be sure you regularly run a virus checker.
• A firewall that excessively slows traffic bet ween the CV workstation and the
servers hosting VDS/VSS. Any firewall must be open between these systems.
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