Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 for Enterprise Virtual Array Setup and Installation Guide

Managing Your ProLiant Cluster HA/F500
ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 for Enterprise Virtual Array Setup and Installation Guide 3-5
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Compaq Support Software CD
The Compaq Support Software for Windows 2000 Advanced Server, for
Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, or for Windows NT contains device drivers and
utilities that allow you to take advantage of specific capabilities offered on Compaq
products. These drivers are provided for use with Compaq hardware only.
The support software is available from the SmartStart CD you received with your
Compaq ProLiant server.
Compaq Insight Manager 7
Compaq Insight Manager 7 provides systems management and administration from
the Web. Incorporated within Compaq Insight Manager 7 is Cluster Monitor, a
real-time cluster monitoring system for ProLiant clusters using the Microsoft
operating system with Microsoft Cluster software. The combination of
Compaq Insight Manager 7 and Cluster Monitor provides complete systems and
cluster monitoring and management.
Compaq Insight Manager 7 extends management beyond a single system to
management of multiple systems using a standard Web browser as the user interface.
By enabling browser access to both the managed device and the management
application, Compaq Insight Manager 7 provides management of devices and groups
of devices anywhere, anytime. Additionally, Compaq Insight Manager 7 provides
real-time management access to Web-enhanced devices and proxy management of
traditional SNMP and DMI V2 systems.
Compaq Management Agents provide health status to Compaq Insight Manager 7.
The agents interpret data supplied by the device drivers into useful information that
assists the user in correctly diagnosing the problem. Compaq Insight Manager 7 then
provides extensive help information on how to address the problem, shortening the
resolution time.
Compaq Insight Manager 7 offers a simple, industry-standard approach to
management for all managed devices. This provides a common data repository, a
consistent user interface, and the ability to correlate events providing intelligent
information about the infrastructure at the department or domain level.