Clustering setup and installation guide

System Management

Compaq Smart Array Cluster Storage Clustering Setup and Installation Guide A-3

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Remotely Managing a Cluster

Compaq Insight Manager 7 and Microsoft Cluster Administrator can be run from

network client machines. Each program allows monitoring of multiple clusters from a

single remote client. Refer to the software documentation to determine how to set up

and configure each of these programs to run remotely.

Cluster Events

Cluster events are logged in the Windows System Log. Use the Windows Event

Viewer to view the data in the log.

Compaq Insight Manager 7

Compaq Insight Manager 7 provides comprehensive system management for

Compaq servers, workstations, and clients. It proactively monitors and manages

system resources by providing IT managers with time-critical management

information. It provides extensive fault, configuration, and performance

management. It allows you to view two server nodes as a single cluster entity.

The cluster also supports Compaq Insight Manager and Compaq Insight Manager

XE.

Clustering Software

Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator, Microsoft Cluster Administrator, and

Novell ConsoleOne are clustering tools for the management of the cluster. The

following sections summarize the features and functionality of each of these tools.

Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator

Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator is a browser-based administration and

configuration management tool for remote management of Compaq ProLiant

clusters. Intelligent Cluster Administrator allows you to:

• Monitor and manage an active cluster