OSM Migration Guide (G06.25+)

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OSM Migration Guide
Index Figures Tables
What’s New in This Manual v
Manual Information v
New and Changed Information v
About This Guide vii
Who Should Use This Guide vii
What’s in This Guide vii
Where to Get More Information viii
Notation Conventions viii
1. Introduction to OSM
Primary Goals 1-1
Major Benefits 1-1
OSM Client Interfaces 1-2
Migration Checklist 1-2
2. Preparing for OSM
System Console Requirements 2-1
Additional System Console Considerations 2-1
Server Software Requirements 2-2
Prerequisite SPRs for OSM
2-2
OSM Server SPR
2-2
Recommended SPR for Improved OSM Performance 2-4
Upgrading the Server Software 2-4
Preparing the Hardware and LAN Environment 2-4
3. OSM Server-Based Components
OSM Server-Based SPR 3-1
Optional OSM Configuration
3-2
Creating and Using an OSMCONF File
3-2
Configuring Additional Stacks for OSM Connectivity 3-2
Enabling System Inventory Files 3-3
Enabling Automatic Data Collection 3-3