OSM Migration Guide (G06.26+)

Introduction to OSM
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OSM Client Interfaces
OSM Client Interfaces
OSM contains these system management applications and tools.
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OSM Service Connection – A Java-based application, with client and server
delivered on a site update tape (SUT) and accessed from a system console or
qualified PC through a Microsoft Internet Explorer browser session.
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OSM Guided Procedures – Provide the same functionality as TSM guided
procedures. Integrated into the OSM Service Connection, they are launched by
actions from within the application (rather than separately through the Start menu).
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OSM Event Viewer – Also a browser-based application, the OSM Event Viewer
allows you to retrieve, view, and save EMS events from event logs. It also provides
event details such as cause, effect, and recovery information.
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OSM Notification Director – Looks and functions like the TSM Notification Director
except that it runs as a Microsoft Windows service rather than an application. As a
service, it can be configured to start whenever Windows starts and run without a
user logon (instead of requiring user logon for continuous functionality like TSM).
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OSM Low-Level Link – Looks and functions like the TSM Low-Level Link.
For more information on individual OSM applications, see Section 5, Getting Started
With OSM Applications or the online help within each application or guided procedure.
Migration Checklist
The rest of this manual provides (or points you to) information about how to migrate to
and begin using OSM, including:
1. Check to see if your system console meets the increased requirements of OSM.
Migration to Windows XP is recommended and may be necessary if your existing
system console cannot meet OSM requirements (see System Console
Requirements on page 2-1).
2. Install prerequisite SPRs and OSM server software on each system you plan to
manage with OSM (see Server Software Requirements on page 2-2). This chapter
also provides pointers for more information on Upgrading the Server Software and
Preparing the Hardware and LAN Environment, in case those steps are necessary.
3. Configure (optional) and start the OSM server processes (see Section 3, OSM
Server-Based Components). This chapter also lists and describes all OSM
processes and files.
4. Install client-based OSM components on your system console (see Section 4,
OSM Client-Based Components).
5. Learn about and start using the OSM applications (see Section 5, Getting Started
With OSM Applications).
6. Consider TSM Coexistence and Fallback (if needed).
7. Configuring Remote Services.
8. Consult Troubleshooting (if needed).