OVNM 5.3 - Operations Agent for NonStop Console Guide

Preface
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OVNM Console is an application that brings real time and customized monitoring of object states for
your Enterprise.
The OVNM Console Guide gives you information about the product and the instructions for using it.
Designed to meet the practical needs of the HP NonStop environment, this guide explains the
concepts behind Console and illustrates all the facets of the software. This guide contains all the
information necessary to understand Console and to use it effectively to solve your HP NonStop
Enterprise Management issues.
Before You Begin
Before reading the documentation, you are expected to have a basic understanding of the
Windows Operating System, as well as the HP NonStop environment. Familiarity with the HP NonStop
Distributed Systems Management software, especially the Event Management Service, would be
helpful.
Audience
This guide is intended for two types of users:
• Administrators
Plan, set up, and maintain OVNM and HP Operations Manager.
• Operators
Perform daily tasks using OVNM and HP Operations Manager.
Goals of Documentation
After reading the OVNM Console Guide, you should know the following information.
• The features and benefits of Console.
• The various interface components of Console.
• The various concepts used in the software.
• How to use various features of Console.
Organization
The guide is organized as follows:
Sr. No Chapter Name Description
Chapter 1. Console: An Introduction Introduces Console and describes its features and benefits.
Chapter 2. Console: The Interface Describes the various features available with the Console GUI along with
the interface components like menus and toolbars.
Chapter 3. Console: Concepts Describes the various concepts used in Console along with using the
software.
Chapter 4. Policies Describes in detail how to configure, import and export policies.
Chapter 5. Tools and Web Links Describes in detail how to access Telnet and OVNM applications. It also
explains how to add customized applications and web links.
OVNM Documentation Map
HP Operations Agent for NonStop (OVNM) provides a set of manuals and online help that help you
use the product and understand the concepts underlying the product. This section describes what
information is available and where you can find it.
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