OVNM 5.3 - Operations Agent for NonStop Object Configuration Client Guide

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Preface
HP Operations NonStop Server Management (OVNM) is an out-of-the-box solution that provides seamless
integration of HP Operations (previously known as HP OpenView – OVO) with HP NonStop servers. The
software is a natural extension of HP Operations and provides you with true end-to-end management of your
NonStop environment.
Object Configuration Client (OCC) facilitates configuration of the HP NonStop server components for
management by the HP Operations environment. The OVNM Object Configuration Client Guide gives you
information about the OCC product and the instructions on how to use it effectively. Designed to meet the
practical needs of the HP NonStop environment, this manual explains the concepts behind OCC and illustrates
all the facets of the software. This Guide contains all the information necessary to understand OCC 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 HP Operations
environment, 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
• Operators
Perform daily tasks using OVNM and HP Operations
Goals of Documentation
After reading the Object Configuration Client Guide, you should know the following information.
• Introduction to Object Management and how it is implemented using Object Configuration Client (OCC).
• Navigating through the various menu options and screens.
• Finding the step-by-step procedure that corresponds to the task that you want to perform.
• Steps to configure monitoring and escalation.
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