HP ESO 2.1 User Guide, Edition 4.0

2 Installing HP ESO
Software Requirements
The following prerequisite software is required in order for HP ESO to function properly:
• HP System Management Homepage (HP SMH), Version 6.0 or later
• Any Internet browser supported by HP SMH (refer to your HP SMH documentation for more
information)
• Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 3.5
• Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Management Objects
• HP Insight Management WBEM Providers (highly recommended)
Installing the Software
To install HP Enterprise SQL Optimizer, follow these steps:
1. Login as Administrator on the target system.
2. Obtain the HP ESO installation file (filename: cpnnnnnn.exe) and either double-click on it, or
right-click and select Open.
3. The first installation window displays. Click Install to continue.
Figure 1 Package Setup Window
4. The second installation window displays. Click Install to continue. The installation begins, with
a progress bar indicating status.
Figure 2 Setup Window #1
8 Installing HP ESO