HP Remote Assistant User's Guide

1 Introduction
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Who Should Use This Guide
This guide is designed for people who are familiar with installing, managing, and
troubleshooting servers on a network. It assumes that you're knowledgeable about
setting up and using:
• Client PC operating system software, such as:
◊ MS-DOS
◊ Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows for Workgroups
◊ Microsoft Windows NT
◊ Microsoft Windows 95
• Network server operating system software, such as:
◊ Novell NetWare
◊ IBM OS/2
◊ Microsoft Windows NT
◊ SCO UNIX
• Modems
• SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
• EISA PC board installation and configuration
HP Remote Assistant Features and
Functions
HP Remote Assistant provides a wealth of server management features that make it a
powerful remote management tool. HP Remote Assistant works independently of the
server's processor and network operating system. On-board processing, application in
firmware, and communication via modem or direct serial connection are entirely
separate from server components. An on-board battery also keeps HP Remote Assistant
functional even if the server loses power.