HP StorageWorks EVA Hardware Providers quick start guide Windows 2003 (T1634-96053, February 2006)

Important c onfiguration notes
The following notes will help ensure a successful configuration:
• Using multiple servers is optional. However, if you use multip le servers, they must
be in the same E
thernet domain so that the DCOM communication process can
communicate b et ween servers.
• Administrator privileges are require d for all devices and software. If you do not
have administrator privileges, the software and hardware will not communicate
properly. If authentication fails, c onsult the README file for any special
authentic
ation issues and solutions.
• The firewall must be open between the CV workstation and the VDS/VSS servers.
Important performance notes
The following issues can affect the performance of HP HW P:
• Excessive traffic on the Ethernet LAN. If this becomes a problem, you may want
to use a private Ethernet LAN between the CV workstation and the VDS/VSS
server(s) and connect it to the corporate LA N through a firewall.
• Viruses that slow down network traffic. Be sure you regularly run a virus checker.
• A firewall that excessively slows traffic between the CV workstation and the
servers hosting VDS/VSS. Any firewall must be open between these systems.
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Configuration and installation summary