Compaq Insight Manager XE 1.1 QuickSpecs Compaq Insight Manager XE is available to Compaq users by request. Please visit http://www.compaq.com/manage to submit a request form. Key Features: Accessibility to management information from anywhere on the Intranet- more securely than SNMP Automatic discovery and identification of industry standard SNMP MIB-2, DMI-2, and HTTP compliant devices (including non-Compaq devices) Comprehensive event management allows proactive management of distributed devices by alerting in advance of system failures SQL compatible repository for discovered devices, alarms, asset and status reporting Supports Microsoft SQL Server 6.5, 7.0 and Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) Manages systems consistent with how they are used, either as a single device or part of a logical group Integrated Cluster Monitor provides a one-step management control point for clusters management Support for all ProLiant Cluster kits Year 2000 Ready Overview Compaq Insight Manager XE - the extensible systems management platform for the Internet age. This new product provides web-based management for Compaq servers, desktops, clusters, and 3rd party HTTP, SNMP MIB-2, or DMI v2 compliant devices. By enabling browser access to both managed devices and the management application, Compaq Insight Manager XE provides management of devices and groups of devices from anywhere on the Intranet. Compaq Insight Manager XE was built from the ground up as a web application to work with industry-standard management agents. With its integrated Cluster Monitor, Compaq Insight Manager XE provides system managers with a single monitor point for both stand-alone systems and Compaq ProLiant Clusters with Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS). The Cluster Monitor provides aggregated system data and presents it to administrators as a single view of their cluster configuration. The latest version of Compaq Insight Manager XE , v1.1, extends its database support to meet user requirements. Support for the Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) has been added to the existing support for Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 and 7.0. MSDE is a compatible database solution for Microsoft SQL Server 7, and a perfect solution for managing smaller workgroups with up to 300 devices. MSDE is a fully binary compatible alternative database solution for Microsoft SQL Server 7, and is provided free of charge on the Compaq Insight Manager XE CD. Other features of version 1.1 include its expanded OS support for AlphaServers with OpenVMS and Tru64 Unix, and support for the latest Compaq servers and clients. Among the new products supported are T1000 and T1500 Thin Clients, and Cabletron Switches. The management application, Compaq Insight Manager XE, is driven through these primary functions: Manage Devices provides basic access to the devices on your network and their overall status. The main screen classifies your devices together based on their type and condition and provides one-click access to those groupings. Custom queries can be performed and scheduled without programming. These query results can either be viewed in a live database table on screen or be used to actuate notification, control or polling tasks. Manage Devices also contains Cluster Monitor that provides the administrator the capability to monitor Windows NT Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) clusters from a browser. The Cluster Monitor allows the administrator to customize cluster monitor points, polling rates, and views of clusters, so business critical applications can be monitored different ways from standard servers if required. Manage Events uses the same basic concepts as Manage Devices but for events. An event is defined as something that happens, such as an informational alert when a new device is discovered, predictive alerts, threshold notifications or failure warnings. Events are grouped and classified on the main screen for one-click access to the details and you can define your own queries to present the information in any manner or grouping that you need. When an event occurs, Insight Manager XE can trigger a task to perform notification, control or polling operations. Administer Insight Manager XE allows you to create and edit user accounts, configure the Cluster Monitor and determine the frequency and scope of discovery tasks.Compaq Insight Manager XE features on-line HTML documentation and robust context-based help. Compaq Insight Manager XE continues to build on the Compaq commitment to superior systems management capabilities, which provide unmatched ROI by delivering a leadership management product. Compaq Management Agents The instrumentation of the hardware subsystems by the Compaq Management Agents is the cornerstone of Insight Manager XE. The Compaq Management Agents provide in-depth subsystem information, status and faults on Compaq servers, workstations, desktops and portables. The Compaq Management Agents communicate directly with Compaq Insight Manager XE. Web access provides a user-friendly interface to the DMI and SNMP management protocols. The web-enabled Compaq Management Agents have the ability to announce themselves to Compaq Insight Manager XE when they are powered up, limiting the need to perform auto-discovery. The web-enabled Compaq Management Agents are accessible either directly through a browser or through Compaq Insight Manager XE. Today most Compaq Management Agents provide the ability to browse directly through Compaq systems for real-time system, subsystem and component information and status. With the introduction of Compaq Insight Manager XE, not only will you be able to browse directly to the systems with the web-enabled Management Agent, but you will also be able to browse to: Web-Enabled Compaq Management Agents (V4.0 and higher) Compaq Insight Manager LC Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator Non-Compaq web services running on a device SNMP or DMI management agentsCompaq Server Management Agents (V3.1 or higher)Compaq Client Management Agents V3.51 or higher)Third-party devices with SNMP MIB-2 or DMI V2 agents Benefits Reduces system management cost-one tool for the management of Compaq and monitoring of non-Compaq systems no matter what management protocol is utilized-DMI or SNMP-and across a multitude of operating systems. The information is consistently represented to the user and stored in a common database. Compaq Insight Manager XE provides HTTP services as part of the management application, eliminating the need to run a separate HTTP server. Improves operational efficiency and effectiveness-manage your business- the way you want, when you want, where you want-with web browser access to the management application. Compaq Insight Manager XE also provides web access to systems without web-enhanced agents, permitting the user to view real-time system data-SNMP or DMI-via a browser. Additionally, it provides configuration information on Compaq and non-Compaq systems, centralized events on Compaq Systems and the ability to perform management operations across groups of Compaq systems. Decreases system downtime-by knowing what to fix, not just what's wrong. Compaq Management Agents provide status information on subsystems and components to Systems Manager in addition to sending SNMP traps. This useful information, along with the extensive context-based help information assists the user in quickly diagnosing the problem. Compaq additionally provides Pre-Failure warranty on disks, memory and CPU. Decreases cluster downtime - Through proactive fault management and performance threshold controls which can be customized to meet specific cluster processing needs eliminating "hung" systems. One Stop Cluster Management and Administration Utility - integrating Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator provides a single interface for the cluster administrator to monitor, modify as needed, and deploy clusters throughout the enterprise. This single point of contact through Insight Manager XE - Cluster Monitor and the integration of Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator provide a higher level of cluster administration. Immediate use of the management application-Right out of the box, Compaq Insight Manager XE provides common system views with one-click access from the main page. Even when you first use it, the application knows how to discover and report on your systems. Additional queries and events can be customized and defined by you without programming. Integration with no effort - by automatic discovery of devices with internal HTTP web-servers. Links are provided directly to web-servers used for configuring the device or for monitoring status (networking devices, printers or 3rd party devices with web agents) Key Features Pre-configured and customizable management application and management agents-providing immediate use of application Accessibility to management information anywhere, anytime-browser accessed management application and agents request authorization of user at log-in Automatic discovery and identification-of Compaq Systems and Clusters, non-Compaq devices, and devices containing internal HTTP web-servers Customized Cluster Monitor Points for business critical systems - display key clusters by application, location administrator Cluster Events Prioritized for quick identification and resolution - minimize potentially destabilizing events by rapid response and problem remedies presented to the administrator for ease of administration Data collection-of basic inventory information across a broad range of Compaq and non-Compaq devices Based on industry standards-consistent management of DMI V2, SNMP and HTTP Compaq systems Comprehensive event management-allows proactive management of the distributed enterprise by alerting in advance of Compaq system failures System-wide disk threshold setting-across a group of Compaq servers ODBC Database Support-lets users quickly and easily access data for reporting with Industry Standard reporting applications Flexible network connectivity-supports TCP/IP and IPX transport protocols Advantages One integrated tool for all managed devices Most comprehensive systems management, detailed system and subsystem status and information, across the widest range of operating systems Accessibility-anytime, anywhere, anything-using open industry-standards Extensive online help documentation Predictive fault management and Pre-Failure warranty for disks, memory and CPU Specifications Compaq Insight Manager XE requires the following hardware and software: Hardware and Software Minimum Requirements Hardware Compaq ProSignia or ProLiant Server System Memory 128 MB of RAM with Microsoft SQL Server on same server 96 MB of RAM with Microsoft SQL Server running on a remote system 64MB of RAM with Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) Disk Space 300 MB for the Microsoft SQL Server database 35 MB for the Management Application 55 MB for the Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) Server Operating System Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, with SP3 (or higher) Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, with SP4 is required to run MSDE Note: The XE Server requires Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 English version only Server Software TCP/IP installed SNMP services installed and active SNMP Trap services are not required, but recommended Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 with SP1 or 5.0 Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) with SP4 or higher or Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 or 7.0 with SP4 or higher Compaq SSD for Windows NT 4.0 v. 2.08 or higher Note: If you install SNMP services after installing Microsoft Windows NT SP3 (or higher), Windows NT SP3 (or higher) must be reinstalled. Compaq Management Agents Requirements By default , Compaq Insight Manager XE installs Compaq Management Agents version 4.50 on the XE server. Compaq Insight Manager XE supports managed devices with the following Compaq Management Agents installed: Server Management Agents version 3.1 or higher running on Compaq ProLiant and ProSignia servers with: Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51, 4.0 Novell NetWare 3.12, 5.0; IntraNetWare 4.11, 4.12; IntraNetWare for Small Business SCO OpenServer 5.03, 5.04; UnixWare 2.12, 2.13 Client Management Agents running on Compaq Deskpros, Armadas, and Professional Workstations with: Windows NT Workstation 3.51 and 4.0, Windows 95, or Windows 98 Note: Professional Workstations only support Client Agents for Windows NT. Note: Compaq Server Management Agents 4.21 or higher are required for Cluster Monitoring. Note: To download the latest client or server agents, visit the Systems Management web page at http://www.compaq.com/sysmanage for the server agents or http://www.compaq.com/support/files for the client agents. TCP/IP protocol is required to remotely manage clients Browser Requirements Hardware and Software Minimum Requirements Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.01 (with SP1) or v5.0 System Memory 64 MB of RAM for Windows 9x64 MB of RAM for Windows NT Monitor Resolution 1024 X 768, 256 colors

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