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Integrating Compaq Insight Manager with Microsoft Systems Management Server 1.2 COMPAQ n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Integrating Compaq Insight Manager with Microsoft Systems Management Server 1.2 Compaq TechNote Includes information on: · Innovative server management solutions for Systems Management Server · Preinstallation considerations · Performance recommentations · Integrating Compaq Inventory Collector · Integrating AssetControl information . NOTICE The information in this publication is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. This publication contains information protected by copyright. No part of this publication may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq Computer Corporation. The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement. This publication does not constitute an endorsement of the product or products that were tested. The configuration or configurations tested or described may or may not be the only available solution. This test is not a determination of product quality or correctness, nor does it ensure compliance with any federal, state, or local requirements. Compaq does not warrant products other than its own strictly as stated in Compaq product warranties. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ã 1999 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Compaq, Compaq Insight Manager, Deskpro, Fastart, ProLiant, Systempro, Systempro/LT, SmartStart, NetFlex, and QVision are registered United States Patent and Trademark Office. ProSignia, QuickBlack, QuickLock, and Systempro/XL are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SQL Server is a trademark of Sybase, Inc. Integrating Compaq Insight Manager with Microsoft Systems Management Server 1.2 Sixth Edition (January 1999) Part Number 184720-006 . iii Contents Chapter 1 About This TechNote Chapter Organization ............................................................................................. 1-2 Notational Conventions .......................................................................................... 1-3 Additional Resources to Use ................................................................................... 1-5 Integration Environment ........................................................................................ 1-9 Chapter 2 Planning and Performance Microsoft Systems Management Server Overview................................................... 2-1 Systems Management Server Terms................................................................. 2-2 Systems Management Server Hierarchy .......................................................... 2-5 Site Components.............................................................................................. 2-6 Preinstallation Considerations ................................................................................ 2-8 Hardware and Software Requirements ............................................................. 2-8 Installation Order .......................................................................................... 2-10 Systems Management Server ......................................................................... 2-11 Microsoft SQL Server.................................................................................... 2-12 Windows NT Services.................................................................................... 2-14 Compaq Insight Manager Support ................................................................. 2-14 Compaq Inventory Collector .......................................................................... 2-16 AssetControl Information .............................................................................. 2-16 Performance Recommendations............................................................................ 2-16 Disk Subsystem Configuration Tuning........................................................... 2-17 Drive Space Allocation .................................................................................. 2-18 Software Distribution..................................................................................... 2-18 Inventory Process........................................................................................... 2-19 Integrating Compaq Insight Manager with Microsoft Systems Management Server 1.2 . iv Chapter 3 Integrating Compaq Insight Manager WINS/DNS Support ............................................................................................... 3-2 Client Support ........................................................................................................ 3-2 Installation Overview ............................................................................................. 3-4 Installing Systems Management Server Launch Support......................................... 3-5 Installation Procedure...................................................................................... 3-6 Installing Compaq Insight Manager with Systems Management Server Launch Support ........................................................................................... 3-8 Installation Procedure...................................................................................... 3-8 How to Update the Windows NT PATH Variable.......................................... 3-11 How to Have Compaq Insight Manager Use a HOSTS File ............................ 3-12 Running Insight Manager on the Admin Console ................................................ 3-12 How to Use Compaq Insight Manager with Systems Management Server ............ 3-13 Chapter 4 Additional Compaq Inventory Information Compaq Inventory Collector................................................................................... 4-1 Installing the Compaq Inventory Collector....................................................... 4-2 How to Use the Compaq Inventory Collector Command Line Options............ 4-10 How to Use the Compaq Inventory Collector Information ............................ 4-12 Compaq Central Processing Unit ................................................................... 4-12 Compaq EISA/PCI Slots................................................................................ 4-13 Compaq System............................................................................................. 4-14 Compaq Memory Modules............................................................................. 4-15 Compaq Software Versions............................................................................ 4-16 Compaq Drive Array Controller..................................................................... 4-17 Compaq Drive Array Logical Drive .............................................................. 4-18 Compaq Drive Array Physical Drive............................................................. 4-19 Compaq Health Subsystem............................................................................. 4-20 Compaq Storage System ................................................................................ 4-21 . v Additional Compaq Inventory Information continued Compaq Uninterruptible Power Supply Subsystem......................................... 4-22 Compaq SCSI Devices................................................................................... 4-23 Compaq IDE Devices..................................................................................... 4-24 Compaq Remote Insight Board ...................................................................... 4-25 Compaq Fibre Channel Array Controller ....................................................... 4-26 Compaq Fibre Channel Array Logical Drive Table ........................................ 4-27 Compaq Fibre Channel Array Physical Drive Table....................................... 4-28 Compaq Fibre Channel Host Controller ......................................................... 4-29 Compaq Cluster Node Information Table....................................................... 4-30 Compaq Cluster Interconnect Information Table............................................ 4-31 Compaq Video Monitor ................................................................................. 4-32 Compaq Portable Batteries............................................................................. 4-33 Compaq Portable Docking Station ................................................................. 4-34 Compaq Portable PC Card Slots..................................................................... 4-35 Microsoft Ferret Program ..................................................................................... 4-36 Installing the Ferret Program........................................................................ 4-37 How to Use the Ferret Command Line Options ............................................. 4-38 How to Use the AssetControl Information..................................................... 4-38 Summary.............................................................................................................. 4-42 Chapter 5
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