ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
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... tools needed to groups of -date software, and deploy updates to monitor, patch, and control HP ProLiant ML, DL, and BL servers, including systems running Windows or Linux. • Download or buy a ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack from www.hp.com/country/us/en/welcome.html#support. Use the Management CD autorun to -Date Download the...
... tools needed to groups of -date software, and deploy updates to monitor, patch, and control HP ProLiant ML, DL, and BL servers, including systems running Windows or Linux. • Download or buy a ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack from www.hp.com/country/us/en/welcome.html#support. Use the Management CD autorun to -Date Download the...
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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... view and manage the Integrated Management Log (IML) system event entries on Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3. The information displayed for each log entry includes a description of the event, the location type (class) where the event occurred, the severity of the event...
... view and manage the Integrated Management Log (IML) system event entries on Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3. The information displayed for each log entry includes a description of the event, the location type (class) where the event occurred, the severity of the event...
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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... output to 10 distinct sessions. Level 1 is the most filtered level, Level 5 is maintained in a file named surveybase.xml, located in time. For Windows and Linux systems, the session information is the most up to the terminal. NOTE: -t and -o cannot be initiated from the command line. When a configuration snapshot is an...
... output to 10 distinct sessions. Level 1 is the most filtered level, Level 5 is maintained in a file named surveybase.xml, located in time. For Windows and Linux systems, the session information is the most up to the terminal. NOTE: -t and -o cannot be initiated from the command line. When a configuration snapshot is an...
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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... they have occurred. Service personnel use your Web browser to reboot the server. This information is saved in the configuration have occurred. On Windows and Linux servers in a file. The process of gathering information requires system administrators to generate reports from this information. This approach minimizes problem resolution time. Check pointing...
... they have occurred. Service personnel use your Web browser to reboot the server. This information is saved in the configuration have occurred. On Windows and Linux servers in a file. The process of gathering information requires system administrators to generate reports from this information. This approach minimizes problem resolution time. Check pointing...
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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.... Different report formats can be most useful in processor utilization levels or amounts of the screen and report only the network differences. For Windows and Linux systems using the Differences filter, the tool automatically compares those two sessions (which enable the system administrator to specify just the particular type and level...
.... Different report formats can be most useful in processor utilization levels or amounts of the screen and report only the network differences. For Windows and Linux systems using the Differences filter, the tool automatically compares those two sessions (which enable the system administrator to specify just the particular type and level...
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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..., view the section above on the SmartStart CD, or downloadable as a Smart Component from ProLiant Software Maintenance CD or http://www.hp.com/go /subscriberschoice. Supported operating systems Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Windows 2000 RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 System requirements for TCP/IP protocol installed browsing to Subscriber's Choice and selecting SmartStart at...
..., view the section above on the SmartStart CD, or downloadable as a Smart Component from ProLiant Software Maintenance CD or http://www.hp.com/go /subscriberschoice. Supported operating systems Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Windows 2000 RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 System requirements for TCP/IP protocol installed browsing to Subscriber's Choice and selecting SmartStart at...
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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The information in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products are U.S. Microsoft® and Windows® are set forth in this document is provided "as constituting an additional warranty. registered trademarks of Linus Torvalds. ... herein. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition White Paper Prepared by Industry Standard Servers First Edition (June 2004) P/N 372364-001 © 2002, 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Linux is a U.S.
The information in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products are U.S. Microsoft® and Windows® are set forth in this document is provided "as constituting an additional warranty. registered trademarks of Linus Torvalds. ... herein. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition White Paper Prepared by Industry Standard Servers First Edition (June 2004) P/N 372364-001 © 2002, 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Linux is a U.S.
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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... at the following paragraphs discuss the various methods by which a customer can tell if a new firmware update is available from HP. When referring to critical hardware and software events. One displays the system configuration and all components with minor bug fixes or ...the latest updates. The System Management Homepage software is automatically installed with the ProLiant Support Pack and SmartStart Version 5.5 (or later) for Microsoft Windows or SmartStart Version 6.4 (or later) for Linux. This document emphasizes the importance of regular firmware updates to ensure that ...
... at the following paragraphs discuss the various methods by which a customer can tell if a new firmware update is available from HP. When referring to critical hardware and software events. One displays the system configuration and all components with minor bug fixes or ...the latest updates. The System Management Homepage software is automatically installed with the ProLiant Support Pack and SmartStart Version 5.5 (or later) for Microsoft Windows or SmartStart Version 6.4 (or later) for Linux. This document emphasizes the importance of regular firmware updates to ensure that ...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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...perform the upgrade to perform the updates. In addition, it is beneficial to be performed while the server is not currently available for HP ProLiant servers and storage can be scheduled for a reboot at the following URL: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/webdoc/rom/...; The server can be obtained from the following links: Microsoft Windows Operating Systems: http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/winroms.html Linux Operating Systems: http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/linuxrom.html Note that the new settings will need to install the update...
...perform the upgrade to perform the updates. In addition, it is beneficial to be performed while the server is not currently available for HP ProLiant servers and storage can be scheduled for a reboot at the following URL: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/webdoc/rom/...; The server can be obtained from the following links: Microsoft Windows Operating Systems: http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/winroms.html Linux Operating Systems: http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/linuxrom.html Note that the new settings will need to install the update...
ProLiant Server Troubleshooting Guide
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...problem symptoms for information. After which steps does the problem occur? • What has been changed (for servers running the Microsoft Windows NT, Linux, or Novell NetWare operating system). • Refer to your software and hardware records for a period of time? • If the problem ...: • When the Server Does Not Start • When the Self-Tests Fail • When the Operating System Does Not Load HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide 1-5 Diagnosing the Problem Gathering Information If you encounter a problem with your server, follow the guidelines in this section and record...
...problem symptoms for information. After which steps does the problem occur? • What has been changed (for servers running the Microsoft Windows NT, Linux, or Novell NetWare operating system). • Refer to your software and hardware records for a period of time? • If the problem ...: • When the Server Does Not Start • When the Self-Tests Fail • When the Operating System Does Not Load HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide 1-5 Diagnosing the Problem Gathering Information If you encounter a problem with your server, follow the guidelines in this section and record...
ProLiant Server Troubleshooting Guide
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... Do you have third-party devices that may have caused a conflict? What is the system configuration for servers running the Windows NT, Linux, or NetWare operating system) and Insight Manager. Refer to: • "Inspect Utility" in Chapter 2 • Your third-party documentation continued... HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide 1-13 Refer to Do Check the system configuration: • Are all required switch settings set correctly? check speed,...
... Do you have third-party devices that may have caused a conflict? What is the system configuration for servers running the Windows NT, Linux, or NetWare operating system) and Insight Manager. Refer to: • "Inspect Utility" in Chapter 2 • Your third-party documentation continued... HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide 1-13 Refer to Do Check the system configuration: • Are all required switch settings set correctly? check speed,...
ProLiant Server Troubleshooting Guide
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... operating system ever started? • What version of Events" in this section: • What operating system version is used (example for servers running Windows NT, Linux, or NetWare operating systems). Refer to follow if the server starts and completes the self-tests without error, but encounters errors while loading the operating...
... operating system ever started? • What version of Events" in this section: • What operating system version is used (example for servers running Windows NT, Linux, or NetWare operating systems). Refer to follow if the server starts and completes the self-tests without error, but encounters errors while loading the operating...
ProLiant Server Troubleshooting Guide
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...; Your notes describing troubleshooting attempts up to your server setup. Connected printer or printers - Add-on servers with the Microsoft Windows NT, Linux, or Novell NetWare operating system. • A list of your system components: - Product version - Driver version • Information from..." section in Chapter 4, and refer to this point. • Notes on anything nonstandard about your server-specific user documentation. HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide 1-21 Connected peripherals such as tape drives • A list of any historical data that might be relevant....
...; Your notes describing troubleshooting attempts up to your server setup. Connected printer or printers - Add-on servers with the Microsoft Windows NT, Linux, or Novell NetWare operating system. • A list of your system components: - Product version - Driver version • Information from..." section in Chapter 4, and refer to this point. • Notes on anything nonstandard about your server-specific user documentation. HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide 1-21 Connected peripherals such as tape drives • A list of any historical data that might be relevant....
ProLiant Server Troubleshooting Guide
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... sure that you have the following operating system information available before contacting your work environment. If possible, gather this section: • Microsoft operating systems • Linux operating systems • Novell NetWare operating systems • Caldera and SCO operating systems • IBM OS/2 operating systems • Sun Solaris operating systems • Banyan...
... sure that you have the following operating system information available before contacting your work environment. If possible, gather this section: • Microsoft operating systems • Linux operating systems • Novell NetWare operating systems • Caldera and SCO operating systems • IBM OS/2 operating systems • Sun Solaris operating systems • Banyan...
ProLiant Server Troubleshooting Guide
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Diagnosing the Problem Linux Operating Systems Collect the following information: • Operating system distribution and version Look for a file named /etc/distribution-release (for example, /etc/redhat-release) • .../fstab • A list of all third-party hardware and software installed, with versions • A detailed description of the problem and any associated error messages 1-24 HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide
Diagnosing the Problem Linux Operating Systems Collect the following information: • Operating system distribution and version Look for a file named /etc/distribution-release (for example, /etc/redhat-release) • .../fstab • A list of all third-party hardware and software installed, with versions • A detailed description of the problem and any associated error messages 1-24 HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide
ProLiant Server Troubleshooting Guide
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... some of the examples or procedures in this guide for your server. IMPORTANT: This guide provides information for servers running a Microsoft Windows, Linux, or Novell NetWare operating system, and Insight Manager 7 (and previous versions). Some of the hardware or software information may also point to...; Operating Systems • Application Software • Clustering Software • Remote ROM Flash • Maintaining Current Drivers • Erasing the System HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide 3-1 Other useful resources include the Survey utility, available for multiple servers.
... some of the examples or procedures in this guide for your server. IMPORTANT: This guide provides information for servers running a Microsoft Windows, Linux, or Novell NetWare operating system, and Insight Manager 7 (and previous versions). Some of the hardware or software information may also point to...; Operating Systems • Application Software • Clustering Software • Remote ROM Flash • Maintaining Current Drivers • Erasing the System HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide 3-1 Other useful resources include the Survey utility, available for multiple servers.
ProLiant Server Troubleshooting Guide
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... with factory-installed software include Start menu access to your Emergency Repair Diskette. Refer to the Emergency Repair Disk Utility. HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide 3-7 Refer to your operating system documentation for information. Device Configuration Assistant boot diskette. Emergency boot diskette... NSS/PoolRebuild command, if necessary. Refer to your Caldera UnixWare or SCO OpenServer from Caldera Sun Solaris IBM OS/2 Linux Banyan VINES Software Tool Emergency Repair Diskette. Refer to your Windows NT, Windows 2000, or BackOffice Small Business Server ...
... with factory-installed software include Start menu access to your Emergency Repair Diskette. Refer to the Emergency Repair Disk Utility. HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide 3-7 Refer to your operating system documentation for information. Device Configuration Assistant boot diskette. Emergency boot diskette... NSS/PoolRebuild command, if necessary. Refer to your Caldera UnixWare or SCO OpenServer from Caldera Sun Solaris IBM OS/2 Linux Banyan VINES Software Tool Emergency Repair Diskette. Refer to your Windows NT, Windows 2000, or BackOffice Small Business Server ...
ProLiant Server Troubleshooting Guide
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...operating system. Also, check the following website: www.compaq.com/products/servers/linux/linuxdrivers.html CSPs and PSPs are available for servers running the Sun Solaris operating system. HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide 3-13 SSDs are available for individual download. Software Problems ...Table 3-5: Operating System Driver Delivery Operating System Microsoft Windows Linux Novell NetWare Caldera and SCO Sun Solaris IBM OS...
...operating system. Also, check the following website: www.compaq.com/products/servers/linux/linuxdrivers.html CSPs and PSPs are available for servers running the Sun Solaris operating system. HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide 3-13 SSDs are available for individual download. Software Problems ...Table 3-5: Operating System Driver Delivery Operating System Microsoft Windows Linux Novell NetWare Caldera and SCO Sun Solaris IBM OS...
ProLiant Server Troubleshooting Guide
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..., the file is included on Survey Utility installation and access procedures. Survey Utility Survey Utility, available for the Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Novell NetWare operating systems, is an online application that is overwritten to reflect both the latest configuration and the changes...to allow you can print it creates a text file, typically called SURVEY.TXT, which can be viewed in maximizing server availability. HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide 4-9 When the Survey Utility runs, it using the print feature of server configuration changes. It was developed to ...
..., the file is included on Survey Utility installation and access procedures. Survey Utility Survey Utility, available for the Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Novell NetWare operating systems, is an online application that is overwritten to reflect both the latest configuration and the changes...to allow you can print it creates a text file, typically called SURVEY.TXT, which can be viewed in maximizing server availability. HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide 4-9 When the Survey Utility runs, it using the print feature of server configuration changes. It was developed to ...
ProLiant Server Troubleshooting Guide
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...bit system. SmartStart also provides automated methods for SoftPaqs and ROMPaqs by booting the server with 32-bit servers. continued A-4 HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide Access the following website: www.compaq.com/support/files/server Using the drop-down menus, search for ..., access SmartStart by server type or category. Available for systems running Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, Novell NetWare, or Linux operating systems. The Resource Paqs include utilities to monitor performance, software drivers, customer support information, and whitepapers on ROMPaq tools...
...bit system. SmartStart also provides automated methods for SoftPaqs and ROMPaqs by booting the server with 32-bit servers. continued A-4 HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide Access the following website: www.compaq.com/support/files/server Using the drop-down menus, search for ..., access SmartStart by server type or category. Available for systems running Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, Novell NetWare, or Linux operating systems. The Resource Paqs include utilities to monitor performance, software drivers, customer support information, and whitepapers on ROMPaq tools...