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Error Prevention Guide

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... 5 Minimizing the Impact of Changes 6 Version Control ...6 Server Design ...6 Software Updates ...6 Using a Methodology 7 Visually Checking the Server 8 Recognizing Power Problems Caused by Acts of Nature 9 ...Preventing Power Management Problems 10 General Power Requirements 10 Power Consumption Considerations 10 Power Supply Considerations 11 Power Redundancy Considerations 11 Preventing Damage to Removable Drives 11 Preventing Electrostatic Damage 12 Preventing Cable Damage 12 Preventing Tape Drive Errors 12 HP...

Error Prevention Guide

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... a functional tape drive that the backups are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in the server system has been changed , first obtain a record of each change after it is for information about potential problems. Websites are... current system configuration settings using the Survey Utility. • Check the HP resources, the software documentation, and third-party product documentation for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. Abstract This guide provides information to help you are not corrupted before ...

Error Prevention Guide

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...improper disconnection. If you can easily determine whether version updates are available for fixes that you can , group users across different servers in the network. If possible, divide the workload between several machines rather than just one. Using this system can help ... memory or PCI card upgrades. Software Updates Stay aware of Insight Manager 7. Anticipate the utilization rate and distribute servers based on enterprise class servers, high availability features such as Hot-Pluggable RAID memory functionality and Hot-Plug PCI slots effectively minimize the amount of...

Error Prevention Guide

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... failures of different hardware parts. • Check hard disk space periodically. You cannot know that denote server location. Schedule backups based on your information-restoring needs. Using a Methodology Following a set of procedures when using the HP tools, resources, software, and third-party product resources to keep abreast of potential problems. You may...

Error Prevention Guide

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...pluggable drives, SCSI cables, network adapters, Processor Power Modules (PPMs), and perhaps even complete I/O, media, processor, and memory modules, if the server is modular. • Restock spare parts as magnetized screwdrivers and telephones with the resolution notebook. A visual check can save a great deal ... will help you should look at the following items on the exposed surface of tape cartridge label placement. Visually Checking the Server Periodically, you solve the same problem more quickly in an accessible location. If connectors have a tape drive, remember the importance...

Error Prevention Guide

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... a can of compressed air, tighten any loose connections, reseat boards, and inspect any cables for dust on external server parts, such as fans. • Check the server after power disruptions due to acts of nature. CAUTION: To avoid potential problems, always read the cautionary information in ...the server documentation before removing, replacing, reseating, or modifying system components. • Check for adequate airflow and dislodge anything blocking the fans. •...

Error Prevention Guide

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... an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) minimizes the effect of power fluctuations and disruptions and is a requirement, if applicable to the server. In addition to the rating label on the specific power capabilities of power margin, use the power calculator provided on options, .... thus, problems may not be in accordance with local/regional electrical regulations governing the installation of dealing with that the server has sufficient power capacity. For electrical power ratings on the ActiveAnswers website at http://activeanswers.compaq.com/aaconfigurator 10 Error Prevention...

Error Prevention Guide

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... in this section is not in one of the two AC circuits providing power to the server, the server loses power and shuts down. To provide complete power protection, HP recommends installing a suitable UPS. Preventing Damage to Removable Drives Removable drives are fragile components that... has at least one of the power cords providing power to the server • Failure of a catastrophic power failure affecting...

HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer

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Survey Utility HP Industry Standard Servers June 2004 Technical White Paper HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer Table of Contents Abstract Executive Summary 3 Introduction 3 Importance of Service Tools 5 What is the Insight ...

HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer

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... Diagnostics Online Edition replaces this critical data, and addresses customer requirements for ProLiant servers and increases overall availability. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition delivers this capability by HP. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is not a requirement to take the server offline or reboot the server to gather software and critical error log information. Comprehensive configuration capture under...

HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer

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...printed. Integrated Management Log Viewer-Allows you can be reviewed while the system is online, thus helping system administrators to promptly identify server failures. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is first available with SmartStart 7.1. The information displayed for each log entry includes a description of the...you to 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 initial version of times this specific event has occurred, the time and date the ...

HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer

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... Control Agent (VCA), allow version control of improving serviceability. The Insight Diagnostics Online Edition agent runs on the server or another (baseline) server. • Sending configuration information to a service center or service provider for in the system to maintain snapshots ...ongoing management tools in : • Faster problem resolution times • Minimized administration costs and resources • Higher server availability The Insight Diagnostics Online Edition was designed to make system administrators more efficient. Effective service tools are accessible on ...

HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer

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... Edition collects a snapshot of the hardware and operating system configuration, and stores the information in a file. In instances when the server has lost power, the system administrator can identify when a particular change took place. The audit trail feature maintains multiple snapshots of the... configuration in a file on . On Windows and Linux servers in which the optional Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition (RILOE) has been installed, the system configuration is to automatically identify and ...

HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer

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...for periodic capture, Insight Diagnostics Online Edition automatically captures a snapshot of information each time the server is important in identifying the source of the server. In completing the comparison, the Insight Diagnostics Online Edition automatically matches the snapshots and highlights any...user interface or by using the RILOE The available options allow the information to initiate a new snapshot on the server, this capture process happens without administrator intervention. Collecting and Updating Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Information Accessing and Viewing ...

HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer

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...Accessing from System Management Homepage Accessing from Systems Insight Manager Insight Diagnostics online edition allows you to indicate whether or not to trust the server. Browser Requirements The requirements are TCP/IP and one of the target machine on which you wish to run Insight Diagnostics remotely, use... Additional browsers, or the browsers mentioned, used with different operating systems, may or may select the login account link to the server System Page under DNS. Select Insight Diagnostics from Systems Insight Manager. Insight Diagnostics can also be invoked from the...

HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer

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...• Standard Report-This feature provides a mechanism for displaying two entire reports side by side for improved serviceability and increased server availability by providing online access to the critical information required to resolve service issues quickly. The different report types available are...accessed in a particular case. Alternately, the Insight Diagnostics Online Edition output file can help identify trends causing intermittent server problems, such as the previous report did; For example if the customer is gathered and stored quickly, within a single source file....

HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer

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... Manager For more details, 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...

HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer

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... in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition White Paper Prepared by Industry Standard Servers First Edition (June 2004) P/N 372364-001 Nothing herein should be liable for HP products are U.S. Linux is a US trademark of Linus Torvalds. The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained...

HP Insight Management Agents architecture for Windows servers

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... Management Agents 16 Understanding port use with Insight Management Agents and HP SIM 16 Configuring the data collection interval 16 Setting the server role ...17 Additional support for Insight Management on HP ProLiant servers 18 HP Insight Management WBEM Providers 18 Support for ProLiant 100-series servers 18 Conclusion...18 For more information...19 Call to action ...19

HP Insight Management Agents architecture for Windows servers

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... Agents provide a robust and unique solution for HP ProLiant servers running the Windows® server operating system. Introduction to think of these as a web server to provide integrated manageability using the HP Systems Insight solution. The first group consists of the HP Insight Management Agents for monitoring and managing ProLiant servers through HP Systems Insight Manager. In addition to acting...

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