HP StorageWorks XP Replication Monitor software installation and configuration guide (T1784-96008, November 2006)

About this guide 8
About this guide
This guide provides information about installing HP StorageWorks XP Replication Monitor software (called XP
Replication Monitor softwar throughout this guide).
For the latest information about this product, see the HP StorageWorks XP Replication Monitor software release
notes on the HP web site:
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
Click Storage software and, under Device Management, select HP StorageWorks XP Replication Monitor
software.
Revision history
Table 1 Revisions
Date Edition Revision
June, 2006 First Initial release
November, 2006 Second Second release
Intended audience
This manual is intended for users who employ XP Replication Monitor software to operate and manage systems
that include a storage subsystem (magnetic disk array device).
This manual is written for the following users:
• Those who design systems that use XP Replication Monitor software
• Those who want to learn XP Replication Monitor installation procedures, such as installing, uninstalling, and
setting up the environment
• Those who change, maintain, or fine-tune the configuration of a system in which XP Replication Monitor
software is already installed
This manual assumes that the user has already read HP StorageWorks XP Replication Monitor software user
guide, and has a basic understanding of the XP Replication Monitor product. This manual also assumes that the
reader has the following:
• Knowledge of storage subsystems and related software
• A basic knowledge of SANs (Storage Area Networks) and management software used to operate storage
subsystems
• Knowledge of storage subsystem volume replication functionality (provided by HP StorageWorks Business
Copy XP and HP StorageWorks Continuous Access XP Synchronous)
Prerequisites
Prerequisites for installing this product include:
• Ability to use a prerequisite operating system and web browser
• A basic knowledge of HP StorageWorks Command View XP Advanced Edition software Device Manager
• A basic knowledge of Business Continuity Manager (when managing on a mainframe system)
• Reading through the user guide.
• Meeting all the minimum installation requirements.
• Reviewing the readme.txt file on the CD for any last-minute announcements.
Document conventions and symbols
Table 2 Document Conventions
Convention Element Convention Element
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