HP Insight Management Agents 9.1 Installation Guide

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HP Insight Management Agents 9.1

Installation Guide

Abstract

This guide provides information about the Hewlett-Packard Insight Management Agents software Installation and Configuration

procedures.

This guide contains procedures that informs the user how to install HP Insight Management Agents software from the SmartStart

CD.

NOTE: SmartStart CD is available for installing HP Insight Management Agents software on G7 and earlier versions of the

ProLiant servers only. However, for pre-Gen8 and Gen8 ProLiant servers, HP Insight Management Agents can be installed using

the HP Service Pack for ProLiant (HP SPP), and for later servers (Gen8 ProLiant servers), HP Insight Management Agents software

is to be installed using the on-board HP Intelligent Provisioning software.

HP Insight Management Agents deliver multisystem access to all key system administration tools for predictive fault management,

access to critical system information, and integration with partner management solutions.

This guide is intended is for a person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes

you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy

levels.

HP Part Number: 333513-009

Published: June 2012

Edition: 1.0

Summary of content (24 pages)

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HP Insight Management Agents 9.1 Installation Guide Abstract This guide provides information about the Hewlett-Packard Insight Management Agents software Installation and Configuration procedures. This guide contains procedures that informs the user how to install HP Insight Management Agents software from the SmartStart CD. NOTE: SmartStart CD is available for installing HP Insight Management Agents software on G7 and earlier versions of the ProLiant servers only.
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© Copyright 2011, 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Confidential computer software.
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Contents 1 HP Insight Management Agents overview......................................................5 Introduction..............................................................................................................................5 Insight Management Agents.......................................................................................................5 HP Systems Insight Manager .....................................................................................................
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HP authorized resellers............................................................................................................22 Documentation feedback.........................................................................................................22 New and changed information in this edition.............................................................................22 Related information..........................................................................................................
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1 HP Insight Management Agents overview Introduction HP Insight Management Agents deliver multisystem access to all key system administration tools for predictive fault management, access to critical system information, and integration with partner management solutions.
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2 Installation and configuration instructions for Microsoft Windows Installing the Insight Management Agents The following is a list of services that are installed while installing the Insight Management Agents: • Insight Foundation Agents • Insight NIC Agents • Insight Storage Agents • Insight Server Agents • Web Agent • Event Notifier System requirements and preinstallation Insight Management Agents for Microsoft® Windows® are supported on HP ProLiant servers.
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SNMP for Windows Server® 2003 and Windows Server® 2008 SNMP support is included in the base Windows Server® 2003 and Windows Server® 2008 products, but is not installed. To install the SNMP service in Windows Server® 2008: 1. Select Start>Settings>Control Panel. 2. Click Program and Features. 3. Click on the option Turn Windows Features on or off. 4. Select Feature Summary>Add Features. 5. Click SNMP Services to select that option. 6. Click Next. 7. Click Install. 8.
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5. 6. 7. 8. After HP Smart Update Manager appears, set the location of the updates, and then click Start Inventory. Select Local Host, and then click Next. Select the server OS (Windows Server® 2003, Windows Server® 2008, x86, or x64), and then click OK. Click Install. Configuring the SNMP Agents To configure the SNMP Agents, click the HP Management Agents icon from the Windows® Control Panel.
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• Enable SNMP Sets—Enables a management console to modify a limited number of hardware-related parameters. The Insight MIBs define the monitored items that can be modified by the management console. If this system is a UPS group member, mark this item to enable shutdown when commercial power fails. • Enable Remote Reboot—Enables a remote management console to reboot the system. Select this option if you want to give a remote machine permission to reboot the system.
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Process Monitor tab The Process Monitor tab screen enables you to have SNMP traps generated when a process (a Windows® service) starts, stops, or both. The list of processes that are currently running appears. The following Process Monitor options are available: • Select Monitoring Operations—Select a process from the list to set monitoring options for that process. The following options are available: ◦ None—No SNMP traps are generated for this process.
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where cpxxxxxx is the filename of the Smart Component; the xs represents the component number. NOTE: All arguments and information enclosed in brackets are optional. For a full description of the arguments that the Smart Components accept, see the “Command line arguments” (page 11)section. If no command line arguments are included with the command, the component GUI appears. Command line arguments The following table lists the arguments recognized by Smart Components.
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Table 3 Examples of single component installations (continued) Command line input Result and enabling the server to reboot automatically if needed. The GUI is not displayed. Return codes When each Smart Component has finished running, the component reports a return code to the operating system or the calling application. These return codes are used to determine the status of the component installation.
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3 Installation instructions for NetWare System requirements and preinstallation Insight Management Agents for Servers for Novell NetWare require the following hardware and software.
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Insight Management Agents for Servers The following tables list Insight Management Agents for Servers (NLMs) and the installation utility delivered with this release of Insight Management Agents for Servers for NetWare. The Insight Management Agents for Servers is composed of the following four components: • Insight Foundation Agents • Insight Server Agents • Insight Storage Agents • Insight NIC Agent Table 7 Insight Foundation Agents File name (NLM) Description CPQHOST.
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Installing or upgrading HP Insight Management Agents for servers IMPORTANT: The version of Insight Manager installed on the management console must be identical to or later than the version of Insight Management Agents for Servers you are installing on your systems. IMPORTANT: Read the installation instructions completely before installing the software. IMPORTANT: You can download newer versions of Insight Manager and Insight Management Agents for Servers from the HP management website at http://www.hp.
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◦ To update only the Insight Storage Agents, enter the following command: LOAD [NetWare VOL]:\AGENTS\NETWARE\ENG\ COMPAQ\ CQMGSTOR\CPQAGIN ◦ To update only the Insight NIC Agents, enter the following command: LOAD [NetWare VOL]:\AGENTS\NETWARE\ENG\ COMPAQ\ CQMGNICS\CPQAGIN 4. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions, pressing the F1 key for online help, if needed. After the installation is complete, reboot the system to enable the Insight Management Agents for Servers for NetWare.
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Configuration Guide (IMINST.HLP) and the online Intelligent Manageability Guide (INTMGT3.HLP). When a client logs in to a server, the login script executes the program CPQCLNT.EXE. This program registers the client with the server and enables you to manage it using Insight Manager. You can register the client in one of two ways: • With a server designated in the file CPQCLNT.INI • With a designated server The method of registration is determined by command line parameters in CPQCLNT.EXE.
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Installing and updating Web Agents on multiple NetWare systems The following procedure is intended for administrators wanting to use software distribution tools to distribute agent settings from one server to multiple servers on the network. This procedure makes it possible to quickly update all servers on the network automatically without having to manually browse to each one.
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\SYS:\ETC directory when the SNMP NLM is loaded for proper configuration of the identification information. Editing TRAPTARG.CFG TRAPTARG.CFG is an ASCII text file that lists the addresses of management consoles that should be alerted when the Server Agents detect an important event. This file provides the SNMP NLM with information about where to send alarms. Because the TRAPTARG.CFG in \SYS:\ETC is a sample file, it must be edited to reflect the correct information for your environment.
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Configuring agents NOTE: CPQBSSA must be installed to enable Insight Manager to verify that the system is manageable. To configure Management Agents for Servers for NetWare: 1. At the NetWare console prompt, enter the following command: LOAD CPQAGIN 2. Select the Configure Existing NetWare Agents option to display a list of Management Agents for Servers to be configured. The next screen enables you to select which agents you want to configure. 3.
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Support and other resources Information to collect before contacting HP Be sure to have the following information available before you contact HP: • Software product name • Hardware product model number • Operating system type and version • Applicable error message • Third-party hardware and software • Technical support registration number (if applicable) How to contact HP Use the following methods to contact HP technical support: • In the United States, see the Customer Service / Contact HP Un
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HP authorized resellers For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller, see the following sources: • In the United States, see the HP U.S. service location website: http://www.hp.com/service_locator • In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide website: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html Documentation feedback HP welcomes your feedback. To make comments and suggestions about product documentation, send a message to: mailto:docsfeedback@hp.
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Replaceable The name of a placeholder that you replace with an actual value. [] In command syntax statements, these characters enclose optional content. {} In command syntax statements, these characters enclose required content. | The character that separates items in a linear list of choices. ... Indicates that the preceding element can be repeated one or more times. WARNING An alert that calls attention to important information that, if not understood or followed, results in personal injury.
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Index A N authorized resellers, 21 Novell NetWare see NetWare C P client management support, 16 command line arguments, 11 examples, 11 syntax, 10 configure SNMP, 7 configuring Event Notifier, 12 Management Agents for Servers, 20 SNMP agents, 8 configuring SNMP settings for OpenView Network Node Manager, 10 contact HP, 21 CPQCLNT.