7.0.8 Insight Remote Support Monitored Devices Configuration Guide

Chapter 4
Configuring ProLiant Linux Servers
ProLiant Linux monitored devices must include the following:
l All monitored devices must have a working intranet connection, such as through an Ethernet adapter,
with TCP/IP installed and running. Monitored devices must have two-way communication with the
Hosting Device over this connection.
l All monitored devices need the Insight Management Agent software for problem detection and trap
generation. HP distributes the IM agents and they are designed to generate SNMP traps with
information that allows for a more complete analysis.
l All monitored devices need to have the Hosting Device IP address defined as a trap destination.
Fulfill Configuration Requirements
Complete the following steps to configure your ProLiant Linux servers to be monitored by Insight RS.
Task Complete?
Make sure Insight RS supports your ProLiant Linux server by checking the HP Insight
Remote Support Release Notes.
Install SNMP on the ProLiant Linux server, available from the Service Pack for ProLiant
(SPP).
Configure SNMP on the ProLiant Linux server.
Add the SNMP protocol to the Insight RS Console.
Discover the ProLiant Linux server in the Insight RS Console.
Send a test event to verify connectivity between your ProLiant Linux server and Insight
RS.
Table 4.1 ProLiant Linux Server Configuration Steps
Install SNMP Agents
The Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) is a system-specific software bundle that includes drivers, utilities,
and management agents for your ProLiant device(s). The SPP is shipped with every ProLiant on the HP
SmartStart CD. The most current version is also available at: http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download.
For more information about SPP, go to: http://www.hp.com/go/spp or
http://www.hp.com/go/spp/documentation.
HP ProLiant systems running Linux support Insight Management Agents (IM Agents), which are delivered
through the SPP. IM Agents on the SmartStart CD and/or in SPP version 7.1 and higher are supported for
Insight Remote Support.
For supported Linux ProLiants, IM Agents version 7.1 or higher, must be installed (or verified if already
installed) from the SPP before you can continue.
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