HP Insight Dynamics- VSE for ProLiant Installation and Configuration Guide
VCEMHP IRHP IOHPID – VSESMPVMMIPMVPMPMPRDPHP SIMOperating system
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓VMware ESX Server 3.0.2
✓✓✓✓VMware ESX Server 3.0.3
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓VMware ESX Server 3.5 Update 1 or later
The following table lists the minimum support for installation of HP Insight Software. Installations with Microsoft
Data Engine (MSDE) 2000 Service Pack 3a are migrated to Microsoft SQL 2005 Express Edition Service
Pack 2.
Table 1-7 HP Insight Software supported CMS databases
Remote
installation
Local
installation
Database
✓✓Microsoft SQL Server 2008
1
✓✓Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SP2
1
✓Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition SP2
2
1 SQL Server 2005 and 2008 supports up to 5,000 systems and 50,000 events.
2 SQL Server 2005 Express Edition supports up to 500 systems and 5,000 events.
HP Insight Software configuration parameters
The integrated installer uses the information in the following table to implement and configure HP SIM and
the other Insight Software products.
Before beginning the HP Insight Software integrated installation process:
• Record the configuration parameters in the Value column shown below, or configure the settings as
listed.
• Use the Insight Software Advisor located on DVD #1 to verify that all prerequisites are met. This tool
verifies the CMS platform for compliance with installation prerequisites. To access this tool during
installation, follow the link on the Warning screen of the HP Insight Software installer.
Configuration parameters vary depending on the components selected for installation and whether the
selected component must be installed or upgraded.
During the installation:
• Install or upgrade HP Insight Software by management suite or by customized product list. One or more
suites or components may be selected for installation. Individual components can also be installed or
upgraded using the integrated installer.
• If you are installing Rapid Deployment Pack, then have your operating system media and Windows
keys available for use during installation.
Record the root installation directory in the following table.
Table 1-8 Select components and root installation directory
DescriptionPossible valueValueParameterInstall, Reuse, Upgrade
You can install by suite
or individual product.
You can select more than
one suite or component.
Any listed suites and
components
List of suites and
components to install
Install/Upgrade
You can install DVD #2
directly from the DVD
drive or using an ISO
mounting utility.
Any valid DVD drive or
ISO mounting utility
location
DVD #2 locationInstall
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