README for HP Neoview Release 2.4 Service Pack 1

Introduction
This README describes the new features in Neoview Release 2.4 Service Pack 1 (SP1) of the HP
Neoview Data Warehousing Platform for Business Intelligence. The README also mentions
where to download client software and where to find documentation. Your HP representative
can help you determine the release level of software currently installed on your Neoview platform.
Where to Download Client Software
Client software, which enables you to connect to and manage the Neoview platform, can be
downloaded from the HP Software Depot:
www.software.hp.com
To locate the Neoview client software in HP Software Depot, either:
• Type Neoview in the search field, and press Enter.
• In the Featured Products section of the same Web page, click the HP Neoview Platform
link.
To use the client software introduced in this release or to take advantage of new features and
fixes, you must download and install the latest client software. The Software Depot pages provide
a brief description of each client software product and provide access to installation requirements
and instructions in the README file of each client product.
NOTE: In general, the Neoview platform supports clients on Windows XP Service Pack 2 and
later releases of Windows XP. Windows Vista is supported by some, but not all, clients. For
information about Windows Vista support, see the README for each client product.
Where to Find Documentation
Neoview product documentation is available at:
http://www.hp.com/go/neoviewdocs
This table lists new and updated documentation for Release 2.4 SP1:
New Features
Covered?
Updated for Release
2.4 SP1?Title
Type of
Information
See “New Features
for Release 2.4 SP1”
(page 6).
NewREADME for HP Neoview Release 2.4 Service Pack 1
(this document)
New features
in this release:
Graphical interface
for monitoring key
performance metrics,
including CPU busy
and disk I/O
“Alerts” tab for
improved visibility
of alarm and dial-out
information
“System Offender”
tab for viewing the
source of runaway
queries and
gathering workload
information
UpdatedHP Database Manager (HPDM) User Guide
(and online help embedded within the product)
Database
management:
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