Hp Management Solutions; Toptools For Servers - HP LC2000r - NetServer - 128 MB RAM User Manual

Chapter 10

HP Management Solutions

HP Management Solutions is a comprehensive suite of utilities, applications, and
built-in features to manage multiple servers locally or from remote locations. If
you are unfamiliar with these products or concepts:
Go to the Management Web site on the HP Web Site at
http://www.hp.com/go/netserver_mgmt to view information
on HP TopTools and all server management options for your NetServer.
Read the HP NetServer Server Management Reference Guide included
with your NetServer. This guide covers TopTools and all other server
management utilities and options for the NetServer.
View demonstrations of HP Remote Assistant and other third-party
management applications. On the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM,
select HP Management Solutions on the Main Menu, and then select
"Execute HP Management Solutions Demonstration."

TopTools for Servers

HP TopTools for Servers is new browser-based management software that
provides remote administration and monitoring of critical server components.
TopTools provides vital information for the fastest troubleshooting and proactive
management of NetServers. Processors, memory, storage, and NICs are a few
examples of the components managed by TopTools.
Some of the features of TopTools include:
Notification of problems with key hardware components, including
memory, disk drives, SCSI controllers, NICs, and power supplies, as well
as environmental problems with temperature and voltage
Unified event log to review a complete history of server activity in one
place
Predictive disk problem warning backed by HP pre-failure warranty
replacement
Disk capacity threshold alert and usage tracking
View of critical server inventory information, such as the BIOS version,
driver and firmware versions, ISA and PCI slot contents, and serial and
parallel ports
Configuring the NetServer
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