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that supports the access, single point control and management of systems on both a local and enterprise wide basis. Compaq's Intelligent Cluster Administrator Along with the Cluster Monitor, Compaq also announced a browser based Intelligent Cluster Administration tool for NT MSCS clusters. It represents a significant improvement over the console-based functions offered by most other vendors and extends the administrators flexibility by allowing them to execute cluster administration functions anywhere and anytime via the Web. The Intelligent Cluster Administrator also provides a set of unique tools for cluster configuration management and deployment that allow administrators to copy, modify and dynamically install a cluster configuration onto any cluster, anywhere in the enterprise. The Intelligent Cluster Administrator is available as a stand-alone offering but is designed to integrate with Insight Manager XE - Cluster Monitor as a Cluster Management Extension in the future. This gives administrators more flexibility in managing their clusters and choosing which offering meets their most current needs. Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator is an innovative cluster utility that makes cluster administration easier and less time consuming. Its Web enabled anywhere anytime cluster administration allows for a single point of control for NT MSCS clusters. Some of the most significant features and benefits include:  Web based for ease of utilization with anytime anywhere access  Enhanced cluster management facilities for planning, modification, and deployment for enhanced cluster configuration management and control  Extensible for added cluster types and configurations to meet Compaq's Cluster Management Vision and strategy for consolidated systems and cluster management  Designed to integrate with Compaq's Insight Manager XE-Cluster Monitor  Complete operational controls for MSCS clusters from a browser allowing the administrator to perform the full set of administrative functions provided, through MSCS cluster administration, increasing administrator flexibility and efficiency  Provides a single point of control for distributed enterprise cluster configuration management and rapid response to meet operational processing events displayed through the Insight Manager XE - Cluster Monitor. HARVARD RESEARCH GROUP  Box 297  HARVARD, MA 01451 USA  http:/www.hrgresearch.com 7