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continues to make our products easier to manage by introducing the Compaq Integrated Management Log (IML) Viewer, which provides the user with superior serviceability of Compaq servers. This utility allows administrators to view and manage IML system event entries on local or remote systems. This - Compaq ProLiant 6500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Wi - Page 2
or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq, Contura, Deskpro, Fastart, Compaq Insight Manager, LTE, PageMarq, Systempro, Systempro/LT, ProLiant, TwinTray, ROMPaq, LicensePaq, QVision, SLT, ProLinea, SmartStart, NetFlex, DirectPlus, QuickFind, RemotePaq, BackPaq, TechPaq, SpeedPaq - Compaq ProLiant 6500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Wi - Page 3
with superior serviceability of Compaq servers. This utility allows administrators to view and manage IML system event entries on local or remote systems. An administrator using the remote capabilities of this utility eliminates the need of physically managing individual servers to view, update and - Compaq ProLiant 6500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Wi - Page 4
system administrators increasing the serviceability of Compaq servers. Listed below are the event fields found in the Compaq IML Viewer along with initial startup of the system. • Updated Time - The time and date the event was last updated. An IML event is updated when an administrator marks an entry - Compaq ProLiant 6500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Wi - Page 5
Compaq ProLiant servers called the Integrated Management Display (IMD) shown in Figure 1. lcd-001.EPS Figure 1: The Integrated Management Display. The IMD was first supported on the ProLiant 2500; shortly thereafter it was supported on the ProLiant 6000 and is today a feature on most Compaq servers - Compaq ProLiant 6500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Wi - Page 6
Monitor Service are only supported under Windows NT 4.0. Hardware Supported Table 2 lists the Compaq ProLiant Family of Servers that currently support an Integrated Management Log: ProLiant 1200 ProLiant 1600 ProLiant 2500 ProLiant 3000 Table 2: IML Servers ProLiant 5500 ProLiant 6000 ProLiant - Compaq ProLiant 6500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Wi - Page 7
for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Version 2.04 Revision A or later into the diskette drive. 3. Start the Compaq Support Software Setup program. 4. Select Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer and then select the Install button. 5. Choose the option to restart the computer now and remove the diskette - Compaq ProLiant 6500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Wi - Page 8
Compaq Remote Monitor Service or does not support the IML, the utility displays the appropriate error message. Note: To install the Remote Monitor Service, use the Compaq sort on categories such as Description, Class, Severity, Count, Update and Initial Time. The utility initially sorts the events by - Compaq ProLiant 6500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Wi - Page 9
console. Marking IML Entries as Repaired System administrators can use the Compaq IML Viewer to mark IML entries as "Repaired" after physically to keep an accurate record of all events that have occurred on the server. Figure 2: Marking "Caution" or "Critical" entries as "Repaired." Previously - Compaq ProLiant 6500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Wi - Page 10
) has been taken to resolve the problem. Note: To select more than one event, hold down the Ctrl key to select specific events or hold down the Shift key and select a specific group of events. 4. Select Marked repaired ... on the Log Menu. The utility updates the severity of all selected events to - Compaq ProLiant 6500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Wi - Page 11
View Menu. 2. Choose the field on which you want to filter the events. The field categories are Class, Severity, Update Time and Initial Time. Figure 3: Filtering IML entries using the Compaq IML Viewer. Note: Select the All filter option to view all of the IML entries logged for that field category - Compaq ProLiant 6500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Wi - Page 12
The Compaq IML Viewer offers many advanced serviceability features supports comma-separated files. Saving the IML Saving the IML allows administrators to save IML entries for historical purposes. The Compaq updated by the IML. There is a limited amount of memory allocated for the IML on the server - Compaq ProLiant 6500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Wi - Page 13
Select Save to save the entries to a new file. Clearing the IML The Compaq IML Viewer has the ability to clear all the entries from the IML. When the choose to save, export or print the IML before clearing it. Compaq recommends choosing one of these options to ensure administrators have some - Compaq ProLiant 6500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Wi - Page 14
event entries as repaired and the saved IML file is no longer dynamically updated. • Export - Allows users to save the IML to a comma- the IML provides users with a hard copy of the Integrated Management Log. The Compaq IML Viewer prints only the IML entries displayed on the screen. To print - Compaq ProLiant 6500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Wi - Page 15
that the version of the system ROM is not current. Use the Compaq SmartStart CD, Version 4.0 to update the system ROM to a newer version that supports this feature. Using Command Line Parameters The Compaq IML Viewer also supports command line operation of the utility via the Command prompt. As the - Compaq ProLiant 6500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Wi - Page 16
entries. The utility does not dynamically update/refresh its list. Connecting To a Remote Machine Being able to remotely view the IML from another system is an invaluable tool. The Compaq IML Viewer provides system administrators the ability to view the IML on servers located down the hall, several - Compaq ProLiant 6500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Wi - Page 17
some useful tips all users should know while using Compaq IML Viewer. Most but not all of these specific events or hold down the Shift key and select a specific group of events. • If an IML entry has been marked as "Repaired" previously, the utility does not update the record; therefore, the Updated - Compaq ProLiant 6500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Wi - Page 18
IMD fails, it is possible that the version of the system ROM is not current. Use the Compaq SmartStart CD, Version 4.0 to update the system ROM to a newer version that supports this feature. Using Command Line Parameters • To clear the log or acknowledge pending alerts via command line parameters - Compaq ProLiant 6500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Wi - Page 19
and many other documents by accessing the Compaq Web site at: http://www.compaq.com/support/techpubs SUMMARY Compaq continues to take great strides toward ensuring greater serviceability for all Compaq servers. The Compaq IML coupled with the new Compaq IML Viewer further enhances this objective
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ECG024/0498
[April 1998]
Prepared By
Microsoft Windows NT
Integration Team
Compaq Computer
Corporation
C
ONTENTS
Executive Summary
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3
Introduction
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3
What’s New
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3
Utility Overview
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3
Background
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5
Utility Benefits
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5
Software and
Hardware
Requirements
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6
Installing the
Utility
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7
Using the Utility
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8
Understanding
Utility Features
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8
Utility Tips
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17
Online Resources
from Compaq
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19
Summary
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Compaq Integrated Management Log
Viewer in a Microsoft Windows NT
Environment
Compaq continues to make our products easier to manage by introducing the Compaq
Integrated Management Log (IML) Viewer, which provides the user with superior
serviceability of Compaq servers.
This utility allows administrators to view and manage
IML system event entries on local or remote systems.
This document provides brief historical information on the Compaq IML and how it
relates to the Compaq IML Viewer.
Following the background information, this white
paper focuses on how and why administrators should use the Compaq IML Viewer, such
as understanding utility features, using the utility (locally and remotely), utility tips and
benefits.
Lastly, this document provides information on how to acquire other online
technical documents from Compaq.
The intended audience for this white paper is network administrators and system
engineers who install, configure and maintain high-end and mainstream Compaq servers
in a Microsoft Windows NT Server environment.