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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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SETTING THE STAGE
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MARKET PERSPECTIVE
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Figure 1: Enterprise Windows NT Cluster
Market Drivers and Obstacles
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COMPAQ’S RESPONSE
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ENTERPRISE CLUSTER MANAGEMENT
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CLUSTER MANAGEMENT ISSUES
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CLUSTER MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
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ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT ISSUES
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ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
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Figure 2: Managing Clusters in the Enterprise
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EXISTING SOLUTIONS
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HOW COMPAQ ADDRESSES THE REQUIREMENTS
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INSIGHT MANAGER XE – CLUSTER MONITOR
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ARCHITECTURE
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Figure 3: Cluster Monitor Architecture
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MEETING CLUSTER MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
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MEETING ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
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INTELLIGENT CLUSTER ADMINISTRATOR
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ARCHITECTURE
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Figure 4: Intelligent Cluster Administrator Architecture
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MEETING CLUSTER MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
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MEETING ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
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WHY COMPAQ’S APPROACH MAKES SENSE
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BOTTOM LINE
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