Compaq ProLiant 8500 Evaluating and Implementing Compaq Data Center Solutions - Page 9

Evaluating and Implementing Compaq Data Center Solutions for Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server 9 Figure 3 conceptually shows the change management relationship. Drivers Backup Software Network Operating System Anti-Virus Software Service Packs Complete Data Center Solution Management Software Server ProLiant 8500 Figure 3. Compaq managing the change for you Process All Compaq Data Center Solution components, including hardware, firmware, and software, are fixed upon certification with a guaranteed lifecycle of two years and remain under strict change control. This process pertains to all monitored components of the solution such as the following: • All hardware and firmware revisions pertaining to the Compaq Data Center Solution • Addition of a new qualified vendor for a particular Compaq Data Center Solution part • Changes to Compaq Data Center Solution spare parts • Any SoftPaq or ROMPaq for Compaq Data Center Solution drivers, utilities, or ROMs/BIOS • New versions and revisions of Compaq Data Center Solution software 13PS-0501B-WWEN