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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 - HP ProLiant 2500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 2
FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. Compaq, Contura, Deskpro, Fastart, Compaq Insight Manager, LTE, PageMarq, Systempro, Systempro/LT, ProLiant, TwinTray, ROMPaq, LicensePaq, QVision, SLT, ProLinea, SmartStart Compaq PC Card Solution logo are trademarks and/or service marks of Compaq - HP ProLiant 2500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 3
on each feature. UTILITY OVERVIEW First, understand that the Compaq IML is a repository of significant system events such as memory and power-on-self-test (POST) errors that can occur in either the hardware or software. The Compaq IML Viewer provides easy access to this important information 3 - HP ProLiant 2500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 4
in the Compaq IML Viewer along with a description of each field type: • Description - A brief description or account of the event including the location such as slot number or port number. • Class - The category of the event such as in the disk subsystem, operating system, power subsystem, etc - HP ProLiant 2500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 5
IML. Refer to Table 2 for a complete list of the current Compaq servers that support an Integrated Management Log. UTILITY BENEFITS The Compaq IML Viewer expands Compaq's system management strategy by allowing users to view system events either locally or remotely. The ability to remotely manipulate - HP ProLiant 2500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - 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 - HP ProLiant 2500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 7
the Compaq IML Viewer using Express Setup, perform the following steps: 1. Start Windows NT and login to an account with administrative privileges. 2. Insert the Compaq SSD for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Version 2.04 Revision A into the diskette drive. 3. Start the Compaq Support Software Setup - HP ProLiant 2500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 8
support the IML, the utility displays the appropriate error message. Note: To install the Remote Monitor Service, use the Compaq SSD for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Version 2.04A or later. To view the IML on a local machine using the Compaq IML Viewer, complete the following steps: 1. Start Windows - HP ProLiant 2500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 9
recognize the pending alerts flashing on the system's IMD when a new event is logged to the IML. Using Command-Line Parameters Allows users to use the features of the utility from a console. Marking IML Entries as Repaired System administrators can use the Compaq IML Viewer to mark IML entries as - HP ProLiant 2500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 10
It reverts back to displaying Start\Programs\Compaq System Tools\Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer 3. Highlight the event(s) once an action (to fix or replace the component) has been taken to resolve the problem. Note: To select more than one event, hold down the Ctrl key to select specific - HP ProLiant 2500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 11
that occurred in the past week, they could use the filtering feature to view this information. The Compaq IML Viewer filter is a compound filter, thus allowing users to filter entries on more than one category. For example, if a user selects Operating System for the class, Critical for the severity - HP ProLiant 2500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 12
event information at a later date using the utility. Once the IML has been saved or "archived," the file becomes a static log of system events and is no longer dynamically updated by the IML. There is a limited amount of memory allocated for the IML on the server, and when the log reaches full - HP ProLiant 2500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 13
Viewer. The steps that follow outline how to save IML files using the Compaq IML Viewer. 1. Select Save Log as ... on the Log Menu to save the IML. 2. Type the name of the file to be saved, then select the location of where you would like to save it. 3. Select Save to save - HP ProLiant 2500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 14
started Windows NT, logged in to your account and opened the Compaq IML Viewer. The steps that follow outline how to clear the IML using the Compaq IML file has been archived it becomes static information; therefore, system administrators cannot mark event entries as repaired and the saved IML file - HP ProLiant 2500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 15
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 The Compaq IML Viewer also supports command line operation of the utility via the Command - HP ProLiant 2500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 16
another system is an invaluable tool. The Compaq IML Viewer provides system administrators the ability to view the IML on servers located down the Windows NT Control Panel or use the Windows NT Start Menu and select: Start\Programs\Compaq System Tools\Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer 3. Type - HP ProLiant 2500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 17
as repaired using the Compaq IML Viewer, the alerts on the Integrated Management Display will continue to flash down the Ctrl key to select specific events or hold down the Shift key and select a specific group of events information in that format. It reverts back to displaying all entries. Sorting - HP ProLiant 2500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 18
alerts on the 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 - HP ProLiant 2500 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 19
to support Microsoft Windows NT on Compaq servers. You can download these 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
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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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Introduction
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3
What’s New
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3
Utility Overview
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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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Online Resources
from Compaq
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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.