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Installing IBM System Management Tools

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IBM Alert on LAN configures and monitors the Alert on LAN hardware that comes with some computer models. IBM Alert on LAN can be used to notify a LAN administrator of power-on self-test (POST) failures, operating system problems, environmental problems (such as high system temperatures and system voltage fluctuations), and some security breaches (such as chassis intrusion). Like Wake on LAN, IBM Alert on LAN can function when the computer power switch is turned off. Administrators can monitor IBM Alert on LAN using system management software, such as IBM Netfinity Manager 5.2 or Intel LANDesk Client Manager Administrator 3.3. For further information on IBM Alert on LAN, refer to http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/desktop/alertonlan on the World Wide Web. IBM SMART Reaction Client is a program designed to protect data on computers that have Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART) hard disk drives. SMART monitors the status of a hard disk drive and generates predictive failure analysis (PFA) alerts if a potential failure exists within the drive. IBM SMART Reaction Client intercepts these alerts and converts them to useful responses (such as displaying screen messages at the client workstation or alerting additional parties that a specific workstation has a potential hard disk failure). IBM SMART Reaction Client has a full-function backup and restoration program, as well as a mirroring program, which can be used to dynamically "mirror" the contents of up to 64 folders to another hard disk. As source files are saved, the mirror files are automatically updated to contain the same data. IBM SMART Reaction Client also has a built-in scheduler for scheduling backup, restore, and mirror operations. The IBM SMART Reaction Manager program must be installed and running on at least one network computer before IBM SMART Reaction Client can be installed on any client workstation. IBM SMART Reaction Manager, as well as complete documentation on the IBM SMART Reaction program (Client and Manager), is available at http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/desktop/sr/ on the World Wide Web. Intel LANDesk Client Manager 3.1 is an application that provides a graphical user interface for accessing all the components of IBM System Management Tools. LANDesk Client Manager also provides self-help diagnostic tools, including a PC health meter and a mechanism for issuing alerts about potential problems. The application automatically polls memory and other hardware to detect potential failure conditions, and it takes periodic snapshots of critical configuration files for change management and restoration. You can use LANDesk Client Manager to manage your own computer, or the program can be used in conjunction with Intel LANDesk Client Manager Administrator to enable a network administrator to remotely monitor your computer. Further information on LANDesk Client Manager Administrator is available at http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/desktop/ on the World Wide Web. Installing IBM System Management Tools To install IBM System Management Tools: 1. Close the Welcome to Windows NT window if it is open. Chapter 3. System Management Applications 19

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IBM Alert on LAN configures and monitors the Alert on LAN hardware that comes
with some computer models.
IBM Alert on LAN can be used to notify a LAN
administrator of power-on self-test (POST) failures, operating system problems,
environmental problems (such as high system temperatures and system voltage
fluctuations), and some security breaches (such as chassis intrusion).
Like Wake on
LAN, IBM Alert on LAN can function when the computer power switch is turned off.
Administrators can monitor IBM Alert on LAN using system management software,
such as IBM Netfinity Manager 5.2 or Intel LANDesk Client Manager Administrator
3.3.
For further information on IBM Alert on LAN, refer to
IBM SMART Reaction Client is a program designed to protect data on computers that
have Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART) hard disk drives.
SMART monitors the status of a hard disk drive and generates predictive failure
analysis (PFA) alerts if a potential failure exists within the drive.
IBM SMART
Reaction Client intercepts these alerts and converts them to useful responses (such as
displaying screen messages at the client workstation or alerting additional parties that
a specific workstation has a potential hard disk failure).
IBM SMART Reaction Client
has a full-function backup and restoration program, as well as a mirroring program,
which can be used to dynamically “mirror” the contents of up to 64 folders to another
hard disk.
As source files are saved, the mirror files are automatically updated to
contain the same data.
IBM SMART Reaction Client also has a built-in scheduler for
scheduling backup, restore, and mirror operations.
The IBM SMART Reaction
Manager program must be installed and running on at least one network computer
before IBM SMART Reaction Client can be installed on any client workstation.
IBM
SMART Reaction Manager, as well as complete documentation on the IBM SMART
Reaction program (Client and Manager), is available at
Intel LANDesk Client Manager 3.1 is an application that provides a graphical user
interface for accessing all the components of IBM System Management Tools.
LANDesk Client Manager also provides self-help diagnostic tools, including a PC
health meter and a mechanism for issuing alerts about potential problems.
The
application automatically polls memory and other hardware to detect potential failure
conditions, and it takes periodic snapshots of critical configuration files for change
management and restoration.
You can use LANDesk Client Manager to manage your
own computer, or the program can be used in conjunction with Intel LANDesk Client
Manager Administrator to enable a network administrator to remotely monitor your
computer.
Further information on LANDesk Client Manager Administrator is
available at http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/desktop/ on the World Wide Web.
Installing IBM System Management Tools
To install IBM System Management Tools:
1.
Close the Welcome to Windows NT window if it is open.
Chapter 3.
System Management Applications
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