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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 - HP ProLiant 1600 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 2
service marks of Compaq Computer Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright ©1998 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows NT Server - HP ProLiant 1600 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 3
Compaq Integrated Management Log (IML) Viewer, which provides the user with superior serviceability of Compaq servers the IMD and command line support and can be found on the Compaq SSD for Windows NT 4.0, that the Compaq IML is a repository of significant system events such as memory and power-on- - HP ProLiant 1600 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 4
level, the utility also provides a wealth of additional information to system administrators increasing the serviceability of Compaq servers. Listed below are the event fields found in the Compaq IML Viewer along with a description of each field type: • Description - A brief description or account - HP ProLiant 1600 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 5
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. And now with the development of the Compaq IML Viewer, the • Ability to filter or sort IML entries so a user can find specific information quickly. 5 - HP ProLiant 1600 | 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 1600 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 7
service as well as the Compaq IML Viewer, use Custom or Express Setup in the Compaq SSD for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Version 2.04A or later. Note: For information on where to install the Compaq Remote Monitor Service and the Compaq Compaq Support Software Setup program. 4. Select Compaq Integrated - HP ProLiant 1600 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 8
to the local machine. If the local machine is not running the 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 SSD for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Version 2.04A or later. To view - HP ProLiant 1600 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - 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 - HP ProLiant 1600 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 10
selecting: 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 events or hold down - HP ProLiant 1600 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 11
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. 3. Select OK to apply the - HP ProLiant 1600 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 12
the IML The Compaq IML Viewer offers many advanced serviceability features such as supports comma-separated files. Saving the IML Saving the IML allows administrators to save IML entries for historical purposes. The Compaq memory allocated for the IML on the server, and when the log reaches full - HP ProLiant 1600 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - 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 - HP ProLiant 1600 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 14
all IML entries on the currently selected machine. Printing the IML Printing 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 the entire log, be sure to clear any filters that have been - HP ProLiant 1600 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - 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 - HP ProLiant 1600 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 16
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 buildings down the street, or thousands of miles away. At startup, the utility - HP ProLiant 1600 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - Page 17
jobs. Listed below are some useful tips all users should know while using Compaq IML Viewer. Most but not all of these tips are listed once 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. • If an IML entry has been - HP ProLiant 1600 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - 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 - HP ProLiant 1600 | Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Window - 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.