Compaq 307560-001 Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Windo - Page 6

ECG024/0498 WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... • Ability to save the IML to a comma-separated file for viewing at a later date using a third-party application, such as a spreadsheet program. • Ability to print out a hard copy of the IML. SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS Using the Compaq IML Viewer is relatively straightforward once a user understands the basic features of the utility. Understanding the location of where the software needs to reside and the hardware needed to use this utility is the key to successfully implementing and utilizing this utility throughout a network. Software Requirements This utility is based upon client/server architecture. This type of network architecture dedicates servers to act as service providers to clients and clients to perform the work. Servers can be dedicated to providing one or more network services such as file storage, shared printing, communications, email service, etc. Since the Compaq IML Viewer is based on this type of architecture, it can run on any server and connect to any other server on the network running the Compaq Remote Monitor Service. The local machine is no exception. To view the IML on the local machine, it must be running the Compaq Remote Monitor Service. The following is a quick reference of the software required to run the utility: On the machine running the utility: Install the Compaq IML Viewer from the Compaq Support Software Diskette (SSD) for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Version 2.04A or later. On the machine the utility will connect to: Install the Compaq Remote Monitor Service from the Compaq SSD 2.04A or later. Note: The Compaq IML Viewer and Remote 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 6500 ProLiant 7000 6