HP Netserver E Server series - Manual (Page 21)

1 Introducing HP NetServer AutoPilot
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Audience Assumptions
This guide is designed for the user who is familiar with installing and configuring
computer and network software. You need to be able to:
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log on to the HP NetServer as an administrator
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perform the basic administrative tasks required to maintain network operations
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install and configure network software products
For HP AutoPilot Client operation, you also need to be familiar with:
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Microsoft Windows
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Novell NetWare and/or Microsoft Windows NT network operating systems
If you are unfamiliar with software installation, or have not previously administered
computer networks, contact your computer dealer, or Hewlett-Packard for technical
support.
HP AutoPilot Software Components
The HP AutoPilot software stored on the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM consists
of two components: NSA 3.0 Server software and HP AutoPilot Client software.
NSA 3.0 Server Software
Specialized HP AutoPilot software must be installed on each HP NetServer and
includes:
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HP SNMP Software HP's Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) based
software works behind the scenes to identify changes in the HP NetServer status.
When a monitored operation on the server exceeds a pre-defined threshold, a
notice is relayed over the network using SNMP software (installed at both the HP
NetServer and HP AutoPilot Client).
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HP Automatic Server Restart Automatic Server Restart (ASR) eases the burden
of dealing with a system crash or "hang" by automatically restarting the system if a
failure occurs. ASR uses a combination of software and hardware to do this. (The
hardware components are built in to the HP NetServer.)