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Hewlett-Packard Instant Support Enterprise Edition (ISEE) is a secure remote support platform for your business servers and storage devices. This document covers ISEE configuration on a single ISEE Standard edition HP-UX imaged client. The full version of the software is already imaged and ready to enable and configure.

If a new software installation or multi-client or advanced configurations are needed, see www.hp.com/learn/isee for the full document HP Instant Support Enterprise Edition Client Installation and Upgrade Guide.

Before You Begin

CAUTION: The Event Monitoring System (EMS) is installed as part of the ISEE platform software bundle. The (EMS) Listener is a daemon monitoring EMS events generated by the HP-UX operating system. This functionality is integral to the success of ISEE-based support. DO NOT disable or uninstall EMS.

You can determine if and which version of ISEE is on your server by running the following command:

#> swlist | grep ISEE

HP-UX 11i v2 and 11i v3 have different requirements and statuses. Read the following version statements before proceeding.

For ISEE on Servers using HP-UX 11i v2 September 2004 & Later:

  • The ISEE Client software is part of the HP-UX OE/AR media releases and is pre-installed on HP-UX servers.

  • No special requirements exist for HP-UX 11i v2 servers running with processors, other than the Dual Processor Itanium Chip Set; those users may continue to Step A.

  • The minimum required JRE for HP-UX 11i v2 servers with Dual Processor Itanium Chip Set processors is 1.4.2-2.

    You can obtain a current JRE version at:
    http://www.hp.com/products1/unix/java/java2/sdkrte14/index.html

    You can obtain a installation instructions for the JRE at:
    http://www.hp.com/products1/unix/java/java2/sdkrte14/index.html

For ISEE on Servers using HP-UX 11i v3 & Later:

  • The ISEE Client software will be available after March, 2007.

  • The ISEE Client software is NOT included in the HP-UX AR/OE (shipping January, 2007), and is not pre-installed on servers.

  • The ISEE Client software can be manually installed, when it becomes available, by following the instructions in “Installing HP-UX Clients”.

Step A: Verifying Internet Connectivity

Whether you are using a Web proxy server or not, validate that you can reach your appropriate regional URL through Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer on the supported device before installing the ISEE client software:

  • http://isee.americas.hp.com/mots/motserv

  • http://isee.europe.hp.com/mots/motserv

  • http://isee.asiapac.hp.com/mots/motserv

CAUTION: If the connection fails, do not attempt to enable ISEE software until connectivity is established.

Step B: Enabling ISEE on Servers using HP-UX 11i v2 September 2004 & Later

By default, on servers using HP-UX 11i v2 September 2004 & Later, installed with HP OE Media, ISEE is installed in a disabled state. To enable the client complete the following steps:

  1. In the file /etc/rc.config.d/hpservices.conf change the value of START_TUNER from 0 to 1.

  2. In the file /etc/rc.config.d/rstemsListener change the value of RST_LISTENER from 0 to 1.

  3. Execute /sbin/init.d/hpservices start.

  4. Execute /sbin/init.d/rstemsListener start.

Step C: Configuring ISEE

CAUTION: “Cloning” or imaging of a configured ISEE client is not supported.
  1. Open the following URL:

       http://<client_hostname>:5060/start.html

    Where <client_hostname> is the fully qualified name or IP address of the monitored system.

  2. Enter admin for your user name and isee for your password when prompted by the browser, and click [OK].

    CAUTION: This is the default password for all ISEE users. HP STRONGLY recommends changing your password after you complete the Client configuration.
  3. Read the informational window (see Figure 1-1 “HP ISEE Client User Interface Informational Window”) and click [OK].

    Figure 1-1 HP ISEE Client User Interface Informational Window

    HP ISEE Client User Interface Informational Window
  4. Enter your contact information in the appropriate fields (see Figure 3-2 through Figure 3-3). Asterisks indicate required fields.

    Failure to provide complete and accurate contact and company information jeopardizes HP’s ability to identify, diagnose, and repair hardware problems. False information may require reinstallation of the ISEE client software.

    CAUTION: For HP to provide a timely response to events that do NOT occur during normal business hours, it is critical to enter complete information for at least one Additional Contact for after hours notification.

    Figure 1-2 HP ISEE Client User Interface Contact Information Configuration Screens

    HP ISEE Client User Interface Contact Information Configuration Screens
    CAUTION: Do NOT enter any information in the Server Name field (see Figure 1-3 “HP ISEE Client User Interface Company Information Configuration Screens”) It is automatically configured with the appropriate HP service center address for your contract.

    Figure 1-3 HP ISEE Client User Interface Company Information Configuration Screens

    HP ISEE Client User Interface Company Information Configuration Screens

    If a Web proxy server is part of your environment, verify that your Web proxy server information is entered correctly in the System Information section (for example, <web_proxy.domain>.com:80). Inaccurate Web proxy server or firewall configuration information will prevent HP ISEE from operating correctly.

    During the installation, your notification, security, and communication options are automatically configured to the default HP ISEE values. No additional configuration is necessary.

  5. Click [submit].

  6. Click [OK] on the update message (see Figure 1-4 “Update in Progress Dialog Box”).

    Figure 1-4 Update in Progress Dialog Box

    Update in Progress Dialog Box

    The ISEE client software automatically receives ISEE client updates when it communicates with HP and displays new configuration options when they are available.

  7. Click [OK] to the update pop up (see Figure 1-5 “ISEE Updates Dialog Box ”) to continue with the ISEE client software configuration.

    Figure 1-5 ISEE Updates Dialog Box

    ISEE Updates Dialog Box
  8. Scroll down to the Entitlement Information section (Figure 1-6 “Entitlement Information ”) and select a radio button either Serial Number with Product number and/or Contract Identifier and Type. For most servers, the Serial and Product numbers will be automatically populated.

    • A customer whose host is covered by warranty should leave the Contract ID field blank.

    • A customer who has purchased an extended or uplifted warranty at the time the device was purchased will likely have an HP Care Pack support contract. The HP Care Pack contains a second/separate support serial number that is different than the serial number for the host itself. When selecting the HP Care Pack Serial Number contract type, enter the HP Care Pack serial number as the contract identifier.

    Figure 1-6 Entitlement Information

    Entitlement Information
  9. Click [submit].

  10. Click [OK] on the progress dialog box (see Figure 1-7 “Update in Progress Dialog Box”).

    Figure 1-7 Update in Progress Dialog Box

    Update in Progress Dialog Box
  11. Read the entitlement verification screen (Figure 1-8 “Entitlement Verification ”) and click [close].

    Figure 1-8 Entitlement Verification

    Entitlement Verification
  12. Click [Yes] on the pop up to close the browser window.

    Figure 1-9 Close Window Dialog Box

    Close Window Dialog Box
  13. Log back into the ISEE Client User Interface, as described in Step One.

    The welcome to hp instant support enterprise edition screen (see Figure 1-10 “HP ISEE Client User Interface Installation Incidents”) displays open incidents.

    Figure 1-10 HP ISEE Client User Interface Installation Incidents

    HP ISEE Client User Interface Installation Incidents

    If HP ISEE is installed correctly, multiple incidents will display. (Figure 1-10 “HP ISEE Client User Interface Installation Incidents”).

    There may be a delay of up to five minutes before all three incidents display; you may refresh your browser manually during this time to check for new incidents. If you do not see the New_Installation incident, the installation has failed; contact your HP Support Representative.

Step D: Scheduling System Collections

To configure and enable new ISEE system collections, or to modify existing collection schedules on your HP-UX Monitored Device:

  1. Set your collection schedule by entering the command:

       /opt/hpservices/contrib/SysInfo/bin/setSysInfoCronEntry.sh -i

  2. At the prompt choose a day of the week to schedule your collection (0=Sunday, 1=Monday, 2=Tuesday, and so on), enter the number for the appropriate day.

  3. Choose a time of day to schedule your collection (use 24-hour time: 0100 = 1:00 AM, 1700 = 5:00 pm, and so on), enter the number for the appropriate time of day.

    The settings you choose can be changed later by running the script:

       /opt/hpservices/contrib/SysInfo/bin/setSysInfoCronEntry.sh -i

    You can also edit the root crontab file as with any other cron-scheduled job.Scheduled collections can be disabled after installation by running the command:

       /opt/hpservices/contrib/SysInfo/bin/setSysInfoCronEntry.sh -d

    Repeat the Scheduling Configuration Collections section on each monitored HP-UX Client that will submit configuration information.

Step E: Changing Your Default Password

HP strongly recommends that you change your password for the HP ISEE Client UI. To change these settings, complete the following steps:

  1. Open the HP ISEE Client UI in your browser:

       http://<client_hostname>:5060/start.html

    Where <client_hostname> is the fully qualified name of the Monitored Device.

  2. Log on using the current default user name and password.

  3. Click configuration options from the left menu bar, and a second window appears.

  4. Click communication from the new window.

  5. Change your password and confirm your new password on the communication options page.

  6. Click [submit] to save your new password.

  7. Log in again when prompted using your new password.

Troubleshooting the Client Installation

For more details about using ISEE, full installations, the advanced configurations, or troubleshooting help, refer to the HP Instant Support Enterprise Edition Client Installation and Upgrade Guide located at URL www.hp.com/learn/ISEE.

You may also reference the ISEE security white paper at:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/services/hardware/info/isee_standard_config.pdf

For additional troubleshooting help, obtain assistance from the support web site: www.hp.com/support

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