Chapter 3 Installation

Obtain the VSE Management Software installation package. The software can be installed from the HP-UX AR media by selecting the optional bundle VSEMgmt. It is also available as a single download from Software Depot at http://h20293.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=vse. The software includes a 90-day trial license. For more information about VSE Management Software licenses, see the VSE Management Software Quick Start Guide Version A.03.00.00.

Prepare for VSE Management Software installation by installing the required software and patches, establishing common WBEM user credentials on the CMS and managed systems, and completing preinstallation steps for Linux and Microsoft Windows managed systems. See “Preparing for Installation”.

If you are upgrading from a previous version of the VSE Management Software, perform the upgrade preinstallation steps as described in “Before Upgrading from a Previous Version”.

Install HP SIM and the VSE Management Software on the CMS. See “Installing the Software on the CMS”.

Launch HP SIM and run the First Time Wizard and the Discovery processes. See “Launching HP SIM”.

Install the WBEM providers and other agent software on your managed systems. See “Installing VSE Agent Software on Managed Systems”.

If you upgraded from a previous version of the VSE Management Software, perform the upgrade postinstallation steps as described in “After Upgrading from a Previous Version”.

Configure the VSE Management Software for your environment. See “VSE Management Software Configuration”.