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Unit 6 - Systems and Network Management
Purpose                                                            6-1
Objectives                                                         6-1
Introduction                                                       6-2
Elements of Systems and Network Management                         6-2
High-End Systems Management                                        6-2
High-End Customer Needs                                            6-3
Fundamental Needs                                                  6-3
Specific High-End Needs                                            6-3
HP Solutions                                                       6-3
HP Strategy                                                        6-3
Key Messages                                                       6-3
Managing the Elements of Systems Management                        6-4
HP OpenView                                                        6-4
For the HP 3000 and HP 9000                                        6-4
For the HP 3000                                                    6-5
Performance Management                                             6-7
For the HP 3000 and HP 9000                                        6-7
For the HP 9000                                                    6-9
Storage Management                                                 6-9
Backup/Restore                                                     6-9
For the HP 3000                                                    6-9
For HP 9000                                                       6-10
The Future                                                        6-10
Tape Management                                                   6-10
For the HP 3000                                                   6-10
Disk Management                                                   6-10
Operations Control/Job Management                                 6-10
For the HP 3000                                                   6-11
For the HP 9000                                                   6-11
The Future                                                        6-11
Configuration Management                                          6-12
For the HP 3000 and HP 9000                                       6-12
For the HP 3000                                                   6-12
Security                                                          6-12
For the HP 3000                                                   6-12
For HP 9000                                                       6-13
Accounting                                                        6-13
Competition                                                       6-14
Managing the Elements of Systems Management                       6-14
OpenView Beats NetView                                            6-14
Performance Management                                            6-14
MVS is Complicated                                                6-14
Single-Level Storage Access is Better                             6-15
IBM Applications Must Be Adjusted                                 6-15
Configuration Management                                          6-16
HP's Simplicity is a Benefit                                      6-16
Accounting                                                        6-16
Security                                                          6-17
Operations Control                                                6-17
Job Scheduling                                                    6-17
Output Spooling                                                   6-18
Storage Management                                                6-18
Backup/Restore                                                    6-18
Disk Management                                                   6-19
Tape Management                                                   6-19
HP's Vision for the Future                                        6-19

Purpose
This unit describes the systems and network management capabilities
provided to high-end customers by HP's Corporate Business Systems
solutions. Included is background information on the importance of
systems management, high-end customer needs, and products designed to
meet those high-end needs.
   This unit focuses primarily on new solutions. It is not a
comprehensive discussion of the many HP and third-party solutions that
exist for customers -- it describes a subset.

Objectives
At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
o Identify critical systems management requirements of the high-end
  customer.
o Identify HP and third-party systems management solutions for the high-
  end customer.
o List the competitive advantages of HP systems management products.

Introduction
Systems and network management is the process by which systems and data
center managers ensure that environments operate efficiently and
reliably, are secure, and are adequate to meet future system resource
needs.

Elements of Systems and Network Management
   The elements of systems and network management include:
o Performance management
o Configuration management
o Accounting management
o Security
o Fault management (covered in Unit 6)
o Operations control
o Storage management

High-End Systems Management
Systems management is especially critical to high-end customers. High-
end systems involve greater complexity because of the:
o Large amounts of data to be processed
o Large number of users utilizing the system
o Higher level of resources that must be allocated to running the system
o Implications of security breaches that affect a larger community
o High cost of system malfunction and downtime
   The need for tools to manage a "data center" environment increases as
systems provide additional performance and capacity.
   A high-end system that delivers high performance is not enough ½
automated and highly functional software and peripherals that support
the systems management effort are critical.

High-End Customer Needs
   Fundamental Needs
HP systems management solutions address two fundamental needs of the
high-end customer:
o Automate or reduce operator intervention while increasing the level
  and quality of services.
o Respond to rapidly changing business conditions by quick and easy
  access to information.

Specific High-End Needs
Our solutions also address some specific systems management needs of the
high-end customer:
o Reduce workloads of system administration staff (and sometimes the
  number of people on staff).
o Improve the productivity of the MIS department, since MIS directors
  are expected to do more with less.
o Eliminate the need for on-site systems staff at remote data centers by
  the ability to install, configure, and manage systems from a central
  site ("lights out").
o Improve access to information that is needed to run the business more
  efficiently, such as marketing, inventory, or customer database
  information. This includes the need to have a disaster recovery plan.

HP Solutions
   HP Strategy
HP's strategy is to provide solutions that enable customers to manage
complex networks of systems as if they were a single system. This is
done using the HP OpenView framework.
Key Messages
   HP's Corporate Business Systems provide a comprehensive suite of
integrated data center management tools. These tools allow customers to
centrally manage their enterprises at a significant cost savings over
DEC and IBM systems.
   HP solutions are a natural fit for any data center environment
because of their adherence to industry and de facto standards. In many
cases, HP solutions fit into existing heterogeneous environments.

Managing the Elements of Systems Management
   HP OpenView
HP OpenView is HP's framework for systems and network management for
both MPE/iX and HP-UX. HP OpenView consists of a family of products,
with several that facilitate the management of large systems or data
centers from one centralized location.

For the HP 3000
HP OpenView System Manager
   For the MPE/iX environment, HP OpenView System Manager is an existing
product that monitors and controls networked (LAN and WAN) HP 3000
systems from one location. It uses a graphical PC-based "management by
exception" design, which only alerts the operator if something goes
wrong. The following features are new with Release 3.0:
o Task-Based Filtering
  Flexible Task-Based Filtering of Events enables the operator to group
  device-specific messages together for example, all tape messages
  grouped together, the print or job messages grouped together and
  displayed as an icon on one console, or separated by groups and sent
  to different consoles. (OpenView System Manager supports up to five
  consoles.)  This feature is very important for large data center
  environments, where it is common for one operator to handle tape
  management while another handles print management. The flexibility of
  Task-Based Filtering allows customers to manage according to their own
  practices and policies.
o Automated Response
  Automated response to messages reduces the need for operator
  intervention by initiating an automatic response to messages.
  Operators benefit by letting the systems run (and correct) themselves
  unless a problem exceeds a predefined threshold.
o Link to Other Applications
  Enhancements to the MPE/iX message catalog enable its messages (used
  by most applications) to communicate with HP OpenView System Manager.
  This feature better enables integrated application management.

HP OpenView Console
HP OpenView Console is a special high-end standard console for the new
HP 3000 CS DX that is based on OpenView System Manager. HP OpenView
Console provides a highly effective tool for automated operations.
OpenView Console functionality is particularly important for high-end
customers. As configurations grow, there are so many messages generated
that it is difficult for an operator to deal with them.

[Figure: OpenView Console, caption: none]

Peregrine's OpenSNA
Using Peregrine's OpenSNA, an HP 3000 can forward NetView's alarm and
alert information to HP OpenView Network Node Manager for display and
information.  HP OpenView Network Node Manager only runs on HP-UX.
NetBase
   HP is also introducing a strategic partnership with Quest's NetBase
for the HP 3000. NetBase is a comprehensive networking and data
management solution that allows a network of HP 3000s to work together
as one large system. NetBase is a key part of this high-end introduction
because it provides cluster-like capability, disaster recovery, and more
efficient use of computer resources across the network.
   Provided by Quest Software, NetBase has five major services:
o Central Network Directory provides access to databases and files
  across a network without application changes (discussed more under
  Configuration Management).
o Automatic Remote Process Management allows simple distribution of
  users to balance network loading (discussed more under Configuration
  Management).
o Network Spooling provides fast remote spooling with low overhead
  (discussed under Operations Control/Job Management).
o Shadowing (discussed more in Unit 7, High Availability) maintains
  copies of databases and files on additional computers without
  burdening existing processing.
o Statistics (discussed under Performance Management) provides a view of
  system utilization and performance to allow application and network
  tuning.

[Figure: Netbase Support For, caption: none]

For the HP 9000
   HP OpenView Network Node Manager
HP OpenView Network Node Manager is an existing product that manages
complex networks of systems from one central location. HP can now
provide connectivity with existing management schemes in mainframe
environments, particularly IBM's NetView, using several new third-party
products:
o Peregrine's OpenSNA allows both an HP 9000 HP Corporate Business
  Systems to act as the central management station for both TCP/IP
  (SNMP) and SNA (VTAM) networks. NetView's alarm and alert information
  is forwarded to HP OpenView for display and management.
o Also for the HP-UX environment, Brixton System's BrxOpenView
  facilitates communication between OpenView and NetView, IBM's central
  management facility. BrxOpenView converts OpenView events into SNA
  alerts and transmits them to NetView for logging and analysis.
  BrxOpenView runs as an HP-UX application, allowing IBM network
  operators to monitor and control LANs managed by HP OpenView.
o Peregrine Network Management System (PNMS) automates network
  administration and help-desk functions with integrated problem,
  change, inventory, configuration, and financial management
  applications.

Performance Management
Effectively managing systems resources is particularly critical in high-
end systems. Customers coming from a mainframe environment expect that
sophisticated performance tuning and management tools are available.
For the HP 3000 and HP 9000
   HP provides a wide array of products for performance management. The
following have new features:

HP GlancePlus
HP GlancePlus is an easy-to-use tool for monitoring current system
performance activity, and for isolating and resolving performance
bottlenecks.
   For the HP 3000, HP GlancePlus/iX has just been enhanced to include
an expert system for performance analysis.
HP LaserRX
   HP LaserRX collects historic system performance data and provides a
graphic or tabular view of the data.
   A new feature now allows the data to be viewed on either a PC or a
host HP 3000. This enables customers to have very detailed mainframe-
class reporting data that can be used for charge-back purposes.
RXForecast
   While no new functionality has been added to RXForecast, it is an
integral part of HP's performance management offering.  RXForecast uses
data gathered by LaserRx and statistical forecasting to predict future
computing capacity requirements.
   HP LaserRX, RXForecast, and GlancePlus are standard with HP 3000 CS
DX systems.

HP PerfView
HP PerfView is a powerful new tool for managing the performance of large
numbers of systems in a distributed, multi-vendor environment. HP
PerfView has numerous outstanding features, including:
o HP PerfView uses management-by-exception techniques to quickly
  identify and resolve existing and potential problems before systems
  and networks are affected.
o HP PerfView integrates with HP OpenView Network Node Manager to
  provide a graphical map of the environment, highlighting situations
  that require attention.
o HP PerfView also integrates node-specific analysis tools like HP
  GlancePlus and LaserRX.
   HP PerfView is very significant for high-end customers because it
enables the manager to set predefined performance parameters. If a
predefined limit is exceeded, the operator is notified.
   HP PerfView enables complete "end-to-end" performance analysis. That
is, it facilitates USER-based performance management -- using a
performance metric that users care about (such as response time).
Ultimately, this is how MIS shops are evaluated:  Did they meet their
users' expectations?
   Some performance tools fall short of this approach by only measuring
a component of the system, such as CPU utilization or I/O efficiency.
Users think of performance in terms of whether or not the system
resources they need are available to them in a timely manner, hence the
benefit of being able to set predefined thresholds which must not be
exceeded.

NetBase Statistics
The NetBase Statistics feature captures statistics about file, database,
and process-level activities. This aids in uncovering application
inefficiencies.

For the HP 9000
   CA-UNICENTER Performance Tools
CA-UNICENTER for UNIX includes performance management tools within its
integrated systems management solution. The performance monitor
identifies bottlenecks and measures resource utilization. This product,
available from Computer Associates, is based on mainframe systems
management tools in use today from CA.

Storage Management
Because of the increased capacity of the high-end systems, the ability
to manage data becomes even more critical. Maintaining up-to-date
backups is a standard requirement which must be met through quick and
efficient tools.

Backup/Restore
Both the HP 3000 and HP 9000 offer powerful backup and restore
utilities.

For the HP 3000
   HP TurboSTORE/iX and TurboSTORE/iX II
HP TurboSTORE/iX and TurboSTORE/iX II for MPE/iX provide fast,
unattended, online backup with up to eight parallel devices. TurboSTORE
includes a "fast-search" feature for use with DDS devices, support for
optical disk libraries, and two kinds of data compression, which enable
backup of up to 35 Gbytes/hour.

For HP 9000
   HP OmniBack and OmniBack/Turbo
HP OmniBack and OmniBack/Turbo for HP-UX provide fast unattended,
central backup and recovery from any system on a local network. It is
the fastest UNIX backup solution in the industry--up to 24 Gbytes/hour
with OmniBack/Turbo. Integration with major RDBMS (Oracle and Allbase)
or disk mirroring provides on-line backup functionality.
The Future
   In the second half of FY92, both TurboStore/iX II and OmniBack/Turbo
will support 3480-compatible tapes.

Tape Management
Tape management solutions (provided primarily by third parties) address
all aspects of tape usage and control.
For the HP 3000
   For MPE/iX, two solutions, OCS TAPE and UNISON TAPES are especially
significant to high-end customers because they utilize the IBM labeled
tape format.

For the HP 9000
For HP-UX, CA-UNICENTER provides mainframe-class tape management
capabilities.

Disk Management
Disk management solutions automatically determine which files must be
retained and which must be discarded. Both the HP 3000 and HP 9000
utilize third-party products to provide analysis and management of disk
space, including data migration and recovery tools.
   Various database management administration capabilities are provided
by HP and third parties. (See Unit 8, High-End Information Management
and Application Development.)

Operations Control/Job Management
Customers who are familiar with using large systems or mainframes expect
to utilize the systems for batch jobs in addition to OLTP. Efficient job
scheduling and job management tools are common requirements in large
data centers.
   We offer several solutions inherent in the operating system, plus
third-party solutions.

For the HP 3000
   MPE/iX JCL
MPE/iX JCL (Job Control Language) facilitates batch job scheduling and
execution. In addition, MPE/iX supports up to five distinctive
processing queues, which handle the execution priority.
NetBase Auto RPM
   NetBase for MPE/iX provides automatic remote process management. This
feature can be used for load balancing by moving an application from an
over-used system to an under-used system elsewhere on the network.
NetBase Spool
   NetBase also includes support for network spooling.  This allows the
cost of a system printer to be amortized across multiple systems.

For the HP 9000
   The following solutions are available for the HP-UX environment:
CA-UNICENTER
   CA-UNICENTER for HP-UX provides automated production control for
workload balancing and batch queue management.

HP OpenSpool/ UX
   HP OpenSpool/UX is a standards-based networked spooler for HP-UX. It
brings high-end commercial spooling capabilities to the UNIX
environment.
   OpenSpool/UX allows the cost of a system printer to be amortized
across multiple systems.
The Future
   For the future, we realize that operations control and job management
are areas where additional solutions are required to provide a robust
job management capability. We are currently evaluating third-party
solutions to address this issue.

Configuration Management
Both the increased number of users on high-end systems and the
integration of those systems within existing environments create a
critical need for tools to configure and centrally manage the systems.

For the HP 3000 and HP 9000
   HP OpenView DTC Manager
HP OpenView DTC Manager for both HP-UX and MPE/iX enables the operator
to centrally manage local and remote terminal connections. The operator
can dynamically add, delete, or modify DTCs and/or terminals in a
networked environment. This increases system uptime as well.

For the HP 3000
   NetBase Central File Directory
NetBase Central File Directory transparently maintains a centralized
directory of all files and databases that are available to network
users. When an application accesses a file or database, NetBase checks
the directory and sends the request to the appropriate machine.

Security
Preventing and monitoring unauthorized and uncontrolled access to system
resources is typically a major concern for high-end customers. When
there are a large number of users on the system and large amounts of
data, any breach in security can be very detrimental.

For the HP 3000
Inherent within MPE/iX are security features which exceed C2-level
functionality. Some that are especially useful in commercial
environments include ACDs, password aging, and idle session or
application termination. Idle session termination enables automatic
disabling of a workstation that has been left idle for a specified
amount of time, preventing unauthorized personnel from using an
unattended workstation.

For HP 9000
HP-UX also exceeds C2 functionality. Key enhancements include protected
password database, access control lists, and auditing. A B1 level of HP-
UX is also available. B1 is typically used in defense or government
agencies requiring multi-level sensitivity security.
   In addition to the security built into the operating system, there
are several third party solutions that enhance the security of the HP-UX
environment.  Two of particular significance to high-end customers are:

Security Check
Security Check from Raxco is a recognized security assessment and
management package available on HP-UX systems. It is frequently used in
high-end and data center environments and is the #1 security package
sold into DEC VMS environments.
   CA-UNICENTER
CA-UNICENTER for HP-UX includes a security system which provides global
enforcement of system entry, asset access control, periodic user
password changes, and account supervision.

Accounting
Tools that allow data center managers to charge users for resource
utilization are especially important to high-end customers. The billing
function is critical because it actually provides funding for the MIS
department. These tools enable MIS directors to show how they are "doing
more with less," providing better services for each dollar spent.
Solutions in this area for both MPE/iX and HP-UX are provided by third
parties such as OCS,
   CA-UNICENTER, and UNISON. In addition, the new host-based data
feature in LaserRX/iX facilitates easier access to data for charge-back
purposes.

Competition
   Managing the Elements of Systems Management
Where IBM "lights out" solutions exist, in an MVS/ESA environment it
only means automating the already complex and expensive mainframe
infrastructure. HP OpenView System Manager is a real advantage for
managing remote sites.

OpenView Beats NetView
IBM's current solutions consist of MVS/OCCF (Operator Communication
Control Facility) and NetView. MVS/OCCF offers very limited
functionality, providing only simplified remote console access, and only
to MVS systems. NetView, IBM's network management solution, is not
integrated with MVS/OCCF or with any other system and network product.
HP's OpenView, on the other hand, provides integrated systems and
network management. In addition, NetView is proprietary in nature,
whereas OpenView is based on standards. And finally, NetView is
implemented in a very costly manner, requiring mainframe support.
HP offers a more scalable systems and network management solution and is
better positioned to manage heterogeneous centralized and distributed
environments.

Performance Management
HP does not provide the same vast number of performance tuning and
control facilities typically found in mainframe environments. However,
since HP systems are less complex and more self-managing than
mainframes, they don't NEED the constant tuning that's required for a
mainframe.

Single-Level Storage Access is Better
MVS/ESA has a three-level storage access is less overall system
throughput relative to the single-level storage access in MPE/iX. This
again creates the need for MVS performance tuning products that are not
necessary in the MPE/iX environment.

IBM Applications Must Be Adjusted
Mainframes are so expensive that it has been worthwhile historically for
a customer to invest the time, people, and money to incrementally tune
the system. Given how much the system costs, squeezing an additional 3%
of performance gain out of the mainframe could represent a significant
payback. HP's systems, on the other hand, are so reasonably priced that
many customers realize a savings by simply adding another system if they
need more performance. The "people costs" associated with HP systems is
much lower than those required to maintain an IBM mainframe.
   Compared with performance tools available on AIX, HP's tools provide
much more functionality (such as network performance monitoring).
The bottom line is that performance management is not a strength that HP
should lead with when competing with mainframes. However, performance
measurement and monitoring tools are major HP strength when competing
with other midrange or mainframe alternative solutions. Your job will be
to convince mainframe customers who think they need mainframe-like
performance tools that HP environments reduce the need for such tools.

Configuration Management
IBM has only recently been able to dynamically reconfigure disks and
printers. Previously, only terminals could be added on-line. (HP can add
terminals and DTCs on-line.)  On-line changes to configurations are now
possible on MVS.
   IBM I/O controllers and devices can be added on-line using ESCON,
introduced in 1990. ESCON also allows for the use of fiber optic
technology.
   IBM also offers automatic reconfiguration, for switching to alternate
device paths, and deconfiguring failed memory and processor boards.
HP's Simplicity is a Benefit
   HP's strengths lie in the more simple nature of the systems. For both
MPE/iX and HP-UX environments, for example, no system programming is
required.
   HP also provides CD-ROM software distribution and customized pre-
loaded systems to ease (or eliminate) configuration activity.
   Relative to DEC, HP has an ease-of-use advantage with the HP OpenView
DTC Manager and HP OpenView System Manager.
HP, DEC, and IBM all offer similar functionality in software change
management.

Accounting
IBM's System Management Facility (SMF) collects data on all system
activities for accounting and performance purposes. In addition, there
are many third parties that provide accounting solutions for IBM
mainframes. While HP itself does not offer the same level of
functionality for accounting purposes, it is important to remember that
the cost of buying and maintaining an HP system is dramatically lower
than a mainframe. Consequently, obtaining these tools directly from HP
has not been a strong customer need. The functionality provided by our
third parties is more than adequate to do the job. This area should
never be a show-stopper.

Security
DEC, Sequent, and HP (both HP-UX and MPE/iX) currently support C2-level
functionality, which is the level of security most commonly required by
data processing environments.
   HP supports several features that go beyond DoD C2 requirements and
add extra value in a commercial environment.
   AT&T, IBM's MVS environment, and HP-UX all offer a higher level of
security (B1) that is commonly required only in high security DoD
environments.

Operations Control
One of the key differences between MPE/iX and MVS/ESA is in the ease of
operations. MPE/iX provides a much easier-to-use environment than
MVS/ESA. MIS shops in an MVS/ESA environment have found they may need
more than three times the staffing than in an MPE/iX environment. This
is primarily due to the differences in design philosophies. MPE/iX was
designed for OLTP applications with its single, integrated system
architecture, so ease of use and ease of operation were simple to
include.

Job Scheduling
Job scheduling is a common and regular function of most IBM systems,
especially since they were designed for batch processing. Therefore, it
is important to have a strong job scheduling function. In the IBM model,
based on Job Entry Subsystems (JES), the system manager must manage and
control the job scheduling tasks, and must be an expert. In the HP
world, job scheduling is more "egalitarian." Systems are more self-
managing, and the expert system manager resource is not necessary. HP's
job scheduling capabilities are less complex and more cost effective.
Because they are less complex, we don't have the level of queuing
sophistication and granularity that IBM systems have.
   In mainframe offload scenarios, emphasize that the HP system will be
running fewer jobs than the mainframe, so the IBM level of control is
not needed. In mainframe replacement scenarios, stress HP's cost
effectiveness and overall ease of use.

Output Spooling
IBM, spooling's spooling and printer control capabilities have more
granularity and offer a greater degree of optimization than HP's. The
customer, however, must keep additional staff to make use of the
optimization tools that are available. For example, changes in printer
configurations require system programmer involvement.
HP's systems do a low level of spooling optimization automatically, so
additional resources are not needed. This is particularly relevant in
mainframe offload scenarios, where the need for sophisticated printer
control capabilities is lessened.
   HP offers an additional benefit in that it supports PCL, the industry
standard printer language. HP can convert IBM AFP printer language to
PCL with the help of a third party (I-DATA).
   DEC, spooling and their third parties provide spooling functionality
that is comparable to HP and HP third-party solutions.
Storage Management

Backup/Restore
IBM, is known for its ability to quickly backup very large amounts of
data. However, the HP 3000 offers on-line backup across all file types
via TurboSTORE/iX or Mirrored Disk/iX, and the HP 9000 provides on-line
backup with DataPair/800. IBM provides on-line backup for databases
only.
   HP's offering is most competitive in mainframe-offload scenarios.
Although our solution is not as strong as IBM's in a true mainframe-
replacement situation, the customer gains in terms of cost effectiveness
and reliability.
   HP offers a better choice of backup devices, from inexpensive DDS to
high capacity optical disk. This point makes it easier to sell HP's
unattended backup solutions into more environments.
   IBM is known for the strength of its Hierarchical Storage Management
(HSM). Solutions in this area are planned for both MPE/iX and HP-UX. An
"HSM on the HP 3000" white paper will be available in Q3CY92.
DEC, offers on-line backup only for RDBMS databases (RDB). DEC does not
offer multiple device data storage capability.
Disk Management
   HP's third-party solutions provide similar functionality to IBM, ,
although IBM has more experience with disk configurations exceeding 100
Gbytes.
   MVS tends to be less efficient than HP in using disks. This increases
DASD costs for IBM users and drives greater interest on their part for
disk management software.

Tape Management
Both MPE/iX and HP-UX support third-party solutions that are comparable
in functionality to those offered in the traditional IBM, mainframe
environment.

HP's Vision for the Future
HP's vision for both the HP 3000 and HP 9000 is to become the best
provider of integrated, standards-based, self-managing systems. We will
provide integrated systems and network management products.
   HP will continue to build upon standards (specifically OSF's DME) for
future data center management solutions. In fact, HP will provide the
fastest path to DME by providing key technology over time. The DME APIs
(Application Programming Interfaces) will be available in 1993, so
developers can create applications which will be DME compliant. HP's
software Distribution Technology (accepted by OSF as part of DME) will
be widely available on HP-UX systems in 1993. This will enable an
administrator to initiate and monitor software installations and updates
to multiple destinations from a central location.

[Figure: HP OpenView Release 3, caption: none]

Our solutions will facilitate a lights-out environment. In the evolution
toward completely self-managing systems, we will do everything possible
to reduce:
o Man-machine interaction
o Probability of error
o Inconsistency in user interfaces
Customers should be able to apply their MIS budgets to the major MIS
mission:  data processing of corporate information to create a
competitive advantage. HP's goal is to make the operation and management
of the data center less and less costly. Our systems will increasingly
incorporate artificial intelligence to be self-tuning, auto-configuring,
and proactive in systems management.

Index
Automated Response  6-4
BrxOpenView  6-7
CA-UNICENTER  6-10, 6-12, 6-13, 6-14
DEC, security  6-16
DEC, spooling  6-18
DEC, storage management  6-18
GlancePlus  6-8, 6-9
GlancePlus/iX  6-8
HP OpenSpool/UX  6-12
HP OpenView Console 6-5
HP OpenView System Manager  6-4
IBM, competing against  6-14
IBM, disk management  6-18
IBM, spooling  6-17
IBM, storage management  6-18
IBM, tape management  6-18
LaserRX  6-8, 6-9
MPE/iX  6-4
MPE/iX JCL  6-11
NetBase  6-6, 6-11
NetBase Central File Directory  6-12
NetBase Statistics  6-9
NetView  6-14
OCS TAPE  6-10
OmniBack  6-10
OmniBack/Turbo  6-10
OpenSNA  6-6, 6-7
OpenView DTC Manager  6-12
OpenView Network Node Manager  6-7, 6-9
Peregrine Network Management System  6-8
PerfView  6-9
RXForecast  6-8
Security Check  6-13
Sequent, security  6-16
Task-Based Filtering  6-4
TurboSTORE/iX  6-10
UNISON  6-14
UNISON TAPES  6-10

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Unit 6 - Systems and Network Management