23.2 INSTALLATIONBefore installing the management platform, develop a plan. See Chapter 13, "Out-of-the-box with HP OpenView Operations," for implementation planning. Read the HP OpenView Operations/Performance for Windows Installation Guide . It is also recommended that you test the installation on a non-production server if possible to become familiar with OVOW prior to implementation into production. The products installed on the management server are delivered on a CD media kit. 23.2.3 Product SummaryThe initial installation of the OVOW management platform includes the following products:
Smart Plug-Ins:
NoteDuring the guided installation process, select the products and components that are appropriate for your enterprise solution. 23.2.4 Installation SummaryPrior to the installation, verify that you have met all prerequisites for hardware and software. They are documented in the HP OpenView Operations Performance for Windows Installation Guide . The installation summary provides a high-level look at the installation tasks as shown in the following list:
23.2.5 Product Directory StructureProgram files are transferred from the CD onto the file system into the following directories by default:OVInstallDir = <drive>:\Program Files\ HP OpenViewOVDataDir = <drive>:\Program Files\ HP OpenView\DataOVAgentInstallDir = <OVInstallDir>\packages = agent softwareOVAgentDataDir = <OVAgentInstallDir>OVDataDir\HP OVInstall = server/console install/upgrade log filesOVDataDir\HP OVInstall = <package>_install.log files<drive>:\SystemRootDir = installer log file<drive>:\SysTemp = OVOW agent install log file 23.2.6 Product DocumentationThe product documentation is available from the OpenView support web site, http://ovweb.external.hp.com/lpe/doc_serv/. After installation, the product guides are also found on the management server in the directory <OVInstalldir>\NLS\1033\Manuals\. The OVOW documentation is listed here for reference.
Other documents are available for each addition software application, SPI, or product component installed on the management server. 23.2.7 Product DemonstrationThe HP OpenView Integrated service Assurance for Windows is a live demonstration program that explains the OVOW components. The demonstration is viewable via the web at http://www.openview.hp.com/demos/indexl. 23.2.8 TrainingAfter the installation is complete, a self-guided tutorial displays to help you become more familiar with the primary system administration tasks.Visit http://education.hp.com to view course outlines and schedule OpenView training classes. |