Use the Live Network settings to configure the connection used to automatically download the latest content from HP Live Network and to establish the RSS feed for the HP Live Network Announcements and the HP Live Network Patch Manager Announcements dashboard panes. This includes the following items:
Note: For your security and convenience, the HP Live Network content server uses HP Passport authentication. HP Passport is a single sign-in service that enables you register with all HP Passport-enabled web sites using a single user ID and password. To set up your HP Passport profile, go to:
http://h20229.www2.hp.com/passport-registration.html
Make sure that your HP Passport profile includes the 12-digit service agreement identifier (SAID) associated with your HPCA support contract. This SAID must include entitlement to HP BSA Essentials so that you can access the HP Live Network content server. For assistance, contact your HP Software sales representative.
Note: Passwords entered on this page are encrypted.
You can test your configuration information before you save it. When you request a test, the HPCA Console attempts to connect to the HP Live Network content server. If the connection succeeds, you know that your configuration information is valid. See Test Your Live Network Settings for details.