HP Operations Smart Plug-in for Microsoft Virtual Server

for HP Operations Manager for Windows

Release Notes

Software version: 1.30 / June 2008

This document provides an overview of the changes made to the HP Operations Smart Plug-in for Microsoft Virtual Server for HP Operations Manager for Windows 8.10. It contains important information not included in the manuals or in online help.

In This Version
Documentation Updates
Installation Notes
Enhancements and Fixes
Known Problems, Limitations, and Workarounds
Documentation Errata
Verified Environments
Support
Legal Notices

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In This Version

The following new features are supported in this version:

Documentation Updates

The first page of this release notes document contains the following identifying information:

To check for recent updates or to verify that you are using the most recent edition, go to the following web site:
http://ovweb.external.hp.com/lpe/doc_serv/

NOTE: To view files in PDF format (*.pdf), Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed on your system. To download Adobe Acrobat Reader, go to the following web site:
http://www.adobe.com

Installation Notes

Installation instructions for installing Microsoft Virtual Server SPI, are documented in the HP Operations Smart Plug-ins DVD Installation and Upgrade Guide for Windows provided in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. The document file is included on the HP Operations Smart Plug-ins for HP Operations Manager for Windows DVD, as:

\Documentation\SPI_DVD_Install.pdf

Software and Hardware Requirements

Before installing the Microsoft Virtual Server SPI, make sure that your system meets the minimum requirements listed below. For the management server requirements, refer to the HP Operations Manager for Windows 8.10 requirements.

Installing Microsoft Virtual Server SPI Reporter on a Microsoft Cluster with HP Reporter 3.60 or 3.70 and no HP Operations Manager Installation

You must install the Microsoft Virtual Server SPI Reporter only on the cluster node where the HP Reporter 3.60 or 3.70 resource group is active.

To uninstall Microsoft Virtual Server SPI Reporter, you must make sure that you uninstall Microsoft Virtual Server SPI Reporter from the same cluster node on which you installed it. In addition, you must make sure that the HP Reporter 3.60 or 3.70 resource group is active on the cluster node during uninstallation.

Upgrading Microsoft Virtual Server SPI

The following Microsoft Virtual Server SPI version can be upgraded or migrated:

b.01.00, 1.10

No special actions are required for upgrading Microsoft Virtual Server SPI. During the installation using the HP Operations Smart Plug-ins for HP Operations Manager for Windows DVD, the previous SPI version is detected and the installation proceeds as expected.

Enhancements and Fixes

None

Known Problems, Limitations, and Workarounds

Installation of HP MSVS2005 Host Agents might fail

The installation of HP MSVS2005 Host Agents application might fail due to insufficient permissions to install the application when you run the following tools or policy:

You must run these tools or policy as a user with permissions to install or uninstall applications.

To change the user for a tool:

  1. From the HPOM console, right-click the Host Agent Install or Host Agent Uninstall tool and select Properties. The Tool Properties dialog box opens.
  2. Select the Target tab from the Tool Properties dialog box.
  3. Clear the Run as Agent User check box. The User Name text box is enabled.
  4. Type the <user name> in the User Name text box. The Password text box is enabled.
  5. Type the <password> in the Password text box. The Verify Password text box is enabled.
  6. Type the <password> for confirmation in the Verify Password text box.
  7. Click OK. This completes the procedure to change the user for a tool.

To change the user for a policy:

  1. From the HPOM console, double-click the MSVSSPI-HP Host Agent Install policy. The MSVSSPI-HP Host Agent Install dialog box opens.
  2. Select the Task tab.
  3. Select the As user check box. The As user text box is enabled.
  4. Type the <user name> in the As user text box.
  5. Select the Specify password check box. The Specify password text box is enabled.
  6. Type the <password> in the Specify password text box.
  7. Click Save and Close.
  8. From the HPOM console, right-click MSVSSPI-HP Host Agent Install policy and select All Tasks > Deploy on.... The Deploy policies on... dialog box opens.
  9. Select the required host nodes from the dialog box and click OK. This completes the procedure to change the user for a policy.

Documentation Errata

There are no known errors in the Microsoft Virtual Server SPI documentation.

Verified Enviroment

Microsoft Virtual Server SPI version 1.30 supports only HP Operations Manager for Windows 8.10 and 8.00, and HP OpenView Operations for Windows 7.50. Earlier versions of HP Operations Manager for Windows are not supported.

Supported operating system versions on the Virtual Server host node:

Supported operating system versions on the Virtual Server guest node:

Support

You can visit the HP Software Support web site at:
http://www.hp.com/go/hpsoftwaresupport

This web site provides contact information and details about the products, services, and support that HP offers.

HP Software online software support provides customer self-solve capabilities. It provides a fast and efficient way to access interactive technical support tools needed to manage your business. As a valued support customer, you can benefit by being able to do the following:

NOTE: Most of the support areas require that you register as an HP Passport user and sign in. Many also require an active support contract. To find more information about support access levels, go to the following URL:
http://www.hp.com/managementsoftware/access_level

To register for an HP Passport ID, go to the following URL:
http://www.managementsoftware.hp.com/passport-registration.html

Legal Notices

©Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S. Government under vendor's standard commercial license.

The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.