HP Operations Smart Plug-in for Microsoft® Exchange Server Release Notes

for HP Operations Manager for Windows®

Software version: 13.08

Publication date: January 2011

This document is an overview of the changes made to HP Operations Smart Plug-in for Microsoft Exchange Server (Microsoft Exchange SPI) version 13.08, for HP Operations Manager (HPOM) for Windows. It contains important information not included in the manuals or Online Help. You can find information about the following in this document:

What's New in This Release?
Installation Notes
Enhancements and Fixes
Known Problems, Limitations, and Workarounds
Documentation Updates
Localization Support
HP Software Product Integration
HP Software Support
Legal Notices


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What's New in This Release?

The Microsoft Exchange SPI version 13.08 supports the following:

Installation Notes

Installation requirements, as well as instructions for installing the Microsoft Exchange SPI are documented in the Installation Guide for HP Operations Smart Plug-in for Microsoft Exchange Server provided in PDF (.pdf) format. You can find the Installation Guide on the product installation media at this location:

\Documentation\SPI Guides\

You can also find detailed information about the Microsoft Exchange SPI in the Microsoft Exchange SPI Online Help after you install the product.

Software and Hardware Requirements

Before installing Microsoft Exchange SPI, ensure that your system meets the following minimum requirements:

Support Matrix

You can find the Support Matrix for this product that lists all software and hardware requirements at this location: http://support.openview.hp.com/selfsolve/document/KM323488

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: Access levels.

To register for an HP Passport ID, go to: HP Passport Registration.

 

Enhancements and Fixes

To display details about the fix, click the reference number link to go to the HP Software Support web site. The first time you click a link, you must enter your HP passport information. To set up your passport profile, go to: HP Support.

QCCR1A103208 : Exchange discovery is not working correctly in Microsoft Exchange SPI 13.00 version on Exchange Cluster.

Known Problems, Limitations, and Workarounds

This release of the Microsoft Exchange SPI contains the following problems and limitations:

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, visit this URL: HP Software Product Manuals

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Localization Support

HP supplies Microsoft Exchange SPI localized software and documentation in the following languages:

Note that the Japanese versions of the Microsoft Exchange SPI are compatible with the following:

The English version of the Discovery policy for Microsoft Exchange SPI must be deployed on the nodes. For more information about the policies, see HP Operations Smart Plug-in for Microsoft Exchange Server Online Help.

HP Software Product Integration

The Microsoft Exchange SPI integrates with the following HP Software products:

HP Software Support

The HP Software Support Online web site provides contact information and details about the products, services, and support that HP Software offers. For more information, visit the HP Support web site at: HP Software Support Online.

HP 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:

To access the Self-solve knowledge base, visit the Self-solve knowledge search home page.

Note: Most of the support areas require that you register as an HP Passport user and sign in. Some support areas also require an active support contract. To find more information about support access levels, go to: Access levels.

To register for an HP Passport ID, go to: HP Passport Registration.

Legal Notices

©Copyright 2002–2005, 2007–2011 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.

The Microsoft Exchange SPI does not use any Open Source or Third Party components.

Trademark Notices

Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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