HP OpenView NNM/RAMS Integration Module

Release Notes

Nov 2006

This document provides important information about the Network Node Manager and Route Analytics Management System Integration Module (NNM/RAMS Integration Module), version 4.50.

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

Installation Notes

Instructions for installing the NNM/RAMS Integration Module are documented in the NNM/RAMS Integration Module Installation Guide. The installation guide is included in the product download package as:

./Docs/Integration/NNM_RAMS_integrationinstall.pdf

When you install the NNM/RAMS Integration Module, the manuals and release notes are copied into the following location on your NNM management station:

Updated versions of the manuals and release notes are posted on the HP OpenView Product Manuals web site at http://ovweb.external.hp.com/lpe/doc_serv/. Visit this site to obtain the latest versions.

Software and Hardware Requirements

Before you install the NNM/RAMS Integration Module, make sure that your system meets the following minimum requirements:

Note: Java 1.5 JRE (Java Runtime Environment) is not supported for NNM RAMS IGP and Path History View.

Upgrading From Earlier RAMS Integration Module Releases

Custom changes to the $OV_CONF/$lang/trapd.conf file are not maintained when you upgrade to RAMS 4.50. All customer changes are overwritten. Copies of the original trapd.conf files are saved at $OV_TMP/trapd.conf.$lang.

You can merge changes from the original files in $OV_TMP by copy and paste. Modify varbind position changes as necessary. The description field describes the varbinds and their new positions.

Enhancements and Fixes

Known Problems, Limitations, and Workarounds

Documentation Errata

There are currently no known documentation errors.

Verified Environments

The NNM/RAMS Integration Module is supported in a high availability environment. To set up the high availability environment, install and configure the NNM/RAMS Integration Module on both the active and standby server systems. Contact HP technical support for specific configuration needs.

Support

Visit the HP OpenView web site at:
http://managementsoftware.hp.com/

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

You can also go directly to the support web site at:
http://support.openview.hp.com/support

HP OpenView 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 valuable support customer, you can benefit by being able to:

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

To register for an HP Passport ID, go to the following URL:
https://passport2.hp.com/hpp/newuser.do

To view release notes and other documentation, complete the following steps:

  1. Click using hp software-->product manuals.

    The product manuals search window opens. It is located at:
    http://ovweb.external.hp.com/lpe/doc_serv/

  2. In the select product list, click NNM/RAMS Integration Module.
  3. In the select version list, click 4.50.
  4. In the OS list, select the desired OS type.
  5. To start the search, click Open or Download.

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 URL:
http://www.adobe.com/

Legal Notices

©Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

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.