8 - System Management Tools

Abstract

This chapter discusses various system management tools —namely, Tandem Service Management (TSM) sub-system like TSM client components and low-level link users, Open System Management ((OSM) host Components, OSM Client Components), and distributed systems management/software configuration manager. The TSM subsystem is used to manage HP G06.21 and earlier S-series Non-Stop systems. It is a client/server application with a PC GUI client communicating with the Non-Stop server via TCP/IP. TSM replaces the Tandem Maintenance and Diagnostic Subsystem (TMDS), and the Remote Maintenance Interface (RMI). TSM perform various functions that include starting and stopping the system, checking the hardware configuration, and verifying the status of system resources. Software and hardware components on the NonStop S-series server enable communication between the HP NonStop Server and the TSM client software on the workstation. These components include the TSM server software, the Master Service Processors (MSPs) and related software, and the TSM EMS Event Viewer Server Manager and related processes. Another important system management tool is OSM that has been the recommended since version G06.22. OSM is required for Integrity Non-Stop systems. It performs the same functions as TSM, but with certain enhancements like improved scalability and performance and online upgrades for client and providers.. The chapter also details the Distributed Systems Management/Software Configuration Manager (DMS/SCM) subsystem that is used to install the releases, periodically upgraded by HP, into a running system. DSM/SCM is the replacement product for install that defines roles and responsibilities within DSM/SCM, and secures the old and new program version files. The applications and role and responsibilities of DSM/SCM are also covered in the discussion.