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This guide is intended for anyone who uses HP OpenView Network Node Manager
Special Edition (NNM SE) and version 2.2 or later of the Dell OpenManage Hardware
Instrumentation Package (HIP) server management application. It can be used by both
new and experienced users who want to learn about Dell HIP features, installation
procedures, and operation.
NOTE: If you are running Intel LANDesk Server Manager 2.52, Dell HIP 2.2 was
included in the installation. Installing HP OpenView NNM SE installs Dell
OpenManage HIP.
The chapters and appendixes are summarized as follows:
Chapter 1, “Introduction,” gives an overview of the product’s features and pro-
vides information on obtaining technical assistance.
Chapter 2, “Installation and Upgrade Procedures,” lists system requirements and
provides software installation and upgrade procedures.
Chapter 3, “Using NNM SE,” describes how to access and use NNM SE and Dell
tools. It also describes how to configure Dell HIP alert actions and introduces the
program’s online help, your main source of information on how to use Dell HIP
icons, menus, and screens.
Appendix A, “Frequently Asked Questions,” provides answers to frequently
asked questions.
Appendix B, “Tivoli/Enterprise Console Requirements and Installation,” provides
instructions for integrating Dell HIP 2.2 with Tivoli/Enterprise Console version 2.6
and Tivoli/Enterprise Console Windows NT Adapter 3.1.
The glossary defines terms, acronyms, and abbreviations used in this guide.