Minicom Advanced Systems 5UM70156 V1.1 12 manual Introduction, Key features

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KVM.NET

1. Introduction

KVM.net Manager is a robust central management appliance that provides reliable and secure management of business-critical servers.

KVM.net Manager integrates with IP Access, Serial console server and Power management devices to facilitate an intuitively manageable, centralized out-of- band access portal - designed to maintain all IT assets. LDAP-base, KVM.net Manager centralizes all user account information relevant for IP Access administration without interfering in the stand-alone survivability of each device.

KVM.net Manager is a Web based, allowing easy cross-platform client operation. KVM.net Manager is managed using XML over HTTPS, which allows for secure, yet highly adaptable administration.

Designed to work across LAN or WAN, even via Web-proxy servers, KVM.net Manager monitors and auto configures IP Access devices whether residing on the local enterprise network or in remote branches.

KVM.net Manager delivers the most advanced solution for enterprise IT management and remote control. Support up to thousands of servers in an- environment that is completely configurable by the network administrator.

1.1 Key features

IT Management - Single point of access using one global IP address. KVM.net Manager system centralizes all devices, authentication and global operation to be managed from a friendly Web browser (over HTTP/HTTPS). The local administrator can monitor, control and manage the various devices, user accounts and authorization from one Web interface.

Automatic Discovery - IP Access is discovered automatically by the KVM.net Manager.

Security - KVM.net Manager provides an extra security layer in addition to the existing authentication and encryption policy – ensuring that only authorized users can access servers.

KVM Conditional Access - KVM.net Manager ensures that only authorized individuals can monitor and access resources.

Availability - Maximizes uptime by centralizing management and allowing immediate and effective maintenance.

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Contents KVM.net User Guide Copyright Table of Contents Accessing the system as a User Introduction Key featuresSystem components Pre-installation guidelinesTerminology Pointer tab Connecting the hardware Connecting and setting up the systemInitial Settings Obtaining an IP address via DhcpSetting the system’s date and time Changing the Root user’s passwordAccessing the KVM.net Manager from outside a Firewall Accessing the KVM.net Manager from a remote locationDisplaying the Web interface IP Access statusDefining the KVM switches Configuring the system componentsCreating Target servers Importing a new KVM SwitchNew from scratch- General tab Advanced tab elements Mouse parametersGeneral tab elements Deleting Targets Configuring the IP Access unitsGeneral tab elements Assigning a name to an IP Access unitTarget tab elements KVM Switches tab elementsNetwork tab Network tab elementsSerial tab Serial tab elementsAdvanced button Deleting an IP Access unit Forming users into groups Using the system an overviewGeneral tab elements Creating a userTargets tab elements All Users list User summaryDeleting a User Creating a User GroupMembers tab Members tab elementsUsers Group tab Adding Users to a GroupDeleting Users from a Group When editing a User Select User Groups / All UsersAssociating User/Groups with Targets Disassociating a User/Group from a Target When editing a Target Select Target Sets / All TargetsDeleting a User Group Deleting from the menu Expand User GroupsCreate Target Set General tab Creating a Target SetDeleting from the menu Expand Target Sets Users tab elementsDeleting a Target Set Target Sets Associating Target servers with Target SetsAdvanced tab elements Creating ProfilesCreating a Target Profile Right-clickDevice Profiles. New Profile appears Creating an IP Access ProfileNetwork tab elements Serial tab elements Backup Maintenance featuresUpgrading the KVM.net/IP Access firmware Schedule Backup elementsAccount policy Password policyAccount blocking Idle timeoutExiting the KVM.net Manager system General Administration of the systemUpdating the system Activity Log Rebooting KVM.net Manager systemShutting down the KVM.net Manager system Status column Accessing the system as a UserConnecting to a Target server Accessing an IP Access unit directlyNavigating the Web display My PropertiesTechnical Specifications Appendix a Regional Offices
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