Configuring the EVM Network

To save EVM jobs and configuration information, use the EVM Configuration Save feature.

HP recommends saving the configuration information to a host computer within the EVM network. To ensure that the backup files remain current, HP also recommends saving this information on a continual basis, either periodically or whenever an EVM job is created, modified, or deleted.

Typically, saving the configuration requires less than one megabyte of storage. In extreme cases, the amount of storage required might exceed a few megabytes.

Using the Reload Configuration Feature

After a configuration is saved, the reload feature can be used to download this information from the host computer to the Management Appliance.

Because a reload is primarily required following a failure, some manual cleanup is expected. In particular, any EVM job that was running at the time of the failure must be reviewed, cleaned up, and rerun.

Save Procedure

Complete the following procedure to save an EVM job and configuration data:

1.Browse to the EVM GUI.

2.Click the Configuration tab.

The EVM Configuration page displays, with the Save/Reload menu selected (see Figure 5–4).

3.On the Save/Reload menu, choose a host computer to save to.

HP recommends always using the same host computer for subsequent saves. This ensures that only one set of EVM configuration files exists outside of the Management Appliance, preventing the possibility of reloading an incorrect set.

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