Required software components

The following software is required to run HP HWP.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The right combination of software versions is crucial to configuring a working system. Refer to the Release Notes accompanying the HP HWP installation files for information about compatible software versions and system configurations. Follow all configuration and installation instructions carefully.

EVA disk array with CV workstation:

•Command View EVA

•Business Copy EVA license (for VSS only; not required for VDS)

•HP MPIO Full-Featured Failover Manager (if multipathing is required)

VDS/VSS Server

•Windows Server 2003 Enterprise edition (see Release Notes for details)

•HP MPIO Full-Featured Failover (if multipathing is required)

•HP VDS HWP 4.01.00 (for array management)

•HP VSS HWP 4.01.00 (for shadow copying)

Secondary Server (optional)

•Windows Server 2003 Enterprise edition

•HP MPIO Full-Featured Failover (if multipathing is required)

•Other software as required depending on server purpose

Important configuration notes

The following notes will help ensure a successful configuration:

•Using multiple servers is optional. However, if you use multiple servers, they must be in the same Ethernet domain so that the DCOM communication process can communicate between servers.

•Administrator privileges are required for all devices and software. If you do not have administrator privileges, the software and hardware will not communicate properly. If authentication fails, consult the Release Notes for any special authentication issues and solutions.

•The firewall must be open between the CV workstation and the VDS/VSS servers.

Important performance notes

The following issues can affect the performance of HP HWP:

•Excessive traffic on the Ethernet LAN. If this becomes a problem, you may want to use a private Ethernet LAN between the CV workstation and the VDS/VSS server(s) and connect it to the corporate LAN through a firewall.

•Viruses that slow down network traffic. Be sure you regularly run a virus checker.

•A firewall that excessively slows traffic between the CV workstation and the servers hosting VDS/VSS. Any firewall must be open between these systems.

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