Chapter 2: Installation
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Install WebPAM PRO Software
Web-Based Promise Array Management—Professional (WebPAM PRO)
software provides a browser-based graphic user interface used to monitor and
manage VTrak and its logical drives. Because it works over your network, it can
monitor and control multiple VTraks. WebPAM PRO consists of two components:
• Utility Server – WebPAM PRO software you install
• CIMOM Agent – WebPAM PRO component preinstalled on the VTrak

Utility Server Installation Locations

When you install WebPAM PRO, you are installing the Utility Server. Where you
install WebPAM PRO depends on your management connection. If you plan to
use the VTrak Management (network) port, there are three possible locations.
• A networked PC
• A network file server
•The Host PC

Installation Guidelines

When you install WebPAM PRO on a network, follow these rules.
• Install the Utility Server only on a PC or Server that is permanently
connected to your network.
• Install only one instance of the Utility Server on your network.

Operating System Support

On the PC or server where you install WebPAM PRO, Promise Technology
recommends:
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP Professional
• Windows 2003
• RedHat Linux
• SuSE Linux
•Mac OS X
•Solaris 9
The Utility Server supports these operating systems. Choose one of them to take
full advantage of all the features of WebPAM PRO.