Software helps optimize system availability.
Press Release Summary:
Designed for Intel(TM)-compatible systems, IBM Director v4.20 workgroup management application includes tools for hardware management that let users realize maximum system availability. Foundation enables heterogeneous hardware support and works with various operating systems and network protocols. Software provides inventory of hardware features and settings, system health notification, and proactive and automated systems management capabilities.
Original Press Release:
IBM Director V4.20 -- Superior Hardware Management, Exceptional Flexibility, and Maximum Availability
At a glance
Comprehensive, remote hardware management with:
· Self-managing, smart tools - Automated, proactive capabilities that help reduce IT costs and maximize uptime
· Easy installation and set-up - Configuration wizards simplify and streamline installation and set up
· Multiple operating system support
· Broader Linux Support - Automated system health
· Comprehensive BladeCenter(TM) support - Easy, single point of deployment and management of blade server architectures
· Built-in subscription services for proactive upgrade protection
· Latest hardware support including ASF 2.0 and IPMI
· Enhanced Server Plus Pack for advanced server management
· Improved Software Distribution Premium Edition - easier to create/distribute software packages
Overview
IBM Director V4.20 is the latest release of the industry-leading workgroup management application for Intel(TM)-compatible systems.
IBM Director consists of an impressive suite of systems management tools that deliver superior hardware manageability and enables you to realize maximum system availability and lower IT costs.
IBM Director's industry-standard foundation enables heterogeneous hardware support and works with a variety of operating systems and network protocols. It is a comprehensive hardware management solution that provides:
· Inventory of hardware features and settings
· System health notification
· Proactive and automated systems management capabilities
· Built-in subscription services for proactive upgrade protection
Leveraging industry standards allows for easy integration with other systems management tools and applications.
IBM Director V4.20 Server Plus Pack is an optional set of five tools that extends the capabilities of IBM Director for advanced server management, resulting in optimal performance and maximum availability. The tools are tightly integrated with IBM Director for consistent management from a single console.
When it comes to remote software support, you expect fast, accurate answers that help keep your IT staff productive.
In your complex, multivendor operating environment, it's not always easy to find the level of expertise you need, much less a solution with flexible options designed to meet your unique requirements.
The IBM portfolio of remote support offerings provides world class usage and defect support for a broad range of products running on xSeries®, including:
· IBM Director
· Microsoft(TM)
· Linux(TM)
· VMware
· Clustering
· SAN
· Disk
· Tape
Remote assistance is available through toll-free telephone access and electronic access (where available). For all eligible software and systems, we will help you with usage and installation questions, product compatibility and interoperability questions, interpretation of product documentation, problem diagnosis, and software defect support.
Planned availability date
August 27, 2004
