Element Management For Server Appliances
A server appliance is a computing entity that delivers predefined services through an application-specific interface with no accessible operating software. In order to develop a true server appliance, the end-user must be shielded from managing the solution as a general purpose server.
An Element Manager routinely audits the operational condition of core elements, including CPUs, power supplies and disk drives. In the event of hardware or software malfunctions, crashes, runtime errors and system boot failure, the Element Manager phones home and automatically generates a maintenance request. The use of standards-based mechanisms such as SNMP and Syslog ensures full integration with today’s network management systems and provides a unified view of system-wide functionality. The Element Manager uniquely manages the software as an image and not just a collection of software parts.
An Element Manager also includes update services that automate the process and management of delivering updates, patches and other upgrades to server appliances deployed in field, including the operating system and all related applications. The update service provides a secure phone home point for delivering encrypted manifests and patches in the field.
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