Purpose
This manual explains how to operate ServerView Resource Coordinator VE (hereinafter Resource Coordinator VE).
Target Readers
This manual is written for people who will operate Resource Coordinator VE.
An overview of the functions provided in Resource Coordinator VE can be found in "Chapter 1 Overview" of the "ServerView Resource Coordinator VE Setup Guide". It is strongly recommended that you read through this chapter before using this manual.
Resource Coordinator VE allows administrators to choose between two different views according to their level of authority or the kinds of operations that need to be performed. For details, refer to "Chapter 2 Switching between Views".
Organization
This manual consists of fifteen chapters, three appendices, and a glossary. The contents of these chapters, the appendices, and the glossary are listed below.
Title | Description |
|---|---|
Chapter 1 Starting and Stopping | Explains how to start and stop Resource Coordinator VE. |
Chapter 2 Switching between Views | Provides an overview of the views available in Resource Coordinator VE (RC console and BladeViewer) and explains how to switch between them. |
Chapter 3 BladeViewer | Provides an overview of BladeViewer and describes its features. |
Chapter 4 User Accounts | Describes the user accounts used in Resource Coordinator VE. |
Chapter 5 Monitoring | Explains how to monitor the configuration and status of managed resources. |
Chapter 6 Power Control | Explains how to remotely control the power state of managed resources. |
Chapter 7 Control of VM Environments | Describes the features specific to VM guests and VM hosts. |
Chapter 8 Backup and Restore | Explains how to use the backup and restore functions provided in Resource Coordinator VE. |
Chapter 9 Hardware Maintenance | Explains how to replace hardware and perform maintenance tasks using Resource Coordinator VE. |
Chapter 10 Server Switchover | Explains how to use the server switchover function. |
Chapter 11 Maintaining Software with Cloning [Windows/Linux] | Explains how to perform software maintenance using the cloning function. |
Chapter 12 Network Map | Provides an overview of the Network Map and describes its features. |
Chapter 13 Power Consumption Data | Describes the power consumption data collected from power monitoring targets and explains how to export it. |
Chapter 14 Customizing the RC Console | Explains how to customize the RC console. |
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting | Explains how to solve problems and gather troubleshooting data for a technical investigation. |
Appendix A Notes on Operating ServerView Resource Coordinator VE | Gives important reminders for the operation of Resource Coordinator VE. |
Appendix B Admin Server Backup and Restore | Explains how to backup and restore the Admin Server. |
Appendix C Event Handling Function | Explains how to connect events from monitored devices with external applications. |
Glossary | Explains the terms used in this manual. Please refer to it when necessary. |
Notational Conventions
The notation in this manual conforms to the following conventions.
When using Resource Coordinator VE and the functions necessary differ due to the necessary basic software (OS), it is indicated as follows:
[Windows] | Sections related to Windows (When not using Hyper-V) |
[Linux] | Sections related to Linux |
[Solaris] | Sections related to Solaris |
[VMware] | Sections related to VMware |
[Hyper-V] | Sections related to Hyper-V |
[Xen] | Sections related to Xen |
[Windows/Hyper-V] | Sections related to Windows and Hyper-V |
[Windows/Linux] | Sections related to Windows and Linux |
[Linux/VMware] | Sections related to Linux and VMware |
[Linux/Xen] | Sections related to Linux and Xen |
[Linux/Solaris/VMware] | Sections related to Linux, Solaris, and VMware |
[Linux/VMware/Xen] | Sections related to Linux, VMware, and Xen |
[Linux/Solaris/VMware/Xen] | Sections related to Linux, Solaris, VMware, and Xen |
[VM host] | Sections related to VMware, Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V enabled, and Xen |
Unless specified otherwise, the blade servers mentioned in this manual refer to PRIMERGY BX servers.
References and character strings or values requiring emphasis are indicated using double quotes ( " ).
Window names, dialog names, menu names, and tab names are shown enclosed by square brackets ( [ ] ).
Button names are shown enclosed by angle brackets (< >).
The order of selecting menus is indicated using [ ]-[ ].
Text to be entered by the user is indicated using bold text.
Variables are indicated using italic text and underscores.
The ellipses ("...") in menu names, indicating settings and operation window startup, are not shown.
Menus in the RC console
Operations on the RC console can be performed using either the menu bar or pop-up menus.
By convention, procedures described in this manual only refer to pop-up menus.
Related Manuals
The following manuals are provided with Resource Coordinator VE. Please refer to them when necessary.
ServerView Resource Coordinator VE Installation Guide
Explains the methods for installing and configuring the software components of Resource Coordinator VE.
ServerView Resource Coordinator VE Setup Guide
Explains Resource Coordinator VE and its functions, as well as the settings and operations necessary for setup.
ServerView Resource Coordinator VE Operation Guide (This manual)
Explains the functions provided by Resource Coordinator VE as well as the settings and operations necessary when using it.
ServerView Resource Coordinator VE Command Reference
Explains the types, formats, and functions of the commands used with Resource Coordinator VE.
ServerView Resource Coordinator VE Messages
Explains the meanings of messages output by Resource Coordinator VE, and the corrective action to be taken.
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this manual:
Abbreviation | Products |
|---|---|
Windows | Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2008 Standard (x86, x64) |
Windows Server 2008 | Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2008 Standard (x86, x64) |
Windows 2008 x64 Edition | Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2008 Standard (x64) |
Windows Server 2003 | Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2003 R2, Standard Edition |
Windows 2003 x64 Edition | Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition |
Windows 7 | Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7 Professional |
Windows Vista | Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(R) Business |
Windows XP | Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional operating system |
Linux | Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) AS (v.4 for x86) |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) AS (v.4 for x86) |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 | Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) 5 (for x86) |
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP2 for x86, AMD64, Intel64 |
Solaris | Solaris(TM) 10 Operating System |
VMware | VMware(R) Infrastructure 3 |
Xen | Citrix XenServer(TM) 5.5 |
Excel | Microsoft(R) Office Excel(R) 2007 |
Excel 2007 | Microsoft(R) Office Excel(R) 2007 |
Excel 2003 | Microsoft(R) Office Excel(R) 2003 |
Excel 2002 | Microsoft(R) Office Excel(R) 2002 |
Resource Coordinator | Systemwalker Resource Coordinator |
Resource Coordinator VE | ServerView Resource Coordinator VE |
VIOM | ServerView Virtual-IO Manager |
ServerView Agent | ServerView SNMP Agents for MS Windows (32bit-64bit) |
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November 2009, Second Edition |
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