HP Systems Insight Manager User Manual
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If automatic sign-in is configured, you can manually sign in to Systems Insight Manager.
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If automatic sign-in fails, the manual sign-in page appears
This might occur if you are logged in to
the operating system using an account that is not an Systems Insight Manager account.
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If automatic sign-in is not attempted
This might occur if the browser is not properly configured for
automatic sign-in, or the feature is disabled in Systems Insight Manager.
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If you click Sign Out from Systems Insight Manager
This enables you to specify another user account
to use if you are signed in to the operating system with a different account.
Guided tour of the Systems Insight Manager user interface
The GUI includes the following six regions:
1.
Banner area
The
provides a link to the Home page, a link to Sign Out of Systems Insight
Manager, and displays the user that is currently signed in. Click the minimize icon in the top right
corner to minimize the banner. To maximize the banner, click the maximize icon.
2.
System Status panel
This panel provides uncleared event status,
information, and
an alarm to notify you about certain events or statuses. You can customize the System Status panel
for your environment. If you do not need to view this panel at all times, you can collapse it by clicking
the minus sign ( ) in the top right corner of the panel. To expand the panel, click the plus sign ( ). If
the System Status panel is collapsed and an alarm is received, the panel expands to show the alarm.
You can enlarge the panel by clicking the Open in new window icon ( ) to display a separate large
window that you can resize and view from across a room without sitting at the Systems Insight Manager
terminal.
3.
Search panel
The search feature enables you to search for matches by system name and common
system attributes. You can also perform an advanced search for matches based on selected criteria.
To speed the search process, as you enter system information in the search box, a dropdown list appears
listing systems that begin with the text you are entering. You can select from the dropdown list or continue
to enter the information. If you do not need to view this panel at all times, you can collapse it by clicking
the minus sign ( ) in the top right corner of the panel. To expand the panel, click the plus sign ( ).
4.
System and Event Collections
panel
System and event collections enable you to view all known
systems and events in a specific management environment. A collection can be private, visible only to
its creator, or shared, visible to all users. All default collections are shared. You can add additional
collections by clicking the Customize link. Collections can optionally be configured to show
icons in this area.
5.
Systems Insight Manager menus
The Systems Insight Manager menus provide access to tools, logs,
software options, and online help. The Options menu is primarily for users who administer the Systems
Signing in and using the graphical user interface
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