Konica Minolta BIZHUB C30P - Manual (Page 23)

MetaConsole 2.3 including PageScope EMS Plug-Ins
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Are You Managing Devices for Multiple Service Providers?
To manage devices for multiple service providers, you might consider dividing the
management load among multiple MetaConsole servers. This would also allow you to
have multiple administrators with different job functions, such as managing servers and
managing printers.
Are You Managing a Large Number of Devices?
To manage many devices, you might consider dividing the management load among multi-
ple MetaConsole servers. By decreasing the load on each MetaConsole server, you allow
the server to respond more quickly to client requests and improve client performance.
Do Devices Belonging to the Same Service Provider Require Different Settings?
If different devices belonging to the same service provider require different settings, you
can set up two MetaConsole servers, each with a different range for the service provider
and with the appropriate alarm events selected.
Must the Tree Pane Reflect Logical Groupings of Devices?
If devices have logical groupings that need to be reflected in the client’s tree pane, you can
use multiple servers. For example, Marketing and Engineering might be set up with separ-
ate servers so that users from each department can easily locate appropriate devices.
Are You Running MetaConsole across a Firewall?
If you are using MetaConsole across a firewall, you might consider setting up a Meta-
Console server with an address accessible outside the firewall and configure it to manage
only the devices that you want the person accessing the server to be able to manage. As
MetaConsole clients use HTTP to access the MetaConsole server, access to the server
itself will be available; typically, HTTP access is available across a firewall.
Running MetaConsole as a Service
If you are running MetaConsole on a computer that uses Windows NT or Windows 2000, you
might consider running MetaConsole as a service. Services can be started automatically after
the operating system boots and do not require a user to log on. This is especially useful when
you are running MetaConsole on an unattended computer.