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Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
Information Server
Introduction
Today's corporate knowledge worker navigates through a complex
information technology system that often consists of multiple platforms
running software created by different vendors. Many times, it is
difficult for users to obtain or share information within their
corporation, simply because it is locked in a system that cannot easily
communicate with other systems. Rather than a unified whole, such IT
systems consist, in reality, of many islands of automation. To help
users share and obtain information, these islands must be bridged. But
constructing such bridges is a complex task. The solution chosen must
match the problem, fit the existing computing environment, work when
installed, and be easily maintained.
The Cooperative Computing Solution
To meet their needs, many companies are turning to Hewlett-PackardÆs
Cooperative Computing Solutions-client/server systems that bridge
islands of automation in order to simplify information access and speed
communication. HPÆs solutions leverage pre-existing investments in
hardware, software, and training by linking them to the favorite tool
of your knowledge workers-the desktop computer. In addition,
cooperative computing reduces mainframe computing loads by distributing
work and service demands across the network. Because it allows users to
share peripherals and other network resources, cooperative computing
can also reduce hardware costs.A part of Hewlett-PackardÆs cooperative
computing solution is the HP Enterprise Information Server. Easily
installed, managed, and upgraded, HPÆs Enterprise Information Server
forms the backbone for HPÆs family of competitively priced cooperative
computing solutions.
Benefits
Forming the foundation for complete, standards-based, client / server
functionality, the HP Enterprise Information Server with HP JoinWare
provides connectivity to existing IT systems and manages resources for
its clients. When coupled with HP cooperative computing applications,
the server can solve problems across your enterprise.
Hewlett-PackardÆs Cooperative Computing Solutions will:
* Protect your investments in hardware, software, and user expertise,
by connecting to existing system databases and applications.
* Require minimal time for user installation and updates, with HP
JoinWare software configuration, distribution and management services
for client software.
* Guarantee that future upgrades are managed smoothly, through
factory-integrated and tested, synchronized hardware and software
releases.
* Provide easy management, with network and system management tools,
including complete desktop services, such as backup and print spooling,
for a variety of clients.
Value
Because the HP Enterprise Information Server forms a bridge to existing
systems, it offers superior investment protection of hardware, data
and applications. It also addresses MIS concerns by offering easy
network and system management solutions.
For users, HP offers easy access to enterprise information and network
resources, with controlled software installation and release updates.
In addition, the HP Enterprise Information Server offers an open,
standards-based, scalable server family with connections to legacy
systems and applications, as well as a choice of clients.
Features
The HP Enterprise Information Server consists of several main
components and a host of additional features, such as networking,
database, application, and messaging connections. One component is HP
JoinWare, a tool that will link end users to the system and provide
fast, easy, client software deployment services. File and print sharing
are facilitated through other client services. Finally, factory
integration testing and field consulting services can ensure smooth
installation and maintenance, allowing you to get up and running
quickly.
Computing Platform
Based on HP's RISC processor and the UNIX« operating system, the server
hardware consists of the HP 9000/800 Models F, G, H, and I Class
Business Server family. It comes with software that has been
retestedand preloaded at the factory to insure compatibility.
Networking Links
The HP Enterprise Information Server provides you with networking links
for connection to existing systems such as IBM mainframes or AS/400s
(connected through SNA and Token Ring); and DEC VAX or Sun workstations
and servers (connected through 802.3); as well as wide-area networking
services like X.25.
Database Connection
Database connection to legacy system data such as VSAM, IMS, RMS, and
RdB is facilitated through Enterprise Data Access / SQL (by Information
Builders). Macintosh users can access corporate data through DAL-the
Macintosh Data Access Language.
Application Connection
HPÆs Software Integration Sockets leverages your existing application
investment by providing application connection to legacy systems such
as MVS, VMS, OS/400 and SunOS.
Messaging Connection
Messaging connection is facilatated through OSI, X.400 and X. 500, to
mail systems such as PROFS and cc;Mail.*
Connectivity-HP JoinWare
A key component of the HP Enterprise Information Server is HP JoinWare.
HP JoinWare will provide you with client services for software
configuration, distribution and management. It provides standard
scripts containing predefined file names for software purchased in our
Cooperative Computing Solution. With this feature, installation becomes
quick and easy. With HP JoinWare, client software will be
automatically distributed and managed by the server for maintenance,
continued ease of installation, and ease of PC LAN management. Tedious
floppy loads are thereby eliminated, and installation time is reduced
from hours to minutes.HP JoinWare allows the system manager to maintain
easy control of users applications, with a choice of security schemes.
Users enjoy automatic version checking and notification of new releases
through a standardized user environment. HP JoinWare also provides the
tools to support client applications unique to each organization.
Other Client Services
Other client services include file and print sharing of network
peripherals with Integrated NetWare, Integrated LANManager and
Macintosh Network Services (through PacerShare and PacerPrint), as well
as system management facilities for backup and spooling.
Testing and Consulting Services
To reduce start-up time and alleviate maintenance headaches, HP
provides factory integration testing and field consulting services.
These services will help you pull the pieces together for faster start-
up. WeÆve lightened upgrading chores, too. HP provides easy upgrades by
managing your update process through controlled, retested software
releases. You receive the software you need, all on one convenient and
easy-to-install master CD-ROM.
Optional Components
HPÆs Enterprise Integration Server includes a host of optional
components that can assist you in providing an integrated solution to
your IT challenge. These include:
* A wide choice of clients, with HP Vectra PCs and the powerful HP
9000 Series 700 UNIX workstation family.
* An enhanced NetStartUp consulting product if you need help getting
your client network installed.
Summary
The HP Enterprise Information Server contains the base functionality
for HP's cooperative computing solution; it will help you to quickly
begin building the critical links to your existing systems.
With networking, database, and application links to legacy systems, our
solutions coexist easily with your existing environment. As a
consequence, your hardware and software investments are protected.
We have developed tools to help you get your application working
faster. Through predefined software configuration, distribution and
management services, our solutions need only your users' names, system
ID, and ongoing maintenance, before they are ready to begin working for
you. We have built ease of installation into our solution by performing
end-to-end integration testing, and factory pre-loading both hardware
and software.
HP solutions have a full range of component options, easily customized
to fit your solution needs.
Configuration
Hardware Requirements
* HP 9000 Series 800 Business Server
* 32 Mb memory
* 677 Mb hard disk
* CD-ROM drive
* LAN/9000 Series 800 Link
Software Requirements
* HP-UX 8.02 or later
* HP Cooperative Computing Software on CD-ROM
* HP JoinWare
See HP 9000 Series 800 Business Servers Configuration Guide for more
information.
Ordering Information
A2324B/C HP Enterprise
Information Server
Sales Offices
For more information, call your local HP sales office listed in your
telephone directory or an HP regional office listed below for the
location of your nearest sales office.
United States of America:
1-800-637-7740
Canada:
Hewlett-Packard Ltd.
6877 Goreway Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1M8
(416) 678-9430
Japan:
Yokogawa-Hewlett-Packard Ltd.
15-7 Nishi Shinjuku 4 Chome
Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo 160, Japan
(03) 5371-1351
Latin America:
Hewlett-Packard
Latin American Region Headquarters
5200 Blue Lagoon
Suite 950
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 267-4220
Australia/New Zealand:
Hewlett-Packard Australia Ltd.
31-41 Joseph Street
Blackburn, Victoria 3130
Australia (A.C.N. 004 394 763)
(03) 895 2805
Asia Pacific:
Hewlett-Packard Asia Ltd.
22/F Bond Centre, West Tower
89 Queensway
Central, Hong Kong
(852) 848-7777
Europe/Africa/Middle East:
Hewlett-Packard S.A.
150, Route du Nant-dÆArvil
CH-1217 Meyrin 2
Geneva, Switzerland
UNIX« is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories, Inc. in
the USA and other countries.
cc:Mail« is a US registered trademark of Lotus Development Corporation.
Microsoft«, MS DOS«, MS Mail«, and MS Windows« are US registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Novell« and Netware« are US registered trademarks of Novell Inc.
Macintosh, and AppleShare are products of Apple Computer, Inc.
Technical information in this document is subject to change without
notice.
⌐ 1993 Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction,
adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is
prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws.
Printed in USA 05 / 93
Part Number 5091-5623E