Companies offer comprehensive enterprise management solution for Cisco environments
Simplifying the task of managing networks by using Web standards for interoperability and information exchange, Hewlett-Packard has announced the integration of its OpenView Network Node Manager 6.0 with the CiscoWorks2000 application set.
Gary de Menezes, the software business manager at Hewlett-Packard SA, is upbeat about the announcement, saying his company must promote joint vendor development when it makes sense.
"The two products are integrated at all levels through Cisco Management Connection, providing links from the hardware to the software. The functionality is delivered through a central console environment; this makes it far easier to manage the enterprise, up to and including application layers," he explains.
"IT administrators can use the OpenView component to correlate events from Cisco devices into root cause alarms, alleviating event storms. As a result of faster problem identification, networks experience increased uptime." CiscoWorks2000 will also integrate with HP OpenView AssetView, a software tool that allows users to identify and manage total cost of IT ownership information. "Through this integration, HP OpenView customers now have immediate access to an inventory of networking devices, PCs, servers and management processes in their Cisco environment," says de Menezes.
The two companies will provide enhanced security management options for Cisco environments through improved integration between HP OpenView NodeSentry and Cisco networking devices. The software compares network activity against known patterns of attack and facilitates a defensive response, delivering constant surveillance of networked applications to detect patterns of intrusion.
The product deliverables from these announcements are expected to be available in South Africa early next year; all will be available at no additional cost to customers.
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About HP OpenView
HP OpenView offers users integrated network, system, application and database management for multivendor distributed computing environments. Solutions consist of a broad portfolio of management products from HP and HP OpenView Partners, complemented by a complete set of services to help customers improve IT service and reduce operating costs. HP is the one of the world`s largest producers of network and systems management products, with HP OpenView installed in more than 100 000 networks around the world. HP and more than 200 HP OpenView partners offer management solutions on all major platforms, including Microsoft Windows and Windows NT systems, HP-UX and Sun Solaris. www.openview.hp.com.
About HP
Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global provider of computing, Internet and intranet solutions, services, communications products and measurement solutions, all of which are recognised for excellence in quality and support. HP has 127 200 employees and had revenue of $42.9 billion in its 1997 financial year. www.hp.com.
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