**************************************************************** ** ** ** IBM(R) Director Version 5.10 ** ** Upward Integration Module (UIM) for ** ** Microsoft(R) Systems Management Server (SMS) ** ** ** ** (C) Copyright IBM Corp. 1999, 2005 All rights reserved. ** ** ** ** Note to U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights -- Use, ** ** duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule ** ** Contract with IBM Corp. ** ** ** **************************************************************** ================================================================ | Updated 25 July 2005. | ================================================================ CONTENTS 1.0 About this readme file 1.1 Product overview 1.2 Compatibility with IBM Director 1.3 Compatibility with Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 Documentation 3.0 Installation 4.0 Known problems and workarounds 5.0 Corrections to the publication 6.0 Support Web sites 7.0 Notices and trademarks 1.0 ABOUT THIS README FILE --------------------------- This readme file provides information about IBM Director 5.10 Upward Integration Module (UIM) for Microsoft(R) Systems Management Server (SMS). You can obtain the latest version of this readme file from the Web site for IBM Director UIMs. 1.1 Product overview --------------------- You can use the IBM UIM for Microsoft SMS to access the following functions from a Microsoft SMS Console: o Event notification o Collections o Inventory collection o Monitors o Queries o Tools Also, the integration provides tasks that you can use to: o Access the Wake on LAN(R) feature o Use the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) o Build a package file for deploying IBM Director Agent (Software distribution) 1.2 Compatibility with IBM Director ----------------------------------- IBM Director 5.10 UIM for Microsoft SMS is supported for use with IBM Director 4.20 or higher. 1.3 Compatibility with Microsoft Systems Management Server ---------------------------------------------------------- IBM Director 5.10 UIM for Microsoft SMS is supported for use with: o Microsoft SMS 2.0 SP4 and SP5 o Microsoft SMS 2003 2.0 DOCUMENTATION ------------------ The following documents are available in the docs directory on the "IBM Director Version 5.10" CD: o "IBM Director 5.10 Release Notes" o "IBM Director 5.10 Installation and Configuration Guide" o "IBM Director 5.10 Systems Management Guide" The following publications are available from the IBM Support Web site (see section 6.0, "Support Web sites"): o "IBM Director 5.10 Upward Integration Modules Installation Guide" o "IBM Director 5.10 Events Reference" The documentation is in Portable Document Format (PDF). You need Adobe Acrobat Reader or Xpdf to view it. Check the IBM Support Web site regularly for updated IBM Director documentation and readme files. 3.0 INSTALLATION ----------------- The installation instructions are provided in the "IBM Director 5.10 Upward Integration Modules Installation Guide." 4.0 KNOWN PROBLEMS AND WORKAROUNDS ----------------------------------- See the "IBM Director 5.10 Upward Integration Modules Installation Guide" for any additional limitations. o IBM Director Agent Resources shows up against all systems that SMS manages; however, you can launch IBM Director Agent Resources against only level-1 and level-2 managed systems. A level-1 managed system is an SMS client system that has Level 1: IBM Director Core Services installed. A evel-2 managed systems is an SMS client system that has Level 2: IBM Director Agent installed. o If the UIM installation fails to create the queries or collections for "All Systems with Director Agent", open the SMS administration console and re-install the UIM. 5.0 CORRECTIONS TO THE DOCUMENTATION ------------------------------------- None. 6.0 SUPPORT WEB SITES ---------------------- The following Web pages provide resources for understanding, using, and troubleshooting IBM Director and systems-management tools: o IBM Director Web site on ibm.com(R) http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ ibm_director The IBM Director Web site on ibm.com has links to downloads and documentation for all versions of IBM Director. Information on this site includes: o IBM Director 5.10 - downloads and documentation o IBM LM78 and SMBus device drivers for Linux(R) o Readme files o Extensible Markup Language (XML) files for use with the Software Distribution task o IBM Director Hardware and Software Compatibility document, which lists supported eServer(TM) and xSeries(R) systems, as well as all supported operating systems. It is updated every 6 to 8 weeks. o Printable documentation for IBM Director, which is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) in several languages Check this Web page regularly for updated readme files and documentation. o IBM Director Information Center http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/topic/ eSSW.ic.diricinfo_1.2.0.1/fqm0_main.html Updated periodically, the IBM Director information center contains the most up-to date documentation available on a wide range of topics. o IBM ServerProven(R) page http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/index.html The ServerProven Web page provides information about xSeries, BladeCenter(R), and IntelliStation(R) hardware compatibility with IBM Director. o IBM Support page http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ This is the IBM Support Web site for IBM hardware and systems- management software. For systems-management software support, click "Systems management." o IBM Systems Management Software: Download/Electronic Support page http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ dwnl.html Use this Web page to download IBM systems-management software, including IBM Director. Check this Web page regularly for new IBM Director releases and updates. o IBM Servers http://www.ibm.com/servers/ This Web site on ibm.com links to information, downloads, and IBM Director extensions such as Remote Deployment Manager, Scalable Systems Manager, Server Plus Pack, and Software Distribution (Premium Edition) for IBM servers: o IBM BladeCenter o IBM iSeries(TM) o IBM System p5(R) and pSeries(R) o IBM xSeries o IBM System z9(R) zSeries(R) 7.0 NOTICES AND TRADEMARKS --------------------------- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. IBM may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice. The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: BladeCentereServer IBM ibm.com IntelliStationiSeries pSeriesSystem p5 System z9 ServerProven Virtualization Engine Wake on LAN xSeries zSeries Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.