3Com 3CR15600 - Enterprise Management Suite, Getting Started Manual

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VERVIEW
For more information, see Viewing the Daily Audit Log, Viewing FTP
Logs, and Viewing Server Console Logs the
Enterprise Management
Server Administration Guide .
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Device lock feature allows administrators to reserve a set of devices for
exclusive use
For more information, see on “Reserving and Unreserving
Elements” on page 116 .
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Web browser interface to remotely access the state of managed
devices and users and to view event logs and related documentation.
For more information, see “Accessing the Web Browser Interface” on
page 194 .
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External database support (instead of the embedded InstantDB
database) for larger networks
For more information, see “Supported Databases” on page 45 .
Benefits
EMS provides the following benefits:
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Simple, Intuitive Interface — EMS features an easy-to-use GUI that
enables network operators to view system status and device
availability at a glance.
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Supports Multiple Platforms — Based on Java architecture, EMS
enables allowed network operators to use the operating system of
choice, giving them power to leverage their existing equipment
investment.
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Highly Customizable — EMS includes an XML interface and
scripting APIs, which provides a wide variety of options for developing
custom device management extensions and clients. If you need more
information about scripting, please contact your 3Com customer
representative.
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Flexible Client/Server Architecture — Client (both GUI and CLI)
and server components can be separated, giving network operators
the flexibility to deploy the management solution in ways that best
suit their needs.
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Extensive Value-Added Features — An array of advanced features,
including customizable device folders and view, and enhanced security
and access options, add superior value to this robust product.