Configuring PM iSeries

To start using PM iSeries™, you need to activate it, set up a transmission method that allows you to send data and receive reports, and, finally, customize data collection and storage.

PM iSeries automates the collection of performance data through Collection Services. You can specify which library to put the data in as long as the library resides on the base auxiliary storage pool (ASP). The library should not be moved to an independent auxiliary storage pool because an independent auxiliary storage pool can be varied off, which stops the PM iSeries collection process. PM iSeries creates the library during activation if the library does not already exist.

To begin using PM iSeries, you need to perform the following tasks:

• Activating PM iSeries
  PM iSeries ships with i5/OS^®, but activate it to use its collecting capabilities.

• Determining which PM iSeries transmission method to use
  Determine how you want to send data. You can either gather your data with the Management Central inventory function and send the data with Electronic Service Agent™ (Extreme Support) or you can have PM iSeries gather the data and send it over the SNA protocol.

• Customizing PM iSeries
  Now that you have set up your network, you may need to customize PM iSeries to fit your needs.

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