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New HP Certified Professional Credentials Launched
The Americas HP Certified Professional program announces the addition of new credentials.
Pursuing an additional credential? Important news about credential requirement changes
Technology changes, and as a result of those changes course materials and exams also change.
Announcing...FREE Online Testing Promotion
Beginning February 2, 2004 all first attempts for online Americas HP Certified Professional exams will be free of charge.
Credential Retirements
The following HP Certified Professional credentials have been retired.
Reminder: Migration deadlines are approaching
In February 2003, the HP Certified Professional program office announced the new program's focus areas, certification levels and credentials.
SmartStart Update
If you're one of our ProLiant-based HP Certified Professionals you may have noticed you didn't receive a SmartStart CD shipment in January.
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New beta exam now live
HP1-311 - HP OpenView TeMip.
New StorageWorks Nearline certification beta exam
HP Services Global Certification & Channel Training is proud to announce the availability of the Supporting the ESL9000 Beta Exam (HP1-242).
Bring the gold watch - these exams are retiring!
We have retired numerous outdated certification exams.
LIVE NonStop server training available online
HP Education Services now offers students the ability to attend instructor-led NonStop server classes from a home or an office location, without the need to travel to an Education Center.
OSS training workshops make Open System Services even easier
New Open System Services (OSS) training workshops from HP Education enables users to become familiar with the OSS environment of the HP NonStop server within a few short days.
New Java programming courses for the NonStop server
Learn the basics of Java programming and how it relates to your job function on the NonStop server.
WebLogic Server 7.0 Administration for NonStop Server (527816-001)
This self-paced, CD-based course describes the installation and management of BEA WebLogic Server 7.x on the NonStop system.
NonStop Server Technical Update Training CD #43 now shipping
NonStop Server Technical Update Training CD #43 is now available.
(Webcast) Total Print Management: Taking control of your print network
Most enterprises and organizations do not manage their imaging and output infrastructure.
Two Ways for HPCPs to Attend 2004 ITUG Summit for Less
HP NonStop Certified Professionals interested in attending the 2004 ITUG Summit, October 3-7, in San Jose, California, have two options to explore to significantly save on their registration fee.
New Adaptive Enterprise white paper: Darwin Reference Architecture–Synchronizing Business and IT
Darwin is the reference architecture component of HP's Adaptive Enterprise initiative for the real-time alignment of Business and IT to capitalize on change.
HP-UX documentation
You can find all kinds of great detailed technical documentation online for HP-UX.
(Itanium) Installing or updating HP-UX 11i v2 for Itanium-based systems
HP-UX 11i Version 2 for the Intel® Itanium® architecture offers a full range of HP-UX Operating Environments, including systems management and high-availability software products.
(Linux) HP XC Clusters support dynamic workload environments
HP XC clusters, a family of integrated, scalable Linux clusters, are industrial-grade, production-ready systems that represent the next generation of cluster system architecture for high-performance technical computing.
(Linux) Installing Linux on ProLiant servers
ProLiant servers provide an excellent platform for Linux. ProLiant servers are engineered from the ground up to provide performance, reliability, and scalability using industry-standard components.
(OpenVMS) January 2004 edition of OpenVMS Technical Journal available here
The January 2004 issue of the OpenVMS Technical Journal (VTJ) is available, tapping into the knowledge of a wide range of experienced users and engineers with the goal of better understanding the capabilities of the robust OpenVMS operating system.
(ProLiant) A treasure trove of technical documentation for ProLiant servers
Are you looking for good technical documentation such as installation guides, user manuals, configuration guides, quick specs, etc. for the ProLiant platform?
(Software) HP Software Maintenance Guide
The updated version of the Software Maintenance Solution Guide describes how HP ProLiant Essentials tools, other HP tools, and certain Microsoft tools can be applied to software maintenance in a data center where Microsoft operating systems and applications are dominant.
(Software) HP Systems Insight Manager provides a single tool for managing servers running Windows, Linux, and HP-UX
HP Systems Insight Manager combines the strengths of Insight Manager 7, HP Toptools, and HP Servicecontrol Manager to deliver a single tool for managing HP ProLiant, Integrity, and HP 9000 systems running Microsoft® Windows®, Linux®, and HP-UX.
(Software) HP WBEM Services for HP-UX and Linux System Administrator's Guide
This guide describes how a system administrator uses HP WBEM Services for HP-UX and Linux systems.
(Solutions: Citrix) ActiveAnswers Guide: Mobile Access to Citrix MetaFrame Hosted Applications
This guide will help with configuring a wireless-enabled (LAN or WAN) HP client in an environment using Citrix MetaFrame hosting software running on HP ProLiant servers.
(Solutions: Lotus) HP ProLiant Sizer for Lotus Domino R5
This newly refreshed sizing tool, for on- and off-line usage, includes improved internal logic for multiple areas like storage, backup and networking.
(Solutions: Microsoft) HP recommended configurations: Microsoft Content Management Server (CMS) 2002 and for Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0
Learn more about HP's recommended configurations based on Microsoft Content Management Server 2002 running on Windows 2003.
(Solutions: Microsoft) Provisioning Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2001 using HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack
Automate and streamline the installation and deployment of Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2001 for complex, business-critical solutions using HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack.
(Solutions: Oracle) New TCO Calculator for Oracle Linux on HP
Quickly learn how much you can save your clients by migrating older instances of Oracle databases on Sun Solaris to an HP Linux environment.
(Solutions: Siebel) ActiveAnswers: HP Rapid Deployment Pack and Siebel 7 eBusiness Application
This guide describes the synergy and unique capabilities of combining the automated provisioning capabilities of HP Rapid Deployment Pack software with the high availability and load balancing capabilities of the Siebel 7 eBusiness Applications product suite, running on HP ProLiant BL blade servers.
(Solutions: Wireless) Heterogeneous wireless network management
Today's wireless networks are highly heterogeneous, with mobile devices consisting of multiple wireless network interfaces (WNICs).
(Storage) Cluster Hardware Configuration Technical Update for the MSA 1000
This technical update describes how to configure the StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 (MSA1000) Fibre Channel storage system in a TruCluster Server environment.
(Storage) HP StorageWorks A6826A PCI-X Host Bus Adapter for Linux 64-bit systems
The installation guide describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the HP StorageWorks A6826APCI-X host bus adapter for Linux 64-bit Itanium® operating systems.
(Storage) MSA1000 QuickSpecs for Microsoft, NetWare, and Linux
The HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 (MSA1000) is a 2 Gb Fibre Channel storage system designed for the entry-level to mid-range Storage Area Network (SAN).
(Storage) Serial ATA hard drives offer superior reliability and performance
Serial ATA Hard Drives maximize the performance of HP Business PCs and Workstations.
(Storage) Ultra320 SCSI Hard Drives
Maximize the capacity and performance of HP workstations with Ultra320 SCSI Hard Drives.
(Superdome) Technical documentation for 64-bit Microsoft Windows on HP Integrity Superdome
HP offers a variety of information to help you setup, install, and configure Microsoft® Windows® on the HP Integrity Superdome system.
(Tru64 UNIX) Guide to using HP WDB for Ladebug users
This guide explains to Tru64 UNIX® Ladebug users how to accomplish debugging tasks with the HP WDB debugger, using the terms and concepts of the Tru64 UNIX Ladebug debugger.
(Tru64 UNIX) Technical updates for Tru64 UNIX version 5.0 and higher patch kits
This online supplement contains information about restrictions and problems discovered in recent Tru64 UNIX® operating system and TruCluster Server Release Patch kits after their public release.
(Tru64 UNIX) Tru64 UNIX Development Tools
This site contains a collection of links to Tru64 UNIX® development tools, including application development tools, integrated development environments, migration tools, and middleware tools.
(Tru64 UNIX) Tru64 UNIX Version 5.1B documentation
Get the latest Tru64 UNIX® information from these files.
Lotus Domino Performance Gains on HP ProLiant Servers with Hyper-Threading
In this performance brief, HP describes how to increase performance of HP ProLiant servers running Lotus Domino by leveraging Intel's Hyper-Threading technology.
ISS Technical Update newsletter available here
The ISS Technical Update is for HP Certified Professionals who have a strong interest in Industry Standard Servers. Find the February 2004 edition of the newsletter online now.
(HP-UX) Security Patch Check FAQ
This document covers over 45 frequently asked questions relating to: Logistics/Customization; Check Patch catalogue; Servicecontrol Manager; Firewall and Remote Use; Security: Roles and Strategy; Advisories and Bulletins; Specific Error Messages and Error Conditions; and Disclaimer and Accepting Terms of Use.
(HP-UX) HP-UX support matrix
This file contains support matrix information for HP-UX 11.x on workstation and server platforms. There also is a list of newly released or supported products.
(OpenVMS) Answering your OpenVMS v. 7.3-2 questions
In response to the bevy of questions on the new enhancements to the operating system, a new OpenVMS v. 7.3-2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section has been created on the OpenVMS website.
(Solutions: Oracle) New Oracle patch set 9.2.0.4 for HP Integrity servers running HP-UX
The Oracle patch set 9.2.0.4 has just been released for HP Integrity servers, and includes support for the Pro*Cobol compiler.
Get spare parts information
HP PartSurfer provides fast, easy access to parts information for a wide range of HP products.
HP's Enterprise Configurator (eCo) Custom Builder now available
HP's Custom Builder is a powerful, Web-based service enabling you to build, store, and export end-to-end rack configurations and receive configuration validation and quotes.
ProLiant Family Performance Benchmarks
Read the latest ProLiant family performance briefs classified by ProLiant 8-way, ProLiant 4P, ProLiant 2P, and ProLiant Blade Servers.
i2 surpasses its previous performance benchmark with replenishment solution using HP 9000 Superdome system
i2 Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain management solutions, has announced that it has established a new benchmark for its Replenishment Solution using a 64-CPU HP 9000 Superdome server running the HP-UX 11i operating system.
HP ProLiant DL360 G3 server benchmark results for Microsoft Exchange 2000
HP ProLiant DL360 G3 server benchmark results for Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server-HP achieved world-class Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server scalability results of 10,500 MMB2 on an HP ProLiant DL360 G3 server equipped with two Intel Xeon 3.06-gigahertz processors with a 512-kilobyte L2 cache, a 1-megabyte L3 cache, two HP StorageWorks Smart Array controllers, and 54 hard disk drives for the information store and log files.
HP ProLiant DL380 G3 server benchmark results for Microsoft Exchange 2000
HP ProLiant DL380 G3 server benchmark results for Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server-HP achieved world-class Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server scalability results of 10,200 MMB2 on the HP ProLiant DL380 G3 server equipped with two Intel® Xeon® 3.20-gigahertz processors with a 1-megabyte L3 cache and 76 directly attached disks for the operating system and Exchange binaries, Information Store, and log files.
HP ProLiant DL380 G3 server benchmark results for Microsoft Exchange 2003
HP ProLiant DL380 G3 server benchmark results for Microsoft Exchange 2003 Server-HP achieved world-class Microsoft Exchange 2003 Server scalability results of 4,000 MMB3 on an HP ProLiant DL380 G3 server equipped with two Intel® Xeon® 3.06-gigahertz processors with a 512-kilobyte L2 cache, three Smart Array 6402 controllers for databases and transaction log, and 84 36.4-gigabyte hard disk drives for the Exchange information store and log files.
HP ProLiant DL560 server benchmark results for Microsoft Exchange 2000
HP ProLiant DL560 server benchmark results for Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server-HP achieved world-class Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server scalability results of 14,000 MMB2 on the HP ProLiant DL560 server equipped with four Intel® Xeon® MP 2.80-gigahertz processors with two megabytes of L3 cache; 84 36.4-gigabyte hard drives on three Smart Array 6402 controllers for databases and log files, and two 36.4-gigabyte hard disk drives for the Exchange files, operating systems, Active Directory, and page files.
HP teams with Ericsson to deliver Unified Communications Solution for businesses
Extending the companies' long-term alliance, HP recently announced a worldwide agreement with Ericsson to jointly deliver a unified communications solution for businesses.
Virtualization solutions for the Adaptive Enterprise
While the HP Utility Data Center (UDC) is sometimes confused with Grid Computing, the two are actually separate but complementary technologies that suit somewhat different goals.
Kontiki Delivery Management System on HP ProLiant servers
Enabling rich media delivery across a large enterprise has traditionally been impractical due to the prohibitive costs of upgrading and maintaining a high-bandwidth network infrastructure.
IT Consolidation: file servers with networked storage migration solutions
Consolidation projects can be complicated. Servers, networks, software and service levels bring costs, risks and opportunities to your business.
HP strengthens industry-standard offerings with new servers and storage
HP recently expanded its portfolio of 64-bit servers and enhanced its storage solutions to further broaden customer choice in standards-based computing.
(ProLiant) HP broadens customer choice with expansion of industry-leading standards-based server portfolio
In a significant expansion of the market's broadest standards-based server portfolio, HP announced its move into the x86 extensions arena.
(ProLiant) HP continues to invest in extending the reach of its x86 and Intel architecture server portfolio
HP has a new line of HP ProLiant servers, based on the Opteron™ processor from Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).
Oracle Real Application Clusters on DL380 packaged cluster MSA500
The Parallel Database Cluster (PDC) Real Application Cluster Kit for Linux support is extended to the Packaged Cluster effective immediately.
(Storage) Advanced Data Guarding offers high levels of data protection
Select Smart Array controllers offer HP's exclusive Advanced Data Guarding (RAID ADG), which provides the highest level of data protection, while still delivering a high level of disk capacity utilization.
(Storage) Smart Array 5i plus controller for entry-level fault tolerant systems
The new Smart Array 5i Plus Controller is an intelligent array controller for entry-level, hardware-based fault tolerance for protection of operating systems, applications, and logs.
HP 9000 servers with PA-8800 processors increase performance
The new HP 9000 servers running HP-UX 11i deliver more than twice the performance of HP's current PA-8700+ processor-based servers and 20 percent to 40 percent better performance per CPU.
HP-UX vPars A.02.03 available now; A.03.01 for PA-8800 platform planned by second quarter of 2004
HP-UX Virtual Partitions (vPars) A.02.03 enhances the availability and isolation of HP nPartitions (hard partitions) with one-CPU granularity and the flexibility of dynamic CPU migration.
(NonStop) HP announces end of sales for SHUB-12 Ethernet hub
HP announced the end of sales of the 12-port unmanaged Ethernet hub (product ID SHUB-12) for NonStop systems.
(NonStop) HP Operations Management Bundle for NonStop servers
These operations management software products provide extensive monitoring of the NonStop server, presentation of system status through events and graphics, an easy and powerful command and control environment, and the flexible mobility of the HP iPAQ Pocket PC.
(NonStop) NonStop Advanced Architecture (NSAA) embraces standards
As part of HP's launch of its standardization initiative for the adaptive enterprise, which encompasses industry-standard architectures, reusable components, and consistent implementation, NonStop began the rollout of the NonStop Advanced Architecture (NSAA), focusing on HP storage and Itanium technology.
(NonStop) NonStop ServerNet Cluster Release 4 enables higher performance and long-distance disaster tolerancet
HP NonStop ServerNet Cluster Release 4 brings higher performance to as many as 64 systems in a cluster and support for distances of up to fifteen kilometers between NonStop S-series servers.
(OpenVMS) HP OpenView Operations Agent for OpenVMS version 1.0
The newest member of the HP OpenView Operations (OVO) suite is for HP AlphaServer systems running OpenVMS.
Belkin plugs in HP Superdome system; unplugs Sun
HP announced that Belkin Corporation, a leading manufacturer of connectivity solutions and enterprise options, has migrated to the HP 9000 Superdome server and HP-UX operating system to run its critical business applications.
HP advances leadership in HPTC cluster technology
Enhancements to HP cluster systems for high-performance technical computing (HPTC) broaden the price and performance options for these powerful clusters, providing customers with more choices as they move to standards-based cluster computing.
HP delivers new standardization offerings for enterprises to reduce costs, simplify change
Ushering in a new era of standardization in enterprise computing, HP recently announced numerous new systems, software and services that help enterprise customers achieve greater competitive advantage.
HP partners with TIME to bring 80 years of printed history to readers online
Providing readers, consumers, educators and historians the opportunity to access the events and perspectives that have shaped the world, HP announced it is partnering with TIME to create a complete digital archive containing every issue of the publication since its inception.
HP propels space exploration and topography
Broadening its support of the U.S. Space exploration and science program, HP large-format printers are being used by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena to view high-resolution, color photos with vivid detail using HP color printing technology.
NorthEast Medical Center able to diagnose heart attack patients quicker using HP iPAQ Pocket PCs
HP announced that NorthEast Medical Center of North Carolina has deployed a new digitized Cardiac and Imaging Information System using the HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5450 to more quickly diagnose heart attack patients.
HP to accelerate Adaptive Enterprise Strategy with acquisition of Novadigm and Consera software
HP announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire two management software companies: Novadigm Inc. headquartered in Mahwah, N.J., and Consera Software, based in Bellevue, Wash.
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