From the Lab

BMC Performance Manager Express for NetApp Filers 2.8.00: Beta Version

July 19, 2010
  • Status: Ongoing development
  • Expected release date: July 2010

Re-written to provide better visibility in the health performance and activity of the NetApp Filers, the product now offers a larger feature set. From the disk space allocation to the data traffic on each LUN, the replication activity, and the various protocols metrics, the new solution provides a comprehensive view of every aspect of the NetApp Filers versatility.

Easy configuration, out of the box alert thresholds, automated discovery, and very low prerequisite will ensure a seamless deployment of the solution.

How to install BMC Performance Manager Express for NetApp Filers

  • Place the BPM-Express-NetApp-Filers-2.8.00.par file in a known location on your file system. Login to the Portal with super-administrator credentials.
  • Click on Portal, then under Tasks click Performance Managers.
  • Click Upload and then click Browse to open a file selection dialogue box.
  • Select BPM-Express-NetApp-Filers-2.8.00.par and click Upload.
  • The Portal uploads the PAR file to the database, and BPM Express NetApp Filers now appears as BMC Performance Manager Express for NetApp Filers by Sentry Software in the list of Performance Managers.
  • The word "Published" next to BMC Performance Manager Express for NetApp Filers in the Performance Manager list indicates that the product is successfully installed.

Download Beta Version

Feel free to download and investigate our latest monitoring product for NetApp Filers. We greatly appreciate your comments and feedback regarding these prerelease versions of our products. Please test them out and share your experience with us: support@sentrysoftware.com.