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HP Software Universe - Free Online

Michael_Procopio — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:58:00 GMT

by Michael Procopio

If you missed HP Software Universe 2009, here’s your chance to get the session information from the comfort of your computer.

HP Software Universe Online, offers:

· Session PDFs and audiocast recordings to more than 180 presentations delivered by HP experts, customers, and partners. Topics included implementation best practices, new releases, and product roadmaps.

· Partner literature—white papers and product briefs—from one of the dozens of our strategic partners.

· Live, on-demand webcasts featuring product-migration information, tips and tricks, best practices, and product launches

· Roundtable sessions, moderated by HP experts, where your customers will learn best practices and methodologies that their companies can use immediately

· Interaction with HP Software Services managers and technical staff in the Services Zone, where you can talk about you experiences, share best practices, and develop solutions

Go to registration !

Network Management at HP Software Universe

Michael_Procopio — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:46:00 GMT

by Michael Procopio

HP Software Universe is next week, 16-18 June, in Las Vegas. Network Management will be well represented.

Aruna Ravichandran is speaking in three sessions, you can see information on those at her post HPSoftware Universe/HP Technology Forum (HPTF) - Network Management sessions.

Here is the list of sessions, I have marked Aruna’s with an –A next to the session number:

Session ID	Title	Presenting company
1028	Deploying HP Performance Insight in large scale environments	HP
1076	HP Network Node Manager-i SPI for performance: become a power user in less than an hour	HP
1081-A	HP Network Node Manager 7 to 8i: a migration story	Melillo Consulting
1092	Melillo: how to deploy data center infrastructure monitoring in small and medium business environments	Melillo Consulting
1299	Integrating voice and video management into network operations	EMA
1345	NetScout: unified service-delivery management for improving application performance in the modern IP network	NetScout Systems
1353	Automated network lifecycle management: transforming network management to a fully integrated and automated approach with breakthrough ROI	HP
1354	HP Performance Insight: techniques to drive performance management productivity	HP
1403-A	HP Network Node Manager-i: a review of functionality that can yield significant ROI to your network management operations	HP
1404-A	Network Node Manager-i 8.11 Smart Plug-Ins: adding value to your network and fault management operations when deploying NNMi	HP
1410	HP Network Node Manager-i upgrade tips and tricks	HP
1411	HP Network Node Manager-i deployment by example	HP
1488	HP Network Node Manager-i upgrade tips and tricks	HP

You can get the details of all the Network Management sessions at the HP Software Universe Track Session Catalog.

I hope to see you there, but if you can’t make it we will be doing follow-up posts. You can also follow on Twitter, the hashtag is #HPSU09. There are already a number of Tweets and the show hasn’t started yet. The Twitter account for the show is HPSU09, if you’d like to follow us. Or visit the HP Software Universe Facebook page.

HPSoftware Universe/HP Technology Forum (HPTF) - Network Management sessions

aruna13 — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:30:00 GMT

I will be presenting the following 3 sessions at HP Software Universe, which runs in 2 weeks from June 16th - 18th, at Venetian in Las Vegas. The overall theme of the conference is “focusing on initiatives that can deliver immediate improvements and rapid ROI.” All of my sessions fit very well into that theme. Here are the three sessions I will be presenting:

Session 1081 - HP Network Node Manager 7 to 8i: a Migration story - Thursday, June 18 09:00am - 10:00am Speaker(s):
Keith Wilson, Director, Melillo Consulting
Ken Herold, Principal Architect, Melillo Consulting
Aruna Ravichandran HP

Abstract:
Attend this session and hear how, at a time when most IT organizations were taking a wait-and-see approach to HP Network Node Manager-i version 8 (NNM 8i), a global consumer products company made the commitment to migrate NNM 7 to 8i in its production network management infrastructure. Presenters will explain how they migrated from NNM 7.5, running on three distributed Solaris servers and a DR server, to NNM 8i on a single primary server with one DR server. They’ll describe the project from proof of concept to 24 x 7 monitoring of nearly 6,000 nodes to eliminate two servers and client software, reduce the number of hardware vendors, simplify the management of NNM, and provide a complete disaster-recovery solution. They’ll cover the cultural and technical challenges of moving from UNIX to Windows, the training required to bring staff up to speed on NNM 8i, and the need to migrate custom action shell scripts to Windows without rewriting them. And you’ll come away with detailed knowledge that can make your migration to NNM 8i a success.

Session 1403 HP Network Node Manager-i: a review of functionality that can yield significant ROI to your network management operations
Speaker(s):
Aruna Ravichandran

Schedule
Tuesday, June 16
03:00pm - 04:00pm

Abstract:
This session will go into detail about the key features of HP Network Node Manager-i (NNMi) 8.11. Specific topics will include spiral L2/L3 discovery, advanced scalability, advanced root-cause analysis, the intuitive GUI with advanced map management, and the n-tier architecture. You will also learn how the innovative NNMi technology with the intuitive design, intelligent automation, and immense scalability delivered breakthrough ROI for one our NNMi customers.

Session - 1404 Network Node Manager-i 8.11 Smart Plug-Ins: adding value to your network and fault management operations when deploying NNMi
Speaker(s):
Aruna Ravichandran

Schedule
Wednesday, June 17
10:30am - 11:30am

Abstract:
The session will focus on the Smart Plug-ins (iSPI) that add value to NNMi. It will cover the features, capabilities, integrations, and benefits of the iSPI for Performance, iSPI for Network Engineering Toolset, iSPI for Multicast, iSPI for MPLS, and iSPI for IP Telephony.

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If you are planning to attend HP Technology Forum which runs at the same time at Mandalay Bay, I will be presenting an ANLM (Automated Network Lifecycle Management) session along with the Product Manager, Pete Zwetkof. Here are the details to the HPTF session.

Session - 3780 - Automating Network Management

Speaker(s):
Aruna Ravichandran, Pete Zwetkof

Schedule
Wednesday, June 17
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Room: Surf F

Abstract:
This session will show how daily operational tasks around fault, performance, and configuration management can be automated, human errors reduced, and network availability improved with detailed usecases. A demonstration of integrated network management tools applied to common real-life network problems will visualize the concepts discussed. This session will provide you with a thorough understanding of the capabilities of automated network management. You’ll also understand the concepts of map-based management, continuous spiral discovery, causal engine and management by exception, and how to apply them to increase the efficiency of your network department. Through this session, you will gain insights into the use of automation to move beyond labor-intensive approaches to network management. Today labor accounts for 70 percent of IT costs. Networks continue to grow in size and complexity but IT staffs do not. The challenge is to increase IT staff productivity. The traditional silo approach of deploying point tools to address network management is inefficient. Manual processes used to manage the network are prone to human error.

Hoping to meet see you all soon !

Aruna

HP Software Universe - last call

Michael_Procopio — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:18:00 GMT

HP Software Universe

(Formerly HP OpenView Forum and Mercury World)

Last chance for early-bird registration

Act now and save. Early-Bird pricing of $1,495—a $400 discount off the onsite conference rate—is only available until February 28. Register today and save $400.

Last chance to become a speaker

Submit a paper and join our other presenters in making the conference a success.

By presenting your success story, you can:


•	Share your expertise with a wide audience of IT professionals
•	Increase your contact with HP experts and customers
•	Gain recognition for your team’s accomplishments
•	Get one free full pass to the conference

The deadline to submit is February 28, so submit a paper today.

Follow Universe

LinkedIn - let everyone know you are attending - http://events.linkedin.com/HP-Software-Universe-2009/pub/32566

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HP Software Universe wants YOU and your papers

Michael_Procopio — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:09:00 GMT

June 16-18 | LAS VEGAS

Call for Papers is now open!

I feel badly that I didn’t get this out sooner. But better late than never and you still have 8 days to get an abstract (a couple paragraphs on what you will say) to the HPSU team. One of the big values of HPSU is learning from peers – hey that’s you. Come and be rock star and help your peers.

Deadline to submit a paper is February 18, 2009. Selected primary speakers will receive a complimentary pass to the conference!
» Click here to submit a paper today.

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What the heck happened to Mercury world?

Michael_Procopio — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:07:00 GMT

I received this comment on the blog:

Q: I would like to attend the equivalent of Mercury world this year, but I cannot find anything about it. Has it been canceled?

A: No. When Mercury was acquired by HP the HP OpenView Forum and Mercury World were combined into HP Software Universe. HP Software Universe is currently held twice per year, once in the U.S. and once in EMEA. The last event was HP Software Universe Vienna, Austria. The next event will be HP Software Universe Las Vegas, NV USA 16-18 June 2009.

Here is the call for papers information.

Concentrated content, absolute relevance — HP Software & Solutions' premier event for customers and partners has an entirely new structure to deliver exactly what you care about most.

What's your hot topic?

IT strategy, applications, and operations management?
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Find the solutions you need to deliver better business outcomes. Build the expertise and relationships to succeed with your charter. Take a quantum leap in your professional development and knowledge.

Utilizing new networking concepts, a focused agenda, and tailor-made track sessions, the 2009 conference will provide a unique opportunity to increase your value to your customers and company. Make the most of your ‘09 trade show and travel budget.

Join over 3,000 IT executives and professionals from 40 countries in learning about the industry’s leading products, solutions, and best practices.

Call for Papers is now open!

Interested in speaking at HP Software Universe 2009? HP Software Universe will provide opportunities for you to share your knowledge with an audience of hundreds of industry professionals. Join the prestigious group of presenters who provide valuable information about HP Software & Solutions.

Be one of our track session speakers by submitting an abstract today. Deadline to submit a paper is February 18, 2009. Selected primary speakers will receive a complimentary pass to the conference!

» Click here to submit a paper today.