Installing CA Enterprise Log Manager - CA Technologies

Chapter 1: IntroductionThis section contains the following topics:About This Guide (see page 13)About This GuideThis CA Enterprise Log Manager Implementation Guide provides the instructionsyou need for planning, installing, and configuring CA Enterprise Log Manager toreceive event logs from events sources in your network. The guide is organizedso that tasks start with a description of the process and its goals. Processes aregenerally followed by relevant concepts, and then one or more procedures toaccomplish the goal.The CA Enterprise Log Manager Implementation Guide is designed for systemadministrators who have responsibility for installing, configuring and maintaininga log collection solution, creating users and assigning or defining their roles andaccess, and maintaining backup data.This guide also assists any personnel who need information on how to do thefollowing:■■■■Configure a connector or adapter to collect event dataConfigure services to control reporting, data retention, backup, and archiveConfigure a federation of CA Enterprise Log Manager serversConfigure subscription to get content, configuration, and operating systemupdatesA summary of the contents follows:SectionPlanning Your EnvironmentInstalling CA Enterprise LogManagerDescriptionDescribes planning activities for areas such aslog collection, agents, federation, user andaccess management, subscription updates, anddisaster recovery.Provides work sheets for gathering requiredinformation, and detailed instructions on how toinstall CA Enterprise Log Manager and verifyproper installation.Chapter 1: Introduction 13