HP Operations Manager for UNIX Administrator’s Reference

Installing and Updating the HPOM Configuration on the Managed Nodes
Distributing Scripts and Programs to the Managed Nodes
Distribution Tips for UNIX Systems
When distributing scripts to managed nodes on UNIX systems, follow
these guidelines:
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Mixed Clusters
With mixed clusters, you must install the monitor|actions|cmds
scripts and programs only once for each architecture type. For each
architectural type, select one cluster node.
File Names
The file names of the monitor|actions|cmds binaries may not be
longer than 14 characters (including the .Z extension if the binary is
compressed). This limitation is set to ensure smooth processing on
nodes running with short file names.
To Distribute Scripts and Programs
You can distribute scripts and programs by using the opcragt command
line interface. Scripts and programs are distributed only if they are not
already installed on the managed node, or when a newer version is
available on the management server.
NOTE
To update only the changes in the configuration, do not use the -force
option. The -force option (re-)distributes all files causing an increase in
network load.
For information about the directories on the management server and the
managed node, refer to the HPOM HTTPS Agent Concepts and
Configuration Guide.
The binaries are located in the temporary directories only during the
distribution phase. When distribution is completed, the local HPOM
action and monitor agents are stopped, the binaries are moved or copied
to their final destination, and the HPOM action and monitor agents are
restarted.
The HPOM action agent and monitor agent append directories to the
$PATH setting of the executing user.
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