========================================================================= Readme file for IBM Systems Director Network Control Version 1.4.1 Manager Feature Software Installable: com.ibm.sdnm.adv.manager.networkcontrol_1.4.1.zip ========================================================================= Licensed Materials - Property of IBM (C) Copyright IBM Corp. 2009, 2013 All Rights Reserved US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplicate or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. ========================================================================= CONTENTS 1.0 Overview 2.0 Prerequisites and co-requisites 3.0 Installation Information 3.1 Updating IBM Systems Director 3.2 Perform the necessary tasks after installation 3.3 Special instructions 4.0 Uninstalling 5.0 List of changes included 5.1 Authorized Program Analysis Reports (APARs) 5.2 Product Enhancements 5.3 Troubleshooting and known issues 6.0 Copyright and trademark information 1.0 Overview This is an update for IBM Systems Director Network Control. Network Control is a component of IBM Director that is installed to provide function that supports communication and administration of the managed switches by IBM Director. See section 5 for a list of items patched or updated. 2.0 Prerequisites and co-requisites - Director Server 6.3.3 - Network Management 6.3.3 - Network Control 1.4.0 You must install IBM Systems Director Network Control V1.4 to install IBM Systems Director Network Control V1.4.1 updates through update manager. If you install IBM Systems Director Network Control V1.4.1 using update manager on a prior version of IBM Systems Director Network Control V1.4, you will get an evaluation period expiration message. 3.0 Installation information 3.1 Updating IBM Systems Director For information about updating IBM Systems Director, see the IBM Systems Director information center on the Web at: http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/director/pubs/topic/com.ibm.director.updates.helps.doc/fqm0_t_um_updating_director_features.html 3.2 Perform the necessary tasks after install Restart the management server or managed systems on which the update has been applied. 3.3 Special Instructions None. 4.0 Uninstalling Update Manager does not support uninstallation of com.ibm.sdnm.adv.manager.networkcontrol_1.4.1.zip. Contact IBM Systems support if you need to uninstall this update: www.ibm.com/systems/support/ 5.0 List of changes included 5.1 Authorized Program Analysis Reports (APARs) The following Authorized Program Analysis Reports (APARs) were resolved: None 5.2 Product enhancements The following list provides information about new features and enhancements in IBM Systems Director Network Control 1.4.1. New features / enhancements: - Multiple NIC and virtual switches support for virtualization and network system pool - Consumability improvements regarding VLAN configuration and inventory collection - Provision to exclude the Virtual Switches and Server from Network System Pool 5.3 Troubleshooting and Known Issues For information about troubleshooting problems you encounter with installation or other update activities, see the IBM Systems Director information center on the Web at: http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/director/pubs/topic/com.ibm.director.tbs.helps.doc/fqm0_r_tbs_solving_problems.html Known issues that may occur when updating the IBM Systems Director 6.3 Server: 1. IBM Systems Director Update Fails to Install Due to Required Update Not Being Applicable for Installation http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas71f162ff182d44e15862577500064abd5 2. Install Needed Updates Task Fails with Error Message ATKUPD826E When Updating the Director Server http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas70daa218af75eedd186257798005a7043 6.0 Copyright and trademark information www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: IBM Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Notices INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. 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