IBM Netcool Operations Insight Version 1.4.1

Supported products and components

Review the products and components included in Netcool Operations Insight.

IBM Netcool Operations Insight includes the product and component versions listed on the following web pages, where you can also find information on the eAssemblies and fix packs required to download and install. Select the relevant version of IBM Netcool Operations Insight.
Note: Only the combination of product and component releases specified on the version's web page is supported in that version of IBM Netcool Operations Insight.

https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/community/wikis/home?lang=en#!/wiki/Tivoli%20Netcool%20OMNIbus/page/Release%20details

Product and component details

Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus core components V8.1.0
This product includes the following components. It is installed by Installation Manager. It is part of the base Netcool Operations Insight solution, so it must be installed, configured, and running before you can start the Networks for Operations Insight feature setup.
  • Server components (includes ObjectServers)
  • Probe and gateway feature
  • Accelerated Event Notification (AEN) client
For systems requirements, see http://ibm.biz/BdjpTP.
Important: The ObjectServer that manages the event data must be at V8.1.
Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus Web GUI V8.1.0
This component includes the following subcomponents and add-ons. It is installed by Installation Manager. It is part of the base Netcool Operations Insight solution. The following extensions to the Web GUI are supplied in Netcool Operations Insight:
  • Tools and menus for integration with Operations Analytics - Log Analysis.
  • Extensions for Netcool Operations Insight: This supports the Event Analytics capability.
    Important: Both the Impact Server Extensions and the Web GUI extensions must be installed for the Event Analytics capability to work.
The Web GUI is installed into Dashboard Application Services Hub, which is part of Jazz for Service Management. Jazz for Service Management is distributed as separate installation features in Installation Manager. For systems requirements, see http://ibm.biz/BdjpwT .
DB2® V10.5 Enterprise Server Edition database
DB2 is the default database used for the Netcool Operations Insight solution. Other types of databases are also possible. For more information, see http://ibm.biz/BdiVYg.
Gateway for JDBC
This product is required for the base Netcool Operations Insight solution. It is installed by Installation Manager. The system requirements are the same as for Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus V8.1. It is required for the transfer of event data from the ObjectServer to the IBM® DB2 database.
Netcool/Impact V7.1.0
This product includes the following components. It is part of the base Netcool Operations Insight solution. It is installed by Installation Manager.
  • Impact server
  • GUI server
  • Impact Server extensions: Includes the policies that are used to create the event analytics algorithms and the integration to IBM Connections.
    Important: Both the Impact Server Extensions and the Web GUI extensions must be installed for the Event Analytics capability to work.
For system requirements, see https://ibm.biz/BdRNLF.
IBM Operations Analytics - Log Analysis V1.3.3 and V1.3.5
Netcool Operations Insight works with IBM Operations Analytics - Log Analysis V1.3.3 and 1.3.5. IBM Operations Analytics - Log Analysis is part of the base Netcool Operations Insight solution. It is installed by Installation Manager. For system requirements, search for "Hardware and software requirements" within the relevant version of IBM Operations Analytics - Log Analysis at https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSPFMY.
Note: Operations Analytics - Log Analysis Service Desk Extension V1.1 is available with IBM Operations Analytics - Log Analysis V1.3.5.
Note: Operations Analytics - Log Analysis Standard Edition is included in Netcool Operations Insight. For more information about Operations Analytics - Log Analysis editions, search for "Editions" at the Operations Analytics - Log Analysis Knowledge Center, at https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSPFMY.
OMNIbusInsightPack_v1.3.0.2 for IBM Operations Analytics - Log Analysis
This product is part of the base Netcool Operations Insight solution. It is required to enable the event search capability in Operations Analytics - Log Analysis. The Insight Pack is installed into Operations Analytics - Log Analysis.
Gateway for Message Bus V8.0
This product is part of the base Netcool Operations Insight solution. It is installed by Installation Manager. The system requirements are the same as for Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus V8.1.0. It is used for the following purposes:
  • Transferring event data to the IBM Operations Analytics - Log Analysis product.
  • Supports the transfer of event data to Agile Service Manager by integrating with the Agile Service Manager Event Observer.
Jazz for Service Management V1.1.3.0
This component provides the GUI framework for the Netcool Operations Insight solution. It is installed by Installation Manager, and it includes the following subcomponents.
  • Dashboard Application Services Hub V3.1.3.0
  • Reporting Services (previously called Tivoli Common Reporting V3.1)
Note: For the cumulative patch to use for this version of Jazz for Service Management, see the web page for the relevant version of Netcool Operations Insight at this location: https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/community/wikis/home?lang=en#!/wiki/Tivoli%20Netcool%20OMNIbus/page/Release%20details
For the system requirements for Dashboard Application Services Hub, see http://ibm.biz/BdiVYN. The instance of Dashboard Application Services Hub hosts the V8.1 Web GUI and the Seasonal Event Reports portlet. Jazz for Service Management is included in the Web GUI installation package but is installed as separate features.
You can set up Network Manager and Netcool Configuration Manager to work with Reporting Services by installing their respective reports when installing the products. Netcool/OMNIbus V8.1.0 and later can be integrated with Reporting Services V3.1 to support reporting on events. To configure this integration, connect Reporting Services to a relational database through a gateway. Then, import the report package that is supplied with Netcool/OMNIbus into Reporting Services. For more information about event reporting, see http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSSHTQ_8.1.0/com.ibm.netcool_OMNIbus.doc_8.1.0/omnibus/wip/install/task/omn_con_ext_deploytcrreports.html.
Network Manager IP Edition V4.2.0
This product includes the core and GUI components for the optional Networks for Operations Insight feature.

For system requirements, see https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSSHRK_4.2.0/install/task/pln_planninginst.html.

Network Manager Insight Pack V1.3.0.0 for IBM Operations Analytics - Log Analysis
This product is part of the Networks for Operations Insight feature. It is required to enable the topology search capability in Operations Analytics - Log Analysis. The Insight Pack is installed into Operations Analytics - Log Analysis. It requires that the OMNIbusInsightPack_v1.3.0.2 is installed.
Note: The Network Manager Insight Pack V1.3.0.0 can share a data source with the OMNIbusInsightPack_v1.3.0.2 only. It cannot share a data source with previous versions of the Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus Insight Pack.
Probe for SNMP
This product is optional for the base Netcool Operations Insight solution. It is used in environments that have SNMP traps. It is required for the Networks for Operations Insight feature. For installations of the probe on the Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus V8.1 server, use the instance of the probe that installs with IBM Installation Manager.
Syslog Probe
This product is optional for the base Netcool Operations Insight solution. It is required for the Networks for Operations Insight feature. For installations of the probe on the Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus V8.1 server, use the instance of the probe that installs with IBM Installation Manager.
Netcool Configuration Manager V6.4.2
This product has the following components. It is part of the optional Networks for Operations Insight feature.
  • Core components
  • Drivers
  • OOBC component
System requirements are available on this Software Product Compatibility Reports (SPCR) page.
IBM Network Performance Insight V1.2.3
Network Performance Insight is a network traffic performance monitoring system. It provides comprehensive and scalable visibility on network traffic with visualization and reporting of network performance data for complex, multivendor, multi-technology networks. The end user is able to perform the following tasks: visualize flow across selected interfaces, display performance anomaly events in the Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus Event Viewer, and view performance anomaly and performance timeline data in the Device Dashboard. For more information, see http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSCVHB/welcome.
IBM Alert Notification
IBM Alert Notification provides instant notification of alerts for any critical IT issues across multiple monitoring tools. It gives IT staff instant notification of alerts for any issues in your IT operations environment. For more information, see http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSY487/com.ibm.netcool_OMNIbusaas.doc_1.2.0/landingpage/product_welcome_alertnotification.html.
IBM Runbook Automation
IBM Runbook Automation empowers IT operations teams to be more efficient and effective. Operators can focus their attention where it is really needed and receive guidance to the best resolution with recommended actions and pre-filled context. With Runbook Automation you can:
  • Investigate and delegate problems faster and more efficiently.
  • Diagnose and fix problems faster and build operational knowledge.
  • Easily create, publish, and manage runbooks and automations.
  • Keep score to track achievements and find opportunities for improvement.

For more information, see http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSZQDR/com.ibm.rba.doc/RBA_welcome.html.