HP OpenView Discovery Agent 2.20.0.6340

HP OpenView Discovery Agent is a software tool developed by Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. that is used for discovering and mapping IT resources in order to provide comprehensive visibility and management of the IT infrastructure.

The purpose of HP OpenView Discovery Agent is to automatically discover and identify IT resources such as servers, devices, applications, and networks. It creates an accurate inventory of these resources and provides insights into their relationships, dependencies, and configurations.

HP OpenView Discovery Agent works by deploying lightweight agents on target devices or by utilizing existing protocols such as SNMP, WMI, SSH, or scanning the network. These agents or protocols collect configuration and performance data which is then analyzed to identify and map the IT resources.

Using HP OpenView Discovery Agent brings several benefits including improved visibility and control over the IT infrastructure, reduced risk of downtime due to accurate resource mapping, automated network documentation, enhanced security by identifying unauthorized devices, and optimizing resource utilization.

Yes, HP OpenView Discovery Agent is designed to be compatible with various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, Unix, and mainframe environments.

Yes, HP OpenView Discovery Agent can discover both physical and virtual resources. It can detect virtual machines, hypervisors, and their relationships with physical servers and network devices.

No, HP OpenView Discovery Agent focuses on the discovery and mapping of IT resources. It does not provide real-time monitoring capabilities. However, it can integrate with other tools that offer real-time monitoring functionality.

No, HP OpenView Discovery Agent is a component of the larger HP OpenView suite which includes additional tools for monitoring, managing, and optimizing the IT environment.

Yes, HP OpenView Discovery Agent is designed to be scalable and can be deployed in large-scale environments to handle extensive IT infrastructures spread across multiple locations.

Yes, Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. provides technical support for HP OpenView Discovery Agent. Customers can access documentation, online resources, and contact support for assistance with the product.