The workload management capability for HP Integrity servers is provided by the HP Global Workload Manager component of
the Matrix Operating Environment for HP-UX. HP Global Workload Manager (gWLM), is an intelligent policy engine that automatically allocates resources among multiple workloads to increase server utilization while meeting service levels for high-priority applications. Designed to work across multiple HP-UX 11i, OpenVMS and Linux environments, the workload management features are ideal for large, centralized IT environments that host applications for many departments.
An integrated component of the Matrix Operating Environment for HP-UX, HP Global Workload manager makes it easier, faster, and less expensive to provide additional server resources, when needed. It monitors workloads based on policy goals and automatically migrates CPUs from idle workloads to busy ones, and from lower priority workloads to higher ones to give critical applications the resources they need. Also, it integrates with utility pricing to activate and deactivate additional resources based on real-time requirements.
What's new
Update for gWLM version 6.3.2, including:
- Feature: Support for the new Superdome 2 dynamic cores capability on the platform as well as in vPars
- Benefit: Maximizes CPU resources usage and automatically adapt to changing demands
- Feature: Support for HP Instant Capacity (iCAP) feature on Superdome 2 platforms
- Benefit: Reduce costs by only turning on needed resources and turning off unused resources
gWLM version 6.3.2 is supported only on HP-UX 11i V3 on SuperDome 2 servers in environments managed through an HP-UX Central Management Server (CMS)
Matrix Operating Environment for HP-UX helps your organization:
- Run many applications on large numbers of systems, or partitions or processor sets within those systems
- Monitor the environment, generate reports on how resources are being used, and provide audits for business owner resolution via a Web-based central management system that is integrated with HP Systems Insight Manager
- Configure and deploy the workload management environment quickly using standard policies and out-of-the-box reports integration
- Assure internal customers get the resources they need when they need them
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