Sun Management Center has three main components, called base layers, that need to be installed: server, agent, and Java Console (console). The server is a collection of processes on a central host that enables management services. The agent is a process that runs on each monitored host. The Java Console is the window through which you monitor and manage the agents. It is the main user interface to the product.
Before you can use Sun Management Center 3.6, you must install the
Server – On at least one machine.
When the server is installed, the Sun Management Center agent is installed on the server machine as well.
Agent – On all machines you want to monitor.
Java Console – On any machine from which users will log into Sun Management Center.
In planning your installation you need to consider the following items:
On which machine do you want to run the Sun Management Center server?
Which machines do you want to monitor and manage? On these machines you need to install the Sun Management Center agent.
On which machines do you want to run the Sun Management Center console? On these machines you need to install the Java Console.
In addition to installing the product components and the add-ons, you must set up the product components and add-ons before you can start the product.