HP Network Management Center
| Company type | Software suite |
|---|---|
| Industry | Information technology, Network management software |
| Predecessor | Hewlett Packard Enterprise (ownership) |
| Fate | Rebranded and ownership transferred to Micro Focus |
| Products | HP Security and Compliance Service, HP Database and Middleware Automation Software, HP Network Automation Software, HP Network Node Manager i Software, HP Network Node Manager i Smart Plug-in Modules, HP Automated Network Management Software, HP Operations Orchestration Software, HP Server Automation Software, HP Storage Essentials Suite |
| Owner | Micro Focus (after spin-merge transaction) |
HP Network Management Center (NMC) represents a comprehensive collection of HP software tools designed to assist IT network administrators in overseeing and controlling routers, switches, and various other network components. This platform facilitates device inventory management, delivers alerts regarding malfunctions, and forecasts possible disruptions in network nodes or connections. Its primary objective is to enhance operational productivity.
HP has ceased offering this suite under the HP Network Management Center name, redirecting its efforts toward automation, orchestration, and cloud management solutions that streamline IT service lifecycle automation. Ownership of these software assets moved from Hewlett Packard Enterprise to Micro Focus as part of an $8.8 billion spin-merge transaction.
HP Security and Compliance Service
The HP BSA Security and Compliance subscription streamlines vulnerability management by providing automated compliance and security notifications to HP Business Service Automation software. These alerts originate from sources such as vendor advisories and organizations including the National Vulnerability Database, PCI Security Standards Council, and Center for Internet Security.
HP Database and Middleware Automation Software
Following its acquisition of Stratavia in 2010, HP offers Database and Middleware Automation software that automates administrative responsibilities like provisioning, configuration, compliance enforcement, patch application, and release management for databases and application servers. Version 10 was launched in May 2013.
HP Network Automation Software
Designed to manage intricate, distributed networks composed of multiple vendors within large enterprise data centers, HP Network Automation automates the entire operational lifecycle of network devices. This includes provisioning, policy-driven change control, compliance management, and security administration.
HP Network Node Manager i Software
HP Network Node Manager i (NNMi) version 10.00 along with its Smart Plug-in modules employs continuous spiral discovery—a network discovery method that maintains current topology information and facilitates root cause analysis. This technology helps administrators detect network congestion and resolve problems swiftly, thereby enhancing availability and performance. The software supports multitenancy by providing tenant-specific map views and incident security features, enabling teams to handle multiple clients or sites from a single interface.
HP Network Node Manager i Smart Plug-in Modules
The HP Network Node Manager i Smart Plug-in Modules (iSPIs) extend the capabilities of NNMi by integrating fault detection, availability monitoring, performance tracking, and advanced network service management across both physical and virtual environments. These modules allow network professionals to access consolidated fault and performance data, optimize workflows, and investigate network issues through a unified platform.
HP Automated Network Management Software
HP Automated Network Management (ANM) software merges HP Network Node Manager i, HP Network Automation, and several HP Smart Plug-ins into an all-encompassing solution covering fault detection, availability monitoring, change control, configuration management, compliance tracking, performance evaluation, and automated troubleshooting. The package incorporates NNMi for unified fault and performance oversight; NNM iSPIs for Performance to assess network metrics and traffic quality; the iSPI Network Engineering Toolset (NET) for automating operational tasks and analyzing traps; along with HP Network Automation for managing changes and configurations.
HP Operations Orchestration Software
HP Operations Orchestration streamlines infrastructure provisioning by utilizing automated "runbooks," significantly speeding up deployment workflows. The release of version 10 in May 2013 introduced support for more than 5,000 IT operational tasks out-of-the-box, featuring integrations with platforms such as Amazon S3 Storage, HP ArcSight, HP Fortify, OpenStack, and SAP applications.
HP Server Automation Software
HP Server Automation provides comprehensive management of server lifecycles across enterprises, covering provisioning, patch management, configuration, and compliance enforcement. The May 2013 launch of version 10 empowered organizations to efficiently deploy and manage patches on thousands of servers, including both active and inactive virtual machines.
Additionally, HP unveiled the HP Server Automation Standard appliance in the same month, offering essential configuration, deployment, and compliance capabilities derived from the complete software package.
HP Storage Essentials Suite
HP Storage Essentials serves as an integrated solution for optimizing storage resources and planning capacity requirements. Version 9.6, released in June 2013, broadened compatibility with third-party storage arrays such as EMC VNX block storage and Brocade Access Gateway. It also improved interoperability with HP 3Par and HP 6000 EVA platforms while enhancing management server support for Oracle and SAP Business Objects environments.