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About This Guide
The vSMS Getting Started provides instructions for installing the Virtual Security Management System
(vSMS) software-based SMS appliance in a VMware environment. This guide includes the following
information:
• Overview, page 1, describes system requirements, provides migration information, and gives a
summary of the installation process.
• Installation, page 3, provides detailed instructions for installing and configuring vSMS.
This section covers the following topics:
• Target Audience, page vii
• Related Documentation, page vii
• Document Conventions, page viii
• Customer Support, page x
Target Audience
This guide is intended for security network administrators and specialists that have the responsibility of
monitoring, managing, and improving system security. The audience for this material is expected to be
familiar with vSMS and VMware and have the following knowledge and skills:
•TCP/IP
•UDP
•ICMP
•Ethernet
•SNTP
•SMTP
•SNMP
Related Documentation
Access the documentation at http://www.hp.com/support/manuals. For the most recent updates for your
products, check the HP Networking Support web site at http://www.hp.com/networking/support
.
For help with installation and use of the SMS, refer to the online help available in the SMS product or to
the following documentation.
• HP TippingPoint Security Management System Release Notes
• HP TippingPoint Security Management System User Guide
• HP TippingPoint Security Management System CLI Reference
• HP TippingPoint Security Management System External Interfaces
• HP TippingPoint Event Taxonomy
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