https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/hpsim-best-practices-for-installing/m-p/3745318#M18880 HPSIM uses a database, that can be MSDE or an existing Oracle or SQL (and others I think). You may want to consider where that should be located. If your using an existing Database Server then you'll need some space there.<BR /><BR />Installing on a non C: Drive does cause a couple of small glitches, they're typically picked up in the forum. Nothing too severe.<BR /><BR />You'd want to install the latest SP4 version of HPSIM.<BR /><BR />You should also consider if your using any of the plug-ins as these can also create databases (PMP, VMM VPM etc.)<BR /><BR />The Installation Guide is reasonably comprehensive as is the technical guide.<BR /> Mon, 06 Mar 2006 14:17:30 GMT Rob Buxton 2006-03-06T14:17:30Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/hpsim-best-practices-for-installing/m-p/3745317#M18879 Hi all:<BR /><BR />Going to be installing the latest HPSIM on and WIN 2003 Server box. Wanting to know any 'gotchas' and best practices. This WIN box will do nothing except HPSIM monitoring.<BR /><BR />Example, I have an internal disk with some 20G available space. I can get a separate SAN disk added (drive D) as well. Is it better to install SIM on the C drive or configure the D drive to accomendate the requirements.<BR /><BR />Any other tips? Point me to the location.<BR /><BR />Many thanks! Mon, 06 Mar 2006 11:36:37 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/hpsim-best-practices-for-installing/m-p/3745317#M18879 Rick Garland 2006-03-06T11:36:37Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/hpsim-best-practices-for-installing/m-p/3745318#M18880 HPSIM uses a database, that can be MSDE or an existing Oracle or SQL (and others I think). You may want to consider where that should be located. If your using an existing Database Server then you'll need some space there.<BR /><BR />Installing on a non C: Drive does cause a couple of small glitches, they're typically picked up in the forum. Nothing too severe.<BR /><BR />You'd want to install the latest SP4 version of HPSIM.<BR /><BR />You should also consider if your using any of the plug-ins as these can also create databases (PMP, VMM VPM etc.)<BR /><BR />The Installation Guide is reasonably comprehensive as is the technical guide.<BR /> Mon, 06 Mar 2006 14:17:30 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/hpsim-best-practices-for-installing/m-p/3745318#M18880 Rob Buxton 2006-03-06T14:17:30Z