https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/element/m-p/3590935#M55270 <P>These are questions about the product, I'm getting conflicting information.<BR />What is an Element ? is it an interface between an agent and the management system or a network component that is managed.<BR />Also, what is an agent ? is it a network component that is managed or a component that responds to requests for information and alerts the managment system if it detects a problems.<BR /><BR />Thanks</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>P.S. this thread has been moved&nbsp;from ITRC server mgmt (Insight Manager 7) Forum &nbsp;to ITRC HP Systems Insight Manager Forum - HP Forums moderator</P> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 08:32:58 GMT Bryan_96 2012-12-26T08:32:58Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/element/m-p/3590935#M55270 <P>These are questions about the product, I'm getting conflicting information.<BR />What is an Element ? is it an interface between an agent and the management system or a network component that is managed.<BR />Also, what is an agent ? is it a network component that is managed or a component that responds to requests for information and alerts the managment system if it detects a problems.<BR /><BR />Thanks</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>P.S. this thread has been moved&nbsp;from ITRC server mgmt (Insight Manager 7) Forum &nbsp;to ITRC HP Systems Insight Manager Forum - HP Forums moderator</P> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 08:32:58 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/element/m-p/3590935#M55270 Bryan_96 2012-12-26T08:32:58Z