Sign into the graphical user interface (GUI). Refer to Getting Started - Signing In for details.

Familiarize yourself with the HP SIM Home page. Refer to Getting Started - Navigating the Home Page for details.

Perform the initial setup if this is a new installation. Otherwise, review the steps involved with initial set up to familiarize yourself with the basic management tasks. Refer to Getting Started - Performing Initial Setup for details. This is available to users with full-configuration-rights only.

Familiarize yourself with how to schedule and execute tasks. Refer to HP Systems Insight Manager Technical Reference Guide - Managing with Tasks for details.

Familiarize yourself with the HP SIM reporting features. Refer to HP Systems Insight Manager Technical Reference Guide - Reporting for details.

Review the HP SIM commands if you intend to use the command line interface (CLI). Refer to Getting Started - Using Command Line Interface Commands for details. This is available to users with full-configuration-rights only.

Customize the Home page and the System Status panel. Refer to Getting Started - Customizing the Home Page and Getting Started - Customizing the System Status Panel for details.