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Exporting the IML
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Exporting saves then exports the IML to a comma-separated file so that it can be
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read into third-party applications. Once the IML has been saved it becomes a static
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file and is no longer dynamically updated by NVRAM.
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Saving the IML
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Historical information can be lost unless the IML has been saved. System
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administrators should make it a habit to save the IML on a regular basis.
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When selecting to save the IML, the utility saves the IML entries in a binary format.
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Again, just like exporting, once the IML has been saved it becomes a static file and is
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no longer dynamically updated by NVRAM.
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Clearing the IML
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When selecting the Clear option, the IML entries stored in NVRAM are removed.
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Since the IML Viewer and Insight Manger both retrieve their information from
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NVRAM, the data becomes unavailable for both applications.
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Clearing the IML is data destructive and therefore an irreversible process. Save the
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IML information by choosing to export, save or print the IML before clearing it.
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It is recommended to save then clear the IML to maximize the space available for
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new IML entries; therefore, reducing the chance of losing any impending entries.
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A user must logon with administrative privileges to use the "Clear all Entries" feature
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in the Compaq IML Viewer. Otherwise, this feature is grayed out and unavailable to
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the user.
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. . Printing the IML
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To print the entire log, be sure to clear any filters that have been applied to the IML.
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Acknowledging Pending Alerts
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If the attempt to acknowledge the pending alerts on the IMD fails, it is possible that
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the version of the system ROM is not current. Use the Compaq SmartStart CD,
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Version 4.0 to update the system ROM to a newer version that supports this feature.
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Using Command Line Parameters
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To clear the log or acknowledge pending alerts via command line parameters, a user
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must have administrator privileges.
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Viewing a Saved IML File
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clicking on the .IML file in Windows NT Explorer.
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