The IBM® Elastic Storage Server GUI provides an easy way to configure and monitor various features that are available with the IBM ESS system. It is a web application that runs on common web browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. The ESS GUI uses Java Script and Ajax technologies to enable smooth and desktop-like interfacing.

This IBM Redpaper publication provides a broad understanding of the architecture and features of the ESS GUI. It includes information about how to install and configure the GUI and in-depth information about the use of the GUI options. The primary audience for this paper includes experienced and new users of the ESS system.

Chapter 1. Overview

Chapter 2. Installing and configuring the ESS GUI

Chapter 3. Understanding the GUI options

Chapter 4. Monitoring options available in the GUI

Chapter 5. Configuring and managing ESS by using the GUI

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting options in GUI

Appendix A. GUI limitations