17. The storage area network management device of claim 15 wherein the install engine is further operable to: invoke the script bundle via the network interface; collect results from each of the prerequisite checks indicative of the outcome of executing the script bundle on the host computer; and analyze, based on cumulative results of each of the prerequisite checks, an operational status indicative of whether the candidate agent may be installed on the host.
17. The storage area network management device of claim 15 wherein the install engine is further operable to: invoke the script bundle via the network interface; collect results from each of the prerequisite checks indicative of the outcome of executing the script bundle on the host computer; and analyze, based on cumulative results of each of the prerequisite checks, an operational status indicative of whether the candidate agent may be installed on the host. 18. The storage area network management device of claim 17 wherein the check parameters include inputs and expected outputs, wherein the install engine is further operable to: pass the inputs to the host from the check parameters compare the results of the check script to the predetermined outputs; and determine a result based on the comparing.