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Installation is a two step process:
Step 1. Install TruPort - the installation of the Truport software
onto a SCO Unix machine. (TruPort requires EasyServer II ver. 6.1 firmware
or later. See the Technical Reference section for how to check the version
and upgrade if necessary).
Step 2. Connect & configure EasyServer II - the connection
and configuration of the EasyServer II into a network environment.
Step 1. Installing TruPort
This section outlines how to install the TruPort on SCO Unix, which
includes easyadm, Stallion's Unix device configuration manager.
Step 1.
Insert the TruPort CD-ROM into the diskette drive of the Unix
machine.
Step 2.
Reboot the Unix system into single user mode.
Step 3.
Run custom.
Step 4.
Select Software > Install New and proceed with the installation.
Step 5.
When the software has been copied into place, easyadm is automatically
started.
Step 6.
How many EasyServers. Easyadm asks for how many servers are
to be allowed for this installation. By default, this number is eight.
A good practice is to allow for one more server than is anticipated.
This will cater for the situation where a new EasyServer is replacing
a failed unit.
Step 7.
Relink. On exiting Easyadm, you are asked to relink the kernel.
Step 8.
Port configuration. After rebooting the new kernel, easyadm
can be used to configure EasyServer II ports.
Step 2.
Connect & Configure the EasyServer II
Method 1: TruPort-allocated IP address
Use this method if the EasyServer II is to be connected to a network
which will not automatically allocate an IP address to newly connected
devices.
Step 1.
Locate Server. Place the EasyServer II on a flat, smooth, hard
surface (not carpeted) away from heat sources.
Step 2.
Connect Server to Network. Attach the EasyServer II to an Ethernet
network using either Thin Ethernet or 10BaseT connectors, as appropriate.
Step 3.
Supply Power. Plug the power cord into the EasyServer II and
into a grounded power outlet.
Step 4.
Run TruPort. Login to the SCO Unix machine on which TruPort
was installed, and type in 'easyadm'. Log in as 'root'.
Step 5.
Add Server. TruPort will find the newly connected EasyServer,
and prompt you for an IP address and sub-net mask, as shown below:
The new EasyServer II will be displayed in the TruPort window.
Remote connections.
Where the EasyServer II is located on a remote network, you will need
to manually add it. To do this, it must be powered up, and accessible
from the host using easyadm.
To manually add a server, select 'Utilities > Manually add server'
from easyadm's top-level menu. Enter the DNS name or IP address of
the remote EasyServer II.
Step 6.
Configure the EasyServer II by running TruPort and proceeding
with the instructions given in Section 2.
Method 2: IP address allocated by other means
Use this method if the EasyServer II is to be connected to a network
on which BOOTP, RARP or DHCP are configured to automatically allocate
an IP address.
Step 1.
Locate Server. Place the EasyServer II on a flat, smooth, hard
surface (not carpeted) away from heat sources.
Step 2.
Connect Server to Network. Attach the EasyServer II to an Ethernet
network using either Thin Ethernet or 10BaseT connectors, as appropriate.
Step 3.
Supply Power. Plug the power cord into the EasyServer II and
into a grounded power outlet.
The EasyServer II will be given an IP address automatically.
Step 4.
Run TruPort. Login to the SCO Unix machine on which TruPort
was installed, and type in 'easyadm'. If the EasyServer II
has been given an IP address it will appear in the easyadm window.
Step 5.
Configure the EasyServer II by proceeding with the instructions
given in Section 2.
Easyadm Utilities
This section is an outline of the function and use of the easyadm utilities.
Easyadm utilities are accessed from the top-level easyadm menu. Select
Utilities to display the following options:
- Label - allows a server's name, which is initially the DNS
name, to be changed. It allows an alternate label to be applied to
a server. This alternate name is used only by easyadm. The server's
DNS name is not affected. If DNS is not configured, the EasyServer's
IP address is used as the initial label.
- All others - configures unused ports with a default setup
such that other configuration tools can be used to complete the configuration
(for example sysadm).
- Copy - allows the configuration of an existing server to
be copied to the unused port on a destination server. Existing ports
on the destination are not overwritten.
- Remove - allows a specified server to be removed from easyadm's
database. The server must powered down or disconnected before it can
be removed. The server will show as off-line or red on easyadm.
- Exchange - allows the full configuration of one server to
be moved to a second server. The second server must have no ports
configured. Useful in the event of hardware failure or upgrade.
- Soft reset - allows a nominated server to be restarted, preserving
its configuration. This is the equivalent of switching the power off
then on.
- Hard reset - allows a nominated server to be completely reset,
that is returned to its original, unconfigured state. The server's
configuration is not preserved. This is the equivalent of pressing
the reset button on the rear of the server.
- Manually add server - easyadm can only detect servers on
a local network. If your server is on a remote network, you will need
to manually add it. To do this, it must be powered up, and accessible
from the host using easyadm. Useful if BOOTP is not available.
