Initial (First Time) Installation

This chapter is a guide to performing an initial (first time) installation of StrataView Plus and associated software programs. There are two methods for installing StrataView Plus:

• Automatically, using the StrataView Plus Installer program (SPI)

• Manually, using both the SPI and the StrataView Plus INSTALL program

Most initial installations of StrataView Plus will be preformed using the instructions in in this chapter. The main reason for doing a manual installation is if you need to set up a different raw partition size for Informix. NetView and Motif 1.2 should be installed on your workstation before installing StrataView Plus 8.2. Refer to the installation instructions included with each software product.

Prepare the IBM PowerStation for StrataView Plus

Installing WingZ

Install and brand the WingZ software according to the instructions provided in the WingZ Installation Guide that came with your WingZ software. Follow the WingZ instructions for branding by entering the serial number and key.

SPI Description

The automatic StrataView Plus installer (SPI) is included on the StrataView Plus tape and can be used for most installations of StrataView Plus. The automatic installer checks to see on which hard disk the operating system is installed.

During an initial installation, the SPI will perform only necessary minor changes to the operating system disk drive. These changes include adding required user directories.

Swap space should be two times real memory, as a minimum. The maximum amount of swap space you should allocate would be five times real memory.

To set up the Informix partition, follow these steps:

1. Using SMIT (System Management Interface Tool) create a logical volume of
   200 MB.
   
   
2. Assign a volume name. The following is the default name:
   /dev/informix_lv: /dev/informix_db
   

The installation procedure should appear on your screen. Respond to the prompts, by typing in the appropriate information.

Installing StrataView Plus on an IBM PowerStation

An initial installation of StrataView Plus includes the partitioning of the second disk, setting up Informix and StrataView Plus user and group accounts on the operating system disk, and running the automatic StrataView Plus Installer program (SPI). The SPI script installs Informix and the StrataView Plus application, including the On-Line Help files. After you install the StrataView Plus software, you must configure your StrataView Plus workstation to BPX/IPX interface for either an RS-232 or LAN connection.

Proceed as follows to perform an initial (first time) installation of StrataView Plus:

1. Login as user "root" by entering the following:
   

su
password: <superuser password>

1. Insert the StrataView Plus Release 8.2 tape in the tape drive.
   

StrataView Plus uses the "extract_unbundled" script to install the software from tape. For the IBM AIX system, enter the following commands to copy the "extract_unbundled" script from the StrataView Plus Release 8.2 tape to your hard drive:

1. Enter the following commands to copy the "extract_unbundled" script from the StrataView Plus Rel. 8.2 tape to your hard drive:
   

cd /tmp
mt -f /dev/rmtn.1 rewind
dd if=/dev/rmtn.1 | tar xvfBb - 20b -f
chmod 777 extract_unbundled

1. Enter the command:
   

extract_unbundled

This command results in the following message:

Enter media drive location [local | remote]: l
Enter Device Name (e.g. rst0, rmt0, rfd0c) : /dev/rmt0   {you type mt0 for  /dev/rmt0}		
**Please mount the release media if you haven't done so already.**
Press return when ready:

1. The following is then displayed:
   

The following product will be installed:
2+0 records in
2+0 records out

	StrataView Plus 8.2.02


    Copyright (c) 1997 StrataCom, Inc. All rights reserved.

This software product is copyrighted and all rights are reserved by
StrataCom, Inc. StrataCom, Inc. reserves the right to make periodic
modifications to this product without obligation to notify any person
or entity of such revision. Copying, duplicating, selling, or otherwise
distributing any part of this product without the prior written consent
of an authorized representative of StrataCom, Inc. are prohibited.
 
StrataCom, IPX, IGX, BPX,AXIS, FastPad and FastPacket are registered trademarks and
StrataView Plus is a trademark of StrataCom, Inc.



Do you want to continue [y|n]? y

*** Starting main driver script at Jan 22 13:45:15 PDT 1997. ***
*******************************************************************************
*                Welcome to the StrataView Plus Installer!                    *
*           This program will install StrataView Plus software                *
*                             on your workstation.                            *
*                                                                             *
*              Copyright (c) 1997 StrataCom, Inc. All rights reserved.        *
*                                                                             *
*******************************************************************************



*************************************************
****** Running pre-checks for main driver. ******
*************************************************
*** Checking basic setup. ***
Checking that user is root.
Checking core script files
*** Determining type of installation. ***
>> This installer will automatically perform the configuration necessary
>> for StrataView Plus. If you have special configuration needs, you can
>> just load the StrataView Plus files from tape and perform the rest of
>> the configuration manually.

Installing StrataView Plus Manually

Follow the procedures described in this chapter to install StrataView Plus manually.

Prerequisites

You will need the following items to complete the manual installation:

• IBM PowerStation

• 128 Mbytes of memory minimum

• 16-inch color monitor. (A 20-inch color monitor is also supported.)

• An 8-mm tape drive

• Standard 3 1/2-inch floppy drive

• Codex 28.8 Kbps modem

Creating the Informix and SV+ Group Accounts

You must create a group name and account number for the Informix database. The group account number [79] must be used, as it is already incorporated into the files on the software installation tape. You will also create a group for the svplus user account.

1. You should be logged in as root, if not do so now.
   
   
2. Edit the /etc/group file by adding the following two lines:
   

users:*:21:svplus
informix:*:79:informix

1. Save the file and exit the editor.
   

Creating the Informix and SV+ Login Accounts

1. Type the following three commands to create two user login accounts:
   

cd /usr/etc/install <RETURN>

1. Verify the login accounts in the/etc/group file.
   

1. You must then assign passwords to these user accounts.
   

   • Type passwd informix <RETURN> and follow on-screen directions

   • Type passwd svplus <RETURN> and follow on-screen directions.

   
   
2. Edit the /usr/users/informix/.cshrc file and enter the following two lines:
   

setenv  LD_LIBRARY_PATH /lib:/usr/lib/x11:/usr/lib <RETURN>
setenv  INFORMIXDIR  /usr/users/informix  <RETURN>

Save the file and exit the editor.

1. Enter the following command to change the ownership of the .cshrc file to svplus.
   

chown  svplus  /usr/users/svplus/.cshrc  <RETURN>

This completes the creation of the SV+ and Informix accounts.

Installing Informix ESQL/C and Informix OnLine from Tape

The installation script guides you through the Informix ESQL/C and Informix OnLine installation procedure.

1. Insert the 8 mm Informix ESQL/C - Informix OnLine tape cartridge and close the door.
   
   
2. If you're not already logged in as root, do so now.
   
   
3. Type tar xvpf /dev/rmt0.1 <RETURN>.
   
   
4. Type mt -f /dev/rmt0.1 <RETURN>.
   
   
5. Installation will proceed normally.
   

Installing directory .
Installing directory bin

Informix OnLine

The script sample included in this section explains the procedure for installing Informix OnLine.

This installation procedure must be run by root (super-user).
It will change the owner, group, and mode of all files of this
package in this directory.  There must be a user "informix" and a 
group "informix" known to the system.
Press RETURN to continue,or the interrupt key 
(usually CTRL-C or DEL) to abort.

When prompted, enter the serial number and key for the software. The following substitute numbers are provides only as an example.

Enter your serial number (for example, XXX#X999999) > VVV#V123456
Enter your serial number KEY (uppercase letters only) > 
ABCDEF 
 
NOTE:  This INFORMIX SOFTWARE, INC. software is licensed for
use by unlimited SIMULTANEOUS USERS on this computer system.
Press RETURN to continue,
or the interrupt key (usually CTRL-C or DEL) to abort.
Installing directory .
Installing directory bin
Installing directory lib
Installing directory msg
Installing directory etc
Installing directory release
Installing directory forms
Installing directory demo
Installing directory demo/dbaccess
Installation of INFORMIX-OnLine complete.
Running the final StrataView Plus configuration program.
Verifying user and group accounts.
Verifying the check-sums of the extracted files.
Initializing the database.

Installing StrataView Plus

Perform the following steps to install StrataView Plus:

1. Login as user root by entering this command:
   su
   passwd <superuser passwd>
   
   
2. Enter the following to change to the root directory:
   cd /
   
   
3. Insert the StrataView Plus tape and type:
   

INSTALL

Installing FrameViewer for On-Line Help

StrataView Plus uses FrameViewer to display the IPX/BPX Online Help files. The INSTALL script adds FrameViewer to your system.

Procedure

1. The INSTALL script displays the FrameViewer Installation Welcome Screen:
   

Welcome to the On-Line Help INSTALLATION of StrataView Plus
Checking for the existence of On-Line Help... 
Installing Frameviewer...
Reconfiguring user setup files...
Adding Frameviewer environment strings...
./fmusersetup: The FrameMaker user installation program.
This script is used to reconfigure your path setting.
When you are asked a yes or no question below, type the letter 'y' or 'n' 
and then press Return. Note that the default answer (shown in brackets next 
to the question) is usually correct. To use the default answer, press 
Return in response to the question.
Would you like a description of what this script does? [y]: y <RETURN>
Checking installation...
FrameMaker is not already installed in your .cshrc file.
OK to add these two lines:
----
# FMHOME line added by the FrameMaker user's setup program
setenv FMHOME /files/users/svplus/frame; set path=( $FMHOME/bin $path )
----
to /usr/users/svplus/.cshrc? [y]: y <RETURN>
------------------------------------------------------------
OK. Adding the lines to the end of your .cshrc file
Original version of .cshrc saved in /usr/users/svplus/.cshrc.fmsave.
FrameMaker installation in your .cshrc is now complete.
Press Return to continue.
(You may want to remove old or redundant copies of FrameMaker)
IMPORTANT:
-------------------------------------------
In order for the changes in your login file to take effect, you MUST exit
X windows and log out *completely* (until you see the UNIX 'login:' prompt).
Then log in and start X windows. From then on, you can start FrameMaker
from any X windows window by typing: maker
-----------------------------------------------------
Please exit X windows and log out and back in again.
------------------------
Please be sure that each person who wishes to use FrameMaker
runs this installation script (./fmusersetup).
  If any files were changed by this script there will a corresponding .fmsave
  file produced that contains the original version of the file. To be sure
  that this script changed things appropriately, you should diff the files.
IMPORTANT: Don't forget to log out completely now so that
                      the changes to your login file will take effect.

1. The script licenses FrameViewer for your use:
   

Licensing Frameviewer..
Frameviewer has already been licensed ..

1. The INSTALL script then asks you if you wish to verify the Frameviewer installation:
   

Do you wish to verify the Frameviewer installation (y/n)? n <RETURN>

Normally, "n" is chosen, as verification of FrameViewer takes considerable time, and successful installation of FrameViewer is verified by the satisfactory operation of the IPX/BPX On-Line Help.

The following message appears:

Bypassing On-Line Help Installation Verification
INSTALLATION has completed !

1. The installation is completed with the "INSTALLATION has completed !" message.
   
   
2. Proceed to the next section to perform the installation of the On-Line Help files.
   

Installing BPX/IPX On-Line Help

The BPX/IPX On-Line Help files for StrataView Plus come on a separate tape that is installed after StrataView Plus has been installed.

Procedure

Proceed as follows to install the IPX On-Line Help files:

1. If you are not already logged in as svplus, login as svplus.
   
   
2. Enter a pwd command to verify that you are at the /usr/users/svplus directory.
   
   
3. If the /usr/users/svplus/onlinehelp directory does not already exist, enter:
   

mkdir onlinehelp   

1. Enter the following command to change to the "onlinehelp" directory:
   

cd /usr/users/svplus/onlinehelp

1. Enter the following command to verify that you are at the /usr/users/svplus/onlinehelp directory:
   

pwd

1. Load the StrataView Plus Help cartridge and close the door.
   
   
2. Enter the following:
   

tar xvpf /dev/rmt0

1. Enter the following command to change back to the svplus directory:
   

cd ..

1. Update cross references.
   

Configuring Statistics Collection Manager

The Statistics Collection Manager (SCM) files for StrataView Plus are installed by SPI as part of the StrataView Plus installation. If there are multiple NMS workstations used to control the network or if this is a structured network, you must upgrade each instance of StrataView Plus and configure SCM on each NMS workstation. Proceed as follows to configure the network for management by SCM:

1. Change directory to /etc.
   
   
2. If your workstation is not running NIS, edit the /etc/hosts file of the local StrataView Plus workstation. Make a list with a single line with the nodename and IP address for each node in the network to which this SCM is to connect to. For example, to add an IPX node named alpha enter:
   

192.187.207.1 alpha 

1. If you have a workstation that is running NIS (yellow pages), do step 2 on the NIS server instead of the local StrataView Plus machine, and remake the NIS maps.
   
   
2. Enter the following command to change back to the svplus directory:
   

Configuring the StrataView Plus System to BPX/IPX Interface

The config.sv file contains a single line (or lines for more than one network or domain) of parameters used by StrataView Plus to establish a connection to the BPX/IPX node at startup. After both an upgrade and an initial installation, this file will contain the default values (user configurable) of /dev/ttya and 9600.

Configuring config.sv Parameters

For an initial (first time) installation of StrataView Plus, the default parameters gateway and 9600 are not applicable. the config.sv file should be modified to set up the required links from StrataView Plus to the attached network(s) or domains.

Setting Up General StrataView Plus Parameters for a LAN Connection

Configure the workstation interface to the node LAN port as follows:

1. You should be logged in as svplus. If your are at root level, exit from root by entering exit or login as svplus from the workstation window.
   
   
2. Modify the config.sv file for the network configuration by changing the third field to the node's LAN port hostname, that is, sanfran as follows:
   

0|Network1|sanfran|19200|0|7|3|0|30|1024|8.2|IP-OFF

Leave the other fields as is. For example, the baud rate of 19200 does not apply to a LAN connection.

Follow the instructions in Section to configure your StrataView Plus system for a BPX/IPX LAN port.

The second field is the network name and must be unique and less than or equal to 8 characters in length. The network name uniquely identifies a network. For consistency, if more than one StrataView Plus workstation is connected to the same network, that StrataView Plus workstation should use the same network name in this field. Similarly, if more than one StrataView Plus workstation is connected to the same domain in a structured network, that StrataView Plus workstation should use the same domain name in this field.

The third field is the port and must be unique. This can be for example, /dev/ttya for RS-232 serial port, IP host name for LAN connection to a node (e.g., sanfran) or /dev/ttyDD (or similar designation not already assigned used by the workstation) for LAN connection to terminal server from which a serial port then connects to a node.

The fourth field is the baud rate.

The fifth field is the phone number (if not applicable, set at 0). In some cases, ",0" or something other than "0" may be required for a null if "0" has significance to the public network.

The sixth through tenth fields should remain the same.

Setting Up config.sv for Multiple Networks

StrataView Plus uses one file for all network configurations; therefore, if more than one network is supported by StrataView Plus, just duplicate the first line and change the network id (first field, which must be unique), the network name and serial port (and perhaps the baud rate and telephone number). For example, for a second network, duplicate the first line and change the first field to 1, the second field to Network2 or any name you want for this field, and the port to ttyb. In this example, the other parameters are the same for the second network.

You would then have:

0|Network1|/dev/ttya|19200|0|7|3|0|30|1024|8.2|IP-OFF
1|Network2|/dev/ttyb|19200|0|7|3|0|30|1024|8.2|IP-OFF

Setting Up config.sv for Multiple Domains

StrataView Plus uses one file for all domain configurations; therefore, if more than one domain is supported by StrataView Plus, first change the network name in the first line from Network1 to Domain1. (You can use any name you want; Domain1 is just an example.) Then just duplicate the first line and change the domain id (first field, which must be unique), the domain name and serial port (and perhaps the baud rate and phone #). For example, for a second domain, duplicate the first line and change the first field to 1, the second field to Domain2, and the port to ttyb. For a third domain, duplicate the first line and change the first field to 2, the second field to Domain3, and the port to ttyDD (e.g., for a terminal server). In this example, the other parameters are the same for the second and third domains. You would then have:

0|Domain1|/dev/ttya|19200|0|7|3|0|30|1024|8.2|IP-OFF
1|Domain2|/dev/ttyb|19200|0|7|3|0|30|1024|8.2|IP-OFF
2|Domain3|/dev/ttyDD|19200|0|7|3|0|30|1024|8.2|IP-OFF

Setting Up General StrataView Plus Parameters for a Serial Connection

Use a serial connection only when using the StrataView Plus workstation as a dumb terminal. For StrataView Plus operation, StrataView Plus should be configured for LAN operation. Configure the workstation interface to the node control port as follows:

1. You should be logged in as svplus. If your are at root level, exit from root by entering exit or login as svplus from the workstation window.
   
   
2. Modify the config.sv file for the network configuration for baud rate, port, and if necessary telephone number as follows:
   

0|Network1|/dev/ttya|19200|0|7|3|0|30|1024|8.2|IP-OFF

where:

The first field is the network id and must be unique.

Configuring the StrataView Plus System for a BPX/IPX RS-232 Port

1. Make sure the IPX/BPX network(s) are up.
   
   
2. When the serial RS-232 interface is used, the IPX/BPX acts as a DCE and expects DTE equipment to be connected to the IPX control port RS-232 connection. Therefore, whether the IPX control port is connected to a terminal server or to a workstation, only a straight-through RS-232 cable is required to the IPX control port. When a high-speed LAN connection is used to either a BCC or NPC backcard, a DB-15 connector is required.
   
   
3. When using the serial RS-232 interface, connect the serial control port of the IPX node to StrataView Plus via port 2, for example, of the terminal server or to the serial port (ttya) of the workstation if no terminal server is used.
   
   
4. To test that a serial port connection is okay, while logged in as svplus, enter the following command:
   

IPXAdmin -p/dev/ttyXX -ebaud_rate 

For example, for a serial port of ttya at 9600 bps, or a terminal server port of ttyDD at 19,200 bps, you would enter the following, respectively:

IPXAdmin -p/dev/ttya -e9600 
IPXAdmin -p/dev/ttyDD -e19200 

To test that a LAN connection to the IPX/BPX port is okay, for example, a hostname of "sanfran" entered in the config.sv file, you could enter the following:

ping sanfran

Press shift-backspace (or shift-delete, and return, also) a few times and the Node Administration Window should appear. The window should show an IPX/BPX response such as "Enter User ID". If it does not, the link is not working correctly. Click on the DISMISS button on this screen to dismiss it and exit. On a serial port, the IPX control port defaults to 9600 baud. If it is not at 9600, you will have to try a different rate, probably 19200, in the IPXAdmin -p/dev/ttyXX -ebaud_rate command in order to establish a link.

1. You can log on to the IPX/BPX through this Node Administration window and use the IPX/BPX dsptermcnf command to view the IPX/BPX control port settings. You can use the cnfterm command to configure the IPX/BPX control port settings.
   

   • You need to set "Use DTR' to "NO", and to set the baud rate as desired. For a higher speed connection change it from the default of 9600 to a 19200 rate.

• Be sure to dismiss the IPX Administration window brought up by the IPXAdmin -p/dev/tty XX -ebaud_rate command to ensure that this process is not running when starting StrataView Plus because the serial port will not be available to both processes.

Configuring the StrataView Plus System for a BPX/IPX LAN Port

1. Contact your System Administrator to obtain IP addresses for your workstation and for the BPX/IPX node you are going to configure.
   
   
2. Normally, the System Administrator will update the NIS database, as applicable (if an NIS is used), and will add the IP addresses for the workstation and node to the NIS database.
   

   If the System Administrator takes care of the addressing for the workstation, including the /etc/services file, proceed to step 3. If not, and an NIS is not being used, do the following:

   
   

   • Using SMIT (mkhostent), modify the /etc/hosts file in your workstation, and add the following entries if they do not already appear there. The addresses shown are just examples. Use the addresses obtained from your System Administrator. (This example uses internet address 192.187.207.200 and host name of hedgehog for the workstation and internet address 192.187.210.30 and name sanfran for the node.) Your own host name and addresses will be different.)

Internet Address																		192.187.207.200 
Host Name 	hedgehog		
Internet Address			192.187.210.30
Host Name		sanfran	

• Using SMIT mkservices, modify the /etc/services file in your workstation and add the following:

		IPX_PORT 5120/tcp ipx_port

The Official Internet Service Name IPX-Port
Transport Protocol tcp
Socket Port Number 5120
Unofficial Internet Service Names IPX-Port

• Reboot the workstation so that the changes to the /etc/services file to take effect.

1. Modify the config.sv file for the network configuration by changing the third field to the node's LAN port hostname, e.g., sanfran as follows:
   

0|Network1|sanfran|19200|0|7|3|0|30|1024|8.2|IP-OFF

Leave the other fields as is. For example, the baud rate of 19200 does not apply to a LAN connection.

1. Next, configure the LAN port on the BPX/IPX node using a dumb terminal or an RS-232 connection via the workstation (using the vt command, as applicable) to enter the appropriate cnflan parameters.
   

   The cnflan command configures the node's communication parameters so that the node can communicate with a StrataView Plus terminal over an Ethernet LAN using the TCP/IP protocol. The parameters contain address information about the Ethernet TCP/IP network that is used to connect the StrataView Plus station to an IPX or BPX node. The values used must conform to those of the network and should be supplied by the Ethernet network administrator.

   
   

   The cnflan command has the following parameters:

   
   

   • IPAddr is the Internet Protocol address of the node used in the TCP/IP protocol.

   • IPSubnetMask is a 32-bit mask. The default for a Class C LAN network is 255.255.255.0.

   • TCPServicePort is the BPX/IPX LAN port number entered in the /etc/service file on the workstation. It is 5120 for all BPX/IPX nodes.

   • GatewayIPAddr is the Internet gateway address. This is the gateway through which traffic is routed when the BPX/IPX node and workstation are on different networks. If they are on the same network, a gateway is not used. The default "none" is displayed in this case. (Note: if a gateway IP is entered and later you want to remove it, enter 255.255.255.255 opposite the subnet mask prompt, 192.0.0.0 opposite the default gateway prompt, and "none" will again be displayed. The node will reset itself if you do this.)

   A cnflan screen is shown in Figure 2-1. The active IP address for the workstation has been entered as the IP address selected previously for the node, 192.187.207.30. The IP Subnet mask is entered as 255.255.255.0 for a Class C LAN network. The TCP service port is entered as 5120. Since the workstation and node are on different networks in this example, a gateway address of 192.187.207.1, which must be obtained from your System Administrator, has been entered. If the workstation and node are both on the same network, no gateway address is needed. The "Maximum LAN Transmit Unit" and "Ethernet Address" parameters are not configurable by the cnflan command. The "Ethernet Address" is different for every BPX/IPX control port.
   

   
   
2. Verify that the IPX node contains an SCC-B backcard and an NPC card (required for LAN connection to IPX). Also, if the node is an IPX 8 or 16 single shelf unit, verify that the utility bus has been upgraded to a UBS-2, model 550058. Refer to the IPX Reference Manual for further information on upgrading these components.
   

D2.cb1         LAN   StrataCom       BPX 15    8.2 Oct. 1996 14:23 PST
Active IP Address:                     192.187.210.30
IP Subnet Mask:                        255.255.255.0
TCP Service Port:                      5120
Default Gateway IP Address:            192.187.207.1
Maximum LAN Transmit Unit:             1500
Ethernet Address:                      00.55.43.00.04.55
Control Socket - Ready
Base Socket Descriptor - 1
Socket Closed
Last Command: cnflan
Next Command:

1. Set all eight switches on the switch module on the NPC to "ON" (switches toggled toward the edge of the card). The "OFF" setting is for a serial connection.
   
   
2. Connect the StrataView Plus workstation and the BPX/IPX node to a LAN network. An example is shown in Figure 2-2 . The LAN port on the BPX/IPX node provides a DB-15 connector for an AUI.
   
   
3. To test that a LAN connection to the IPX/BPX port is okay, for example, for a hostname of "sanfran" entered in the config.sv file, you could enter the following:
   

ping sanfran

1. Once the workstation and BPX/IPX node interface has been set up, StrataView Plus can be started. Figure 2-4 shows the dsplancnf screen after StrataView Plus has been started and the communication sockets are active.
   

Figure 2-2: StrataView Plus LAN Connection via Router to a BPX Node

StrataView Plus LAN Connection to an BPX Node (no gateway router)

D2.cb1         LAN   StrataCom       BPX 15    8.2 Oct. 1996 14:27 PST
Active IP Address:                     192.187.210.30
IP Subnet Mask:                        255.255.255.0
TCP Service Port:                      5120
Default Gateway IP Address:            192.187.207.1
Maximum LAN Transmit Unit:             1500
Ethernet Address:                      00.55.43.00.04.55
Control Socket - Ready
Base Socket Descriptor - 1
Open Socket Descriptor - 2
Last Command: dsplan
Next Command: 

Initial Startup of StrataView Plus

The first time that StrataView Plus is started, it obtains the current network topology information and enables default trunk and circuit line statistics that you selected using the SCM software.

Prerequisites

Before starting up StrataView Plus, you need to plan the statistics types that you want to enable automatically and enable these using the SCM program. Refer to Chapter 5 of the StrataView Plus Operations Guide for information on enabling statistics using SCM.

Procedure

Start up StrataView Plus as follows:

1. Enter the following command to display the SV+ menu:
   

SV+

1. Select option 1 (Start Core) to start StrataView Plus.
   

Planning and Configuring the Database

If you have not done so, please refer to Appendix C, Informix Database, Backup and Changing Size, in the StrataView Plus Operations Manual.

StrataView Plus Connection to a Node Via Modem

The following paragraphs describe how to connect an StrataView Plus workstation to a BPX/ IPX node via a modem. These procedures are for a typical connection. Refer also to the applicable Sun SPARCstation System Administration User's Guide, and the Codex V.34 RSA Modem User's Guide.

Contact StrataCom ISC for further information.

Modem Connection Via a Terminal Server

The connection of a StrataView Plus workstation to an IPX via a terminal server and modem is shown in Figure 2-5.

Figure 2-5: Modem Connection, StrataView Plus to IPX, with Server

Modem Connection Without a Terminal Server

The connection of a StrataView Plus workstation to an IPX via modem (without using a terminal server) is shown in Figure 2-6.

Figure 2-6: Modem Connection, StrataView Plus to IPX, No Server

Modem Dial-In/Out Configuration

The following commands are provided for configuring the Codex V.34 RSA modem.

Auto-Answer (V.34 modem)

Using the cnfport command, set the IPX Control port (CONTROL TERMINAL port) to 9600 bps and disable the XON/XOFF flow control. Using the cnfportfunc command, set the terminal type to VT100/StrataView. To program the modem, temporarily attach a terminal to the modem using a 25-pin straight through cable. The modem EIA port will automatically match the 9600 bps setting of the terminal. Enter the following commands:

Auto-Dial (V.34 modem)

Connect the workstation to the modem, with the serial port set to 9600 bps, using a 25-pin straight-through cable (uses RS-232 protocol) and enter the following commands:

Configuring the IBM PowerStation

For information on configuring an IBM workstation for communication via modem, refer to the applicable IBM user's guides.

StrataCom ISC Dial-In to StrataView Plus Via Modem

The StrataCom ISC (International Support Center) can provide support for the customer StrataView Plus workstation via a dial-up modem connection. This support is available when a Motorola Codex modem is provided at the customer site. There are two procedures to be performed before the ISC can dial into the workstation.

• Configure the selected workstation serial port to emulate a VT100 terminal.

• Configure the Codex modem EIA leads for the workstation.

The following paragraphs describe how to set up a dial-in connection. These procedures are for a typical connection. Refer also to the applicable IBM product's System Administration User's Guide, and the Codex V.34 RSA Modem User's Guide.

Modem Connection Via a Terminal Server

The connection from StrataCom ISC to a StrataView Plus workstation via a terminal server and modem is shown in Figure 2-7.

Figure 2-7: ISC Support via Modem and Terminal Server for StrataView Plus Workstation

Modem Connection Without a Terminal Server

The connection from StrataCom ISC to a StrataView Plus workstation via a modem is shown in Figure 2-8.

Figure 2-8: ISC Support via Modem for StrataView Plus Workstation

Setting Up an IBM Workstation for Dial-In from ISC

Setup of an IBM Workstation for incoming modem calls:

1. Login as superuser (that is, root).
   
   
2. Edit the /etc/ttytab file as follows:
   

ttyb "/usr/etc/getty D9600" dialup on remote

1. Check to see if getty is running for ttyb by entering:
   

ps -ef | fgrep getty

Note the process ID so you can kill it and restart the getty.

1. If a getty is already running for the specified port, find its process id, then issue:
   

kill -9 <process ID>

1. Restart init by entering:
   

kill -HUP 1

This command restarts the new getty.

1. Configure the modem for 7 bits odd parity. The modem will now send all incoming data toward the IBM in a VT100 manner. Therefore, a remote terminal user will have to login just as any other user on the system.
   

Configuring Modem for Dial-In from ISC (Auto-Answer)

Configure the modem connected to the workstation per the Auto Answer procedure.

When the system is up, the ISC is capable of calling into StrataView Plus via the serial port on the workstation.

Starting an StrataView Plus GUI from Another Workstation

This section describes how to start a copy of the GUI on another user's workstation.

Prerequisites

The workstation must have the following software installed:

• Motif for IBM, version 1.1 software.

Multiple WingZ licenses are required for multiple users.

Procedure

1. Bring up a Motif window manager on the user's workstation.
   
   
2. Open a terminal window.
   
   
3. Enter:
   

xhost <host-workstation-name>

1. Do an rlogin to the host workstation.
   
   
2. Set the DISPLAY variable to local display.
   

   For example, where the local workstation is maui:

   
   

in csh: setenv DISPLAY maui:0.0
in sh or ksh: export DISPLAY;DISPLAY=maui:0.0

1. Enter:
   

cd /usr/users/svplus

1. Enter:
   

SV+ 

to display the StrataView Plus main menu, and select option 3 (Start DeskTop).

NCD X Terminal Support

On the StrataView Plus workstation:

1. Edit the /etc/hosts file to include your NCD terminal. The line should read something like:
   

192.9.200.8    xt008

1. Make sure that the NCD fonts are loaded into a directory called
   

/usr/lib/X11/ncd fonts

On your NCD terminal:

1. If you are doing a remote login (rlogin), execute this command on your host system:
   

/usr//bin/x11/xhost +

1. Do an rlogin to the workstation svplus account (if remotely logged in)
   
   
2. The DISPLAY environment logical should be set to your terminal, e.g., enter:
   

setenv DISPLAY xtname:0.0

1. Enter this command:
   

source setncd.csh

1. You can now execute StrataView Plus. If another system has already started StrataView Plus, choose option 3 (Start Desktop). The Desktop GUI will open. Otherwise, choose option 1 (Start Core) to start the StrataView Plus core processes.