Compaq 386746-001 - ProLiant - 1600 Integration Notes
Migrating from sco openserver 5.0.5 to unixware 7.1 using compaq smartstart v4.23
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Integration Note
July 1999
0413-0799-A
Prepared by OS Integration
Compaq Computer Corporation
Contents
Overview.......................................3
7.1 .................................................3
Pre-installation Tasks..................4
Hardware Requirements ............4
Requirements.............................6
7.1 License.................................7
Drivers and Utilities ....................7
? Create EFS Diskettes..........9
Patches and Supplements .........9
System .....................................10
Compaq SmartStart ...................14
Migration Environment .............15
Basic Installation Steps ............15
Post-installation Tasks..............24
Filesystems ..............................24
Recovery Backup Media ..........27
NICs ............................................28
Configuration .............................30
Migrating from SCO
OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to
UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq
SmartStart v4.23
Abstract: This Integration Note provides requirements and
guidelines for migrating SCO OpenServer 5.0.5 to UnixWare 7.1 on
your Compaq servers.
More specifically, we discuss four topics:
New features and enhancements of UnixWare 7.1
Pre-installation tasks, to include checking for the latest drivers
and backing up your current system
Installation scenario using Compaq SmartStart for Servers
Post-installation tasks, to include creating emergency recovery
backup media
Due to the technical nature of the material presented, we must
presume that you already have a thorough knowledge of Compaq
Server products and SCO UNIX operating systems.
Note: Compaq highly recommends that you read this Integration
Note from cover-to-cover BEFORE proceeding with the upgrade
process.
Help us improve our technical communication. Let us know what you think
about the technical information in this document. Your feedback is valuable
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Compaq SmartStart ....14 Due to the technical nature of the material presented, we must Migration Environment .....15 presume that you already have a thorough knowledge of Compaq Basic Installation Steps ....15 Server products and SCO UNIX operating systems. Post-installation Tasks....24... -
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PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN IF COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty. -
Page 3: Overview
UnixWare 7.1, including new 64-bit technologies, emerging clustering technologies, superb manageability, and improved scalability. In this Integrating Note, we list these exciting features that are optimized on Compaq servers, then focus on preparing for the migration––to include checking hardware and software requirements, locating the latest OS patches and supplements, and backing up your OpenServer 5.0.5 system. -
Page 4: Pre-Installation Tasks
Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 hardware technologies (ISDN and LDAP and PPP protocols) that are building the backbone of business-critical networks The Webtop that instantly web-enables existing applications; users and administrators no longer have to learn how to access remote systems, run emulators, or launch access... - Page 5 Compaq equipment. This joint testing ultimately results in optimal hardware/software compatibility. In fact, nearly all Compaq servers have earned the title of SCO Certified for UnixWare 7.1 and 7.0.1. See Table 3 for a list of SCO-certified Compaq servers that support UnixWare 7.1 and 7.0.1.
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Page 6: Check Minimal Software Requirements
Pentiumâ II/300 Legend: + + + + = SCO-certified Compaq servers IMPORTANT: Compaq does not support UnixWare 7.0 since it is not Y2K compliant. ? ? ? ? Check Minimal Software Requirements Gather all required software for the migration. The SCO Installation Media Kit accompanies your... -
Page 7: Obtain Your Unixware 7.1 License
Six blank diskettes, four (4) of which are DOS formatted. The formatted ones will be used to create one (1) Compaq HBA diskette, two (2) Compaq EFS diskettes, and one (1) Compaq Documentation diskette; the unformatted ones will be used to create one (1) User Account diskette and one (1) Configuration Backup diskette. - Page 8 Integrated Management Log. It also provides Automatic Server Recovery after a server failure. Compaq Fibre-Channel Drive Array Support The EFS also includes several utilities to monitor and increase the performance of your Compaq server: Compaq Standby Server Daemon Utilities SCSI-2 Management Utility.
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Page 9: Create Efs Diskettes
Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 Note: Compaq will also be releasing the Online Array Configuration Utility for SCO in the near future. New releases of drivers and utilities flow through the various distribution channels at different rates;... -
Page 10: Backup Your Current System
Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 website http://www.sco.com/support/ftplists/uw7list.html and are usually divided into major supplements, minor supplements, device drivers, and security supplements. Table 5 lists the most current patches and supplements for UnixWare 7.1 as of Jun 14, 1999. The Compaq-recommended items are each proceeded by an asterisk. - Page 11 Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 Note: S5 is the only Unix Filesystem from OpenServer 5.0.5 supported in UnixWare 7.1. Table 6 lists the SCO OpenServer 5.0.5 data and configuration files you will need to archive.
- Page 12 Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 Note: If your archive spans multiple tapes, you may also need to specify the block and volume sizes. See the SCO manual page for cpio for more information.
- Page 13 Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 5. Record the following on your diskette: (1) vendor name, (2) model, (3) line speed. = = = = Record your TCP/IP configuration You should record all the existing network interfaces so that you can configure these on your UnixWare 7.1 system.
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Page 14: Installation Scenario Using Compaq Smartstart
Compaq server features, such as Automatic Server Recovery (ASR) A Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD ships with each Compaq server. As each version of SmartStart is released, it supports the current version of SCO UnixWare. It also knows how to handle any previous version. -
Page 15: Migration Environment
Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 Compaq also provides customers with the ability to purchase a Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD subscription that provides the latest management and support software on a regular basis, usually monthly. - Page 16 You can easily update the onboard firmware (operating program in ROM) in your Compaq server and for most Compaq options. This is done by flashing the ROM, using the special Compaq utilities––System ROMPaq and Option ROMPaq–– listed in Table 7.
- Page 17 Compaq utilities also use the system partition for diagnostics. Note: Storing your Compaq utilities in the System Partition also eliminates the need to store and track diskettes. See the Integration Note: Compaq and SCO UnixWare 7 Frequently Asked Questions (Document #ECG030/0698) on the Compaq website, www.compaq.com, for more...
- Page 18 The EFS is a collection of device drivers that provide maximum performance with Compaq hardware. It also includes several utilities to monitor and increase the performance of your Compaq server. Refer back to section “Create EFS diskettes” to see if you need to proceed with this step.
- Page 19 Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 Step 14: Remove SmartStart CD when prompted. Step 15: Insert the UnixWare 7.1 [boot] diskettes and restart your server. Insert the UnixWare 7.1 [boot] Diskette #1. Keep your license and activation keys close.
- Page 20 Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 ptfcpqsmu - Compaq SCSI-2 Management Utility ptfcrom - Compaq CROM Driver ptfcpqw - Compaq Wellness Driver ptfcrid - Compaq Remote Insight Board Driver. ptfcultra - Compaq Wide-Ultra SCSI Utility.
- Page 21 8. Complete Steps 2-7 for all four EFS diskettes, changing the “1” to “2,””3,” and “4, as appropriate.” Migration Tip After the Compaq EFS is installed, SCO UNIX manual pages are available for online help describing configuration and operations. From a UNIX prompt, type the following to see a list of EFS-related page topics: man compaq_efs Step 21: Configure your video adapters.
- Page 22 Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 Step 22: Configure your modem. Enter scoadmin. Select Modem Manager. Select Manual Configuration. Fill in information from backup. Select Configure Port. Insert port configuration information. Exit. Step 23: Configure your TCP/IP.
- Page 23 Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 Select Edit. Insert login name and password. Select OK. Enter the local IP address, remote IP address and network mask from the backed up information. Select OK. Select Link Group from the list of available link groups.
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Page 24: Post-Installation Tasks
Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 Select Exit from Host menu to return to Network Configuration Manager. Select Exit from Hardware menu to complete the PPP Incoming configuration. Step 25: Remove all CDs and diskettes. - Page 25 Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 The new accounts should now be in place and ready for use. The ap command will warn you if a user password was longer than 8 characters and had to be truncated.
- Page 26 Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 4. Rename your backed up /etc/ftpconv file as /etc/ftpconversions. Change the partname of the conversion utility where appropriate, for example /etc/ftpconv to /ftp/conversions. = = = = Restore your NFS filesystem.
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Page 27: Create Emergency Recovery Backup Media
Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 Table 9. Variables in the etc/vfstab file Variable Definition special Name of the server sharing the resource that the client wants to mount, followed by a colon and the pathname of the resource to be mounted. -
Page 28: Appendix A: Sco-Certified Compaq Controllers And Nics
Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 Appendix A: SCO-certified Compaq Controllers and NICs Table A-1. SCO-certified Compaq storage controllers OpenServer UnixWare Model Name and Number UnixWare 7.1 5.0.5 7.0.1 32-Bit Fast-SCSI-2 Controller SCO Certified... - Page 29 Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 Appendix A: SCO-certified Compaq Controllers and NICs (cont) Table A-2. SCO-certified Compaq network controllers for SCO OpenServer 5.0.5, UnixWare 7.1, and UnixWare 7.0.1 Model Name and Number OpenServer 5.0.5 UnixWare 7.1...
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Page 30: Appendix B: Current Openserver 5.0.5 System Configuration
Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 Appendix B: Current OpenServer 5.0.5 System Configuration When SmartStart begins the System Configuration Utility, the following should appear on your screen. Review each item and modify as appropriate. - Page 31 Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 Appendix B: Current OpenServer 5.0.5 System Configuration (cont) Cache Size ........56 MB Firmware Revision ......3.06 Bus 1 - PCI Mass Storage Controller PCI Function 1 ......... Enabled...
- Page 32 Migrating from SCO OpenServer™ 5.0.5 to UnixWare® 7.1 Using Compaq SmartStart v4.23 Appendix B: Current OpenServer 5.0.5 System Configuration (cont) Integrated Management Display ....Installed Event Alert Notification ....... Enabled Idle Screen Text ....... Not Specified Custom Menu Item ....... Not Specified Custom Menu Screen ......