Planning and Configuring HP-UX DCE 2.0

Before Installing HP-UX DCE Version 2.0
Pre installation Planning
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Pre installation Planning
In general, pre installation planning involves deciding how many cells to
configure at your site, which systems to include in each cell, and where to
run DCE services (Security, CDS, DTS, and GDA). This section gives you
some guidelines for making decisions prior to installation.
Determining Cell Boundaries
Before installation you should map the boundaries of your cell by listing
the systems that will compose your cell. You may find it practical or
necessary to divide your site into more than one cell.
Consider the following factors when determining the cell boundaries:
• A major criterion for determining cell boundaries is to include
principals that share a common purpose, require access to a common
set of shared resources, and can share a common administrative
domain.
• Multiple cells require more administrative overhead in setting up
and maintenance.
• If you decide to create more than one cell at your site, you must
determine appropriate cell names to support intercell
communication.
DCE Services
This section outlines some considerations and restrictions on HP-UX
DCE Version 2.0 software that will help you map out the installation of
your cell.
Client Core Services
Core Services are contained in the DCE-Core product. This product must
be installed on every system in your cell.
Time Services
A minimum of three DTS servers is recommended for any cell with three
or more member systems. If you use an external time provider, you can
have only one of these running in a cell.