Installation/Upgrade Procedures for SHAREPLEX

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Installation/Update Procedures

For SHAREPLEX/iX

Overview

Typically, the installation and configuration of each system or the updating of software can be

accomplished in less than 30 minutes. In general, the following steps comprise the

installation/update process:

1. Restore the NetBase software from tape using NETACCT job.

2. Install the NetBase shell routines and restart the system.

3. Configure operational parameters and define all nodes in the network.

Note that this step is

required for initial implementation only. Updates will not overwrite this information.

4. Validate the NetBase installation and modify system startup procedures.

Before Installing NetBase

Before installing NetBase, determine which of the following scenarios describes your system, and

then take the action listed for that scenario.

• If you are updating from a NetBase 9.6 or 9.7 global installation, proceed to the “Updating

From NetBase Global Install” on the next page.

• If you are updating from a version of NetBase that is prior to 9.6, or converting from an

account installation, turn to the Installation Appendix at the end of this chapter before

performing the installation/update.

• If you are installing NetBase for the first time, proceed to

Step 1 on page A-3.

Summary of content (17 pages)

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Installation/Update Procedures For SHAREPLEX/iX Overview Typically, the installation and configuration of each system or the updating of software can be accomplished in less than 30 minutes. In general, the following steps comprise the installation/update process: 1. Restore the NetBase software from tape using NETACCT job. 2. Install the NetBase shell routines and restart the system. 3. Configure operational parameters and define all nodes in the network.
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SHAREPLEX If you have any questions or if you are unsure about any of the steps, please contact Technical Support at (714)-720-1434. Updating From NetBase Global Install Note.When Step 1 - Stream Netacct has been completed, Step 2 - Install the NetBase Shell must be performed immediately. If you are updating from a previous version of NetBase 9.6 or 9.7 that is globally installed, perform the following steps before you update. _____ A. Stop all sessions and jobs except for NetBase. _____ B.
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Installation/Update Procedures for NetBase for MPE Installation Steps Once you have read the “Before Installing NetBase” section, take steps 1 through 4 to install NetBase. Notice that the “Before Starting” section in Step 1 describes three system scenarios with actions to take. Step 1. Restore NETACCT job and STREAM NETACCT To create NetBase's environment and install/update the software, you will restore a job into PUB.SYS.
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SHAREPLEX _____ 1.2 If necessary, add any required passwords to the NETACCT.PUB.SYS file. This job may stream additional jobs depending on your environment, so the job limit must allow for at least two NetBase jobs. To stream the job: :STREAM NETACCT <> This job will request the tape and print a message to the console when complete. If the job encounters any errors, a message telling what action is necessary will be displayed to the console. Note.
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Installation/Update Procedures for NetBase for MPE Step 2: Install the NetBase Shell Note. After the installation of the shell has been completed, the system MUST be shutdown and restarted. Global installation of NetBase requires that NetBase modules be installed into the system libraries located in PUB.SYS. These libraries are SL.PUB.SYS, RTMSL.PUB.SYS and XL.PUB.SYS. Before performing any installations to a system library, you should perform a complete backup of all important data.
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SHAREPLEX _____ 2.1 Run the NBINST installation program: :HELLO MANAGER.SYS, PUB :SETJCW NBDISABLE=FATAL :RUN NBINST.PUB.NETBASE;INFO="INSTALL" NetBase/NFS Auto-Install Program [x.
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Installation/Update Procedures for NetBase for MPE Step 3. Configure Network Nodes for NetBase Note. If you are updating to a new version of NetBase, this step can be skipped. Updating will not overwrite your current configuration files. In order for NetBase to communicate to the other systems on the network, all systems must be defined to each other. Additionally, the operating parameters and limits of each system must be defined. This is accomplished using the CONFIG subsystem in NBCTRL.
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SHAREPLEX To do Step 3: _____ 3.1 Modify the parameters by entering the CONFIG subsystem in NBCTRL as follows: :HELLO MGR.NETBASE :RUN NBCTRL.PUB.NETBASE NetBase Control Program [v.u.f] Update n (C) QUEST Software 1987 *> CONFIG C> MODIFY QUICK GLOBAL - Local Node Number......... [1] 3 GLOBAL - Maximum Local Users....... [0] 128 NFA - Maximum Remote Users......... [0] 256 NFA - Initial Server Allocation.... [0] 64 NFA - Server Initial Priority...... [CS] SPOOL - Use S' and J' on incoming..
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Installation/Update Procedures for NetBase for MPE _____ 3.2 Enter each system in the network into the configuration using the ADD [Node#] command. This includes the local system being configured. :HELLO MGR.NETBASE :RUN NBCTRL.PUB.NETBASE NetBase Control Program [v.u.f] Update n (C) QUEST Software 1987 *> CONFIG C> ADD 3 System Name........................ Startup Access (S/I/O/A/W)......... Node Name.......................... Node Connection Timeout............ SHADOW - Direction (N/E/I/B).......
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SHAREPLEX C> ADD 4 System Name........................ Startup Access (S/I/O/A/W)......... Node Name.......................... Node Connection Timeout............ SPOOL - Direction (N/E/I/B).. ..... SPOOL - Allow incoming job streams. SPOOL - Enable Export Flow Control. SHADOW - Direction (N/E/I/B)....... SHADOW - Export queue size......... SHADOW - Import queue size......... SHADOW - Post queue size........... SHADOW - Initial Post Priority..... SHADOW - Post Inactivity Timeout...
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Installation/Update Procedures for NetBase for MPE Step 4. Validate Installation and Modify System Startup Procedures Once the NetBase Shell has been installed, NetBase will begin to intercept all file system and IMAGE intrinsic calls. This happens automatically for Native Mode (NM) programs. However, for the NetBase Shell to be able to intercept Compatibility Mode (CM) programs, NetBase must be “enabled”. The “enabling” of NetBase for CM programs is done through the utility, NBVERS.PUB.NETBASE.
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SHAREPLEX The NetBase utility NBVERS can be used to verify the version of the NetBase shell procedures installed in the system SL (and XL). _____ 4.2 Verify the installation of the NetBase Shell :RUN NBVERS.PUB.NETBASE,SHELL NetBase Version Display SL SL SL SL XL XL XL XL _____ 4.3 Procedure: Procedure: Procedure: Procedure: Procedure: Procedure: Procedure: Procedure: [x.
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Installation/Update Procedures for NetBase for MPE _____ 4.4 Set the NMCMDUDC to enable the capture of certain MPE commands such as BUILD, PURGE, RENAME etc. This is required if shadowing non-IMAGE files. Note. If the Quest NMCMDUDC was disabled for this update, you must set it again. Enter the following command: :SETCATALOG NMCMDUDC.PUB.
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SHAREPLEX Implementation Notes This section provides notes on system startup procedures and global installation. System Startup Procedures Once NetBase is installed and running, you should take steps to insure that it is always running when you expect it to be. We recommend modifying your SYSSTART file to automatically enable NetBase and launch your NetBase services when your system is brought up. Sample startup procedure: 1. Start the network 2. Enable NetBase for CM programs 3.
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Installation/Update Procedures for NetBase for MPE The default NetBase directory already contains a number of NONB statements. They are automatically added any time a directory is built. To see what PROGRAM statements are already in the NetBase directory, use the LISTP @.@.@ command in NBDIR. Turn to the “NBDIR” chapter for more information on the PROGRAM command. There is also a file called SLEXCLUD.DATA.NETBASE that can be used to prevent NBINST from adding certains segments into the RTMSL.PUB.SYS file.
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SHAREPLEX Installation Appendix This Appendix covers the following subjects: • Converting from an account installation to global installation. With the 9.7 release of NetBase, account installations are no longer supported. Before updating to 9.7 NetBase, the account installation must be removed. • Updating from a global installation of NetBase that is previous to the 9.6 Release. If you have any questions, or if you are unsure about any of the steps, please contact Technical Support at (714)-720-1434.
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Installation/Update Procedures for NetBase for MPE Updating From Global Installation Prior to NetBase 9.6 Any release prior to 9.6 is unsupported and the NetBase Shell must be removed before updating to the 9.7 Release. _____ 1. Logon as MANAGER.SYS,PUB. _____ 2. Remove the NetBase Shell: :RUN NBVERS.PUB.NETBASE,DISABLE :RUN NBINST.PUB.NETBASE;INFO=”REMOVE” _____ 3. Reboot the system. _____ 4. Proceed to Step 1 of the “Installation Steps” section.