Compaq PATHWORKS for OpenVMS Server Installation and Configuration Guide Order Number: AA–R6G1C–TE October 2001 This guide explains how to install and configure the PATHWORKS for OpenVMS (Advanced Server) software, including the standalone License Server and external authentication software, and the Upgrade utility. Revision/Update Information: This guide supersedes the Compaq PATHWORKS for OpenVMS (Advanced Server) Server Installation and Configuration Guide, Version 6.0B. Operating System: OpenVMS Alpha Version 6.2, 7.2-1, 7.2-2, 7.3 OpenVMS VAX Version 6.2, 7.2, 7.3 Software Version: PATHWORKS V6.1 for OpenVMS (Advanced Server) Compaq Computer Corporation Houston, Texas © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation COMPAQ, the Compaq logo, OpenVMS, Tru64, DECnet, VAX, VMS, and the DIGITAL logo are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation. 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Contents Preface ..................................................... xi 1 Before You Install PATHWORKS Advanced Server 1.1 About the PATHWORKS for OpenVMS Software Kit .......... 1–1 1.1.1 About the PATHWORKS for OpenVMS (NetWare) Server . 1–2 1.2 If You Are Upgrading from PATHWORKS (LAN Manager) . 1–2 1.3 Installing DECprint Software ........................... 1–2 1.4 About Licensing . ................................... 1–3 1.4.1 License Requirements . ........................... 1–3 1.4.2 About the License Server . ........................... 1–3 1.5 About External Authentication .......................... 1–4 1.6 Reading the Release Notes . ........................... 1–5 1.6.1 How to Access the Release Notes . ................... 1–5 1.7 Using the Installation Checklist ......................... 1–6 1.8 Requirements for Installing PATHWORKS Advanced Server Software . ........................................... 1–6 1.8.1 Hardware Requirements . ........................... 1–6 1.8.2 Software Requirements . ........................... 1–6 1.8.3 Supported Client Software ........................... 1–7 1.8.4 Memory Requirements . ........................... 1–7 1.9 Preinstallation Tasks .................................. 1–7 1.9.1 Step 1: Check the Part Listing ....................... 1–9 1.9.2 Step 2: Check the Network Hardware .................. 1–9 1.9.3 Step 3: Log In to the SYSTEM Account ................. 1–9 1.9.4 Step 4: Check the Required Software .................. 1–9 1.9.5 Step 5: Print and Read the Release Notes ............... 1–10 1.9.6 Step 6: Check System Parameters . ................... 1–10 1.9.7 Step 7: Check ENQLM Process Quota .................. 1–13 1.9.8 Step 8: Back Up the System ......................... 1–14 1.9.9 Step 9: Check Disk Space Requirements ................ 1–14 1.9.10 Step 10: Check the Queue Manager ................... 1–14 1.9.11 Step 11: Check Time Zone and TDF ................... 1–15 iii 1.9.12 Step 12: Check DECnet Status ....................... 1–15 1.9.12.1 Checking DECnet (Phase IV) Status ................ 1–16 1.9.12.2 Checking DECnet-Plus Status . ................... 1–16 1.9.13 Step 13: Check TCP/IP Status ........................ 1–16 1.9.14 Step 14: Check for Existing OpenVMS Server Images and Files . ........................................... 1–17 1.9.15 Step 15: Check OpenVMS Cluster Configuration .......... 1–18 1.10 Next Step ........................................... 1–19 2 Installing the PATHWORKS Advanced Server 2.1 About the Installation Procedure ......................... 2–1 2.1.1 What is VMSINSTAL? . ........................... 2–1 2.1.2 PATHWORKS Advanced Server Installation Kit .......... 2–2 2.1.3 What VMSINSTAL Does . ........................... 2–2 2.2 Installing the Server .................................. 2–2 2.2.1 Before You Start VMSINSTAL ........................ 2–2 2.2.2 How to Respond to Prompts .......................... 2–5 2.2.3 How to Start VMSINSTAL ........................... 2–5 2.2.4 What To Do After the Installation Completes . .......... 2–17 2.3 Troubleshooting Installation Problems . ................... 2–18 2.3.1 Installing PATHWORKS Advanced Server on a System Running Another Advanced Server Image ............... 2–18 2.3.2 Installing the PATHWORKS Advanced Server on a System with the NetWare Server . ........................... 2–18 2.3.3 Installing PATHWORKS Advanced Server on a System with PATHWORKS (LAN Manager) ........................ 2–19 2.3.4 Installing the Standalone License Server on a System Where the PATHWORKS Advanced Server Has Been Installed . 2–19 2.3.5 Installing the External Authentication Software .......... 2–19 2.4 Next Steps .......................................... 2–20 3 Configuring the PATHWORKS Advanced Server 3.1 About the Advanced Server Configuration Procedure ......... 3–1 3.1.1 What the Configuration Procedure Does ................ 3–2 3.2 Before You Start the Advanced Server Configuration Procedure ........................................... 3–3 3.2.1 On What OpenVMS Disk Device Do You Want to Store the Advanced Server Data Files? ......................... 3–3 iv 3.2.2 Do You Want to Change the System Configuration Parameters Now? .................................. 3–4 3.2.2.1 Configuring Transports for a Backup Domain Controller or Member Server . ........................... 3–4 3.2.3 Do You Want to Change Any of the Server Configuration Settings? ........................................ 3–7 3.2.4 What Do You Want the Administrator Account Password to Be?............................................. 3–9 3.2.5 Are You Going to Supply Account/Password Information? . 3–10 3.2.6 What Is the Domain Administrator Password? . .......... 3–10 3.2.7 Do You Want to Enter a New Administrator Account Password? ....................................... 3–11 3.2.8 Do You Want to Start the Server? . ................... 3–11 3.3 How to Start the Advanced Server Configuration Procedure . 3–11 3.4 How to Respond to Advanced Server Configuration Prompts . 3–12 3.5 How to Change Default Configuration Settings .............. 3–14 3.6 Configuring the Advanced Server Domain Role .............. 3–16 3.6.1 Configuring the Advanced Server as a Member Server . 3–19 3.6.1.1 Configuring a New PATHWORKS Advanced Server as a Member Server ................................ 3–20 3.6.1.2 Configuring an Existing PATHWORKS Advanced Server BDC As a Member Server ........................ 3–22 3.7 Troubleshooting Configuration Procedure Problems . .......... 3–23 3.7.1 Ensuring Sufficient Resources to Support Clients ......... 3–24 3.7.2 If Problems Occur When Reconfiguring the Advanced Server .......................................... 3–24 3.8 The Advanced Server Network Adapter . ................... 3–25 3.8.1 Manually Defining the Network Adapter ................ 3–25 3.8.2 What to Do If the Network Adapter Is Not Found ......... 3–26 3.9 Next Steps .......................................... 3–27 4 Configuring and Starting the Standalone License Server 4.1 About the License Server ............................... 4–1 4.2 Before You Begin to Configure the Standalone License Server . 4–2 4.3 Configuring the Standalone License Server ................. 4–2 4.4 Configuring the Transports . ........................... 4–3 4.5 How to Respond to License Server Configuration Prompts . 4–3 4.6 How to Start the Standalone License Server ................ 4–5 4.6.1 How to Start the License Server Manually .............. 4–5 4.6.2 How to Start the License Server Automatically . .......... 4–5 4.6.3 How to Start the License Server in an OpenVMS Cluster . 4–6 v 5 After You Install the PATHWORKS Advanced Server 5.1 Before You Begin Postinstallation Tasks ................... 5–1 5.2 Verifying the PATHWORKS for OpenVMS (Advanced Server) Installation ......................................... 5–2 5.3 Starting the PATHWORKS Advanced Server ................ 5–3 5.3.1 When to Start the PATHWORKS Advanced Server ........ 5–3 5.3.2 What the Startup Procedure Does . ................... 5–4 5.3.3 How to Start the PATHWORKS Advanced Server Manually ........................................ 5–4 5.3.4 How to Start the PATHWORKS Advanced Server Automatically . ................................... 5–5 5.3.5 How to Start the PATHWORKS Advanced Server in an OpenVMS Cluster ................................. 5–5 5.3.6 Troubleshooting the Startup ......................... 5–6 5.4 Stopping the PATHWORKS Advanced Server ............... 5–6 5.4.1 When to Stop the PATHWORKS Advanced Server ........ 5–7 5.4.2 How to Stop the PATHWORKS