Netra j 2.0 Administrator's Guide

Preface

The Netra j 2.0 Administrator's Guide is written for system administrators using the Netra(TM) j 2.0 software to set up and configure network computing infrastructures. It describes the Netra j administration interface and the procedures to set up and configure JavaStation clients in a network environment. It includes instructions on how to administer the system using the Netra j administration interface, a graphical user interface, as well as using the Solaris command line.

This preface includes the following topics:

Before You Read This Book

You should install the Netra j 2.0 software before using this guide. If you are installing from a CD-ROM, refer to the Netra j 2.0 Installation Guide for installation and initial configuration instructions. For instructions on how to install Netra j from the Electronic Commerce web site, refer to the Netra j README included with this product.

After completing the installation, complete the Network Computer Configuration Form in Appendix A to prepare for configuring your network environment with network computers.

How This Book Is Organized

The information in this manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1, Netra j Product Description and Navigation introduces the Netra j 2.0 software and Java(TM) computing concepts.

Chapter 2, Booting the JavaStation Using Netra j describes the minimal configuration to set up and configure a JavaStation(TM) network environment.

Chapter 3, Using Netra j Network Services Administration describes the Network Services Administration modules.

Chapter 4, Using Netra j Network Connection Administration describes the Network Connection Administration modules.

Chapter 5, Using Netra j Security Administration describes the Security Administration modules.

Chapter 6, Using Netra j System Administration describes the System Administration modules.

Chapter 7, Using Netra j Connectivity Software describes the additional software that is available for remote windowing and legacy connectivity.

Chapter 8, Booting the JavaStation Using Solaris describes DHCP and explains how to use DHCP options to set JavaOS properties.

Chapter 9, Setting JavaOS Properties describes the JavaOS(TM) syntax and properties.

Chapter 10, Dynamically Loading Applications describes how to set up your applications to be dynamically loaded.

Chapter 11, Setting Locales and Adding Fonts explains how to provide localized resources and fonts to the JavaStation clients in your network.

Appendix A, Network Computer Configuration Form provides a form to help you prepare for setup and configuration.

Appendix B, Netra j Package Information describes the packages included in Netra j and their respective package names.

Appendix C, JavaStation User Setup Forms provides booting instructions to JavaStation users.

Appendix D, Troubleshooting describes common and known troubleshooting instructions.

Using UNIX Commands

Netra j 2.0 can be used in conjunction with any Solaris administration tools or UNIX\256 commands and procedures. However, this document may not contain information on basic UNIX commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices.

See one or more of the following for this information:

AnswerBook(TM) online documentation for the Solaris(TM) 2.5.1 or 2.6 software environment

Other software documentation that you received with your system

Typographic Conventions

Table P-1 Typographic Conventions


Typeface or Symbol	Meaning	Examples
`AaBbCc123`	The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output.	Edit your `.login` file. Use `ls -a` to list all files. `% You have mail`.
`AaBbCc123`	What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output.	`%` `su` `Password:`
`AaBbCc123`	Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized. Command-line variable; replace with a real name or value.	Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide. These are called class options. You must be `root` to do this. To delete a file, type `rm` `filename`.

Shell Prompts

Table P-2 Shell Prompts


Shell	Prompt
C shell	`machine_name%`
C shell superuser	`machine_name#`
Bourne shell and Korn shell	`$`
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser	`#`

Application	Title or Product	Part Number/Location
Product Information	Netra j 2.0 Product Notes	805-3078-10, http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/indexes/documentation/index.html
	Netra j 2.0 Documentation Roadmap	805-3079-10, http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/indexes/documentation/index.html
Installation	`README`	Included with Netra j software
	Netra j 2.0 Installation Guide	805-3080-10, http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/indexes/documentation/index.html Netra j Main Administration page
	Sun Binary Code License Agreement	804-6056-10
Administration	Netra j 2.0 online help	Included with Netra j software
	HotJava(TM) Views(TM) Administration online help	Included with Netra j software
	Solaris 2.6 System Administrator Collection Volume 1 Solaris Naming Administration Guide Solaris Naming and Setup and Configuration Guide	http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/indexes/documentation/index.html
	Solaris 2.6 System Administrator AnswerBook Volume 2	http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/indexes/documentation/index.html
Other Included Software	HotJava(TM) Browser	Refer to the online help.
	HotJava Views	Refer to the online help.
	OpenConnect Systems' OpenVista and OC://WebConnect Pro	OC://WebConnect Pro online help; Netra j 2.0 Administrator's Guide
	Sun(TM) WebServer(TM)	Included with Sun WebServer software
	Sun(TM) Internet Mail Server(TM)	http://www.sun.com/sims/tech-stuff
	GO-Joe With RapidX	`README` file included with the GO-Joe software; Netra j 2.0 Administrator's Guide; http:/www.graphon.com
	Citrix Systems' WinFrame	http://www.sun.com/desktop/products/PCCP/remotewindowing/citrix

Recommended Reading

Some of the chapters in this guide address how to set up and manage a JavaStation network using services in the Solaris operating environment. Solaris command line services enable you to handle scenarios not supported by the Netra j Administration Interface. The Solaris approach is suitable if you are deploying more than 100 JavaStation clients or if you are deploying them across more than one subnet.

To set up a JavaStation network using Solaris services, you must have experience with the Solaris operating environment and with the following network services:

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Name Information Service (NIS)
Domain Name Service (DNS)
NFS(TM)
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)

For more information, refer to the following documents:

Table P-4 Recommended Reading


Topic	Document	Location
DHCP	TCP/IP Data Communication Administration Guide man pages on `dhcp(4)`, `dhcptab(4)`, `dhcpconfig(1M)`, `dhtadm(1M)`, and `pntadm(1M)`	Solaris 2.6 System Administrator Collection Volume 1, located at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/indexes/documentation/index.html. Man pages can be obtained via the Solaris 2.6 command line.
DNS	DNS and BIND, 2nd Edition, by Albitz and Liu, O'Reilly Solaris Naming Administration Guide Solaris Naming Setup and Configuration Guide	Sun Solaris books are available in the Solaris 2.6 System Administrator Collection Volume 1 located at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/indexes/documentation/index.html
NFS	NFS Administration Guide Managing NFS and NIS, Stern, OReilly	Solaris 2.6 System Administrator Collection Volume 1 located at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/indexes/documentation/index.html
NIS	Naming Services Transition Kit 1.2 Administrator's Guide Solaris Naming Administration Guide Solaris Naming Setup and Configuration Guide	NISKit 1.2 AnswerBook, located at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/indexes/documentation/index.html

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