Netra j 3.0 Administrator's Guide

Preface

The Netra j 3.0 Administrator's Guide is for system administrators who are using the Netra(TM) j 3.0 software to set up and configure network computing infrastructures. It describes how to set up and configure network computer (NC) clients in a network environment. It explains how to use the Netra j administration interface, a graphical user interface (GUI), to administer the system.

This preface includes the following topics:

Before You Read This Book

You should install the Netra j 3.0 software before using this guide. Refer to the Netra j 3.0 Installation Guide for installation and initial configuration instructions. You can install Netra j from a CD or from an Electronic Commerce web site (follow links from http://www.sun.com/netra-j).

After installing Netra j, complete the Network Computer Configuration Form in Appendix A, Network Computer Configuration Form to prepare to configure your network environment with NCs.

How This Book Is Organized

The information in this manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1, Product Description introduces the Netra j 3.0 software.

Chapter 2, Network Computer Server describes the minimal configuration to set up and configure an NC network environment.

Chapter 3, Using Network Services describes anonymous FTP, Mail, and Name Service administration.

Chapter 4, Connectivity Software describes the software that is available for remote windowing and legacy connectivity.

Chapter 5, Monitoring and Debugging Tools describes the NC diagnostic tools.

Chapter 6, Printer Administration describes the network printing services.

Chapter 7, Using Network Connection Administration describes LAN, modem, routing, and ATM administration modules.

Chapter 8, Using Security Administration describes the Security Administration.

Chapter 9, Using System Administration describes the System Administration (log files, user accounts, adding patches, etc.) modules.

Chapter 10, Using Proxy Cache Services describes the Proxy Cache modules.

Appendix A, Network Computer Configuration Form provides a form to help you gather information you need to set up and configure NCs.

Appendix B, Proxy Cache Reference provides reference information about proxy cache.

Appendix C, Netra j Package Information describes the packages included in Netra j software.

Appendix D, Troubleshooting provides common and known troubleshooting instructions.

Appendix E, Page Types and Icons describes the various page types used by Netra j.

Using UNIX Commands

Netra j 3.0 can be used in conjunction with any Solaris administration tools or UNIX\256 commands and procedures. However, this document does not contain information on basic UNIX commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices.

See 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	`#`

Related Documentation

Table P-3 Related Documentation


Application	Title or Product	Part Number/Location
Product Information	Netra j 3.0 Product Notes	805-5361, `http://docs.sun.com`
Installation	Netra j 3.0 Installation Guide	805-5364, `http://docs.sun.com,` Netra j Main Administration page
	Sun Binary Code License Agreement	804-1722
JavaStation(TM) Administration	JavaStation Client Software Guide	805-5890 `http://docs.sun.com`
Administration	Netra j 3.0 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 (2.5.1) Solaris Naming Setup and Configuration Guide (2.6)	`http://docs.sun.com`
	Solaris 2.6 System Administrator Collection Volume 2	`http://docs.sun.com`
Other Included Software	HotJava(TM) Browser	Refer to the online help.
	HotJava Views	Refer to the online help.
	OpenConnect Systems' OpenVista(TM) and OC://WebConnect Pro(TM)	OC://WebConnect Pro online help; Netra j 3.0 Administrator's Guide
	Sun(TM) WebServer(TM)	Refer to the online help.
	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 3.0 Administrator's Guide; `http:/www.graphon.com`
	Citrix Systems' WinFrame or MetaFrame	`http://www.sun.com/desktop/products/PCCP/remotewindowing/citrix`

Topic	Document	Location
DHCP	TCP/IP Data Communication Administration Guide	Solaris 2.6 System Administrator Collection Volume 1, located at `http://docs.sun.com`
	man pages on `dhcp(4)`, `dhcptab(4)`, `dhcpconfig(1M)`, `dhtadm(1M)`, and `pntadm(1M)`
DNS	DNS and BIND, 2nd Edition, by Albitz and Liu, O'Reilly
	Solaris Naming Administration Guide Solaris Naming Setup and Configuration Guide	Solaris 2.6 System Administrator Collection Volume 1, located at `http://docs.sun.com`
NFS	NFS Administration Guide Managing NFS and NIS, Stern, OReilly	Solaris 2.6 System Administrator Collection Volume 1, located at `http://docs.sun.com`
NIS	Naming Services Transition Kit 1.2 Administrator's Guide Solaris Naming Administration Guide (2.5.1) Solaris Naming Setup and Configuration Guide (2.6)	NISKit 1.2 AnswerBook, located at `http://docs.sun.com`

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