Introduction

The Netra j 3.0 Installation Guide describes how to install or upgrade to the Netra(TM) j 3.0 server software. It explains how to obtain the software from a Sun Microsystems(TM) web site, install it, and perform the initial configuration. Additionally, it contains a form you can use to gather the information needed to set up network computers that use a Java(TM) based operating system.

This installation guide has sections covering the following topics:

• "Hardware and Software Requirements"

• "Obtaining the Netra j 3.0 Software"

• "Installing the Netra j 3.0 Software"

• "Logging In to the Netra j 3.0 Interface"

• "Performing the Initial Configuration"

• "Upgrading to Netra j 3.0"

• "Installation and Upgrade Notes"

• "Network Computer Configuration Form "

After completing the installation and initial configuration or upgrade of the Netra j 3.0 software, refer to the Netra j 3.0 Administrator's Guide for instructions and procedures on advanced configuration and administration. This guide is available:

• In the Online Documentation module of the Netra j 3.0 administration interface

• On the Netra j 3.0 CD as the /Docs/your_locale/njadmin.ps file

• In the Netra j 3.0 software as the /Misc/SUNWnjdoc AnswerBook(TM) package.

• On the Web, at:

  http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/indexes/documentation/index.html

What's New in Netra j 3.0

Netra j 3.0 offers these features and improvements over previous versions:

• Proxy cache functionality

• Network computer (NC) boot debug and monitor tools

• Network printer access through serial, parallel, and Ethernet ports

• Enhanced Domain Name System (DNS)

• Improved administration interface design and online help

• Support for JavaPC(TM)