C H A P T E R 3 - Setting Up the Preinstalled Java Desktop System Software

C H A P T E R 3

Setting Up the Preinstalled Java Desktop System Software

If you have the Java Desktop System Release 2, for Solaris 9 x86 Platform Edition or Java Desktop System for SUSE Linux preinstalled in the your workstation's hard drive, read this chapter to determine how to configure the operating system,

This chapter includes information about the following topics:

Configuring the Preinstalled Java Desktop System on Solaris Systems

Configuring the Preinstalled Java Desktop System on Linux Systems

Note - The Solaris operating environment version installed on your workstation requires no licensing fee. If you install a different version of Solaris software, you may be required to pay a license fee for the new software version. The Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z require Solaris 9 x86 HW 4/04, or a subsequent compatible version of Solaris software. For more information, refer to the following web site:
http://wwws.sun.com/software/solaris/licensing/index.html

The exact configuration that has been preinstalled is as follows:

Hard drive root partition--14.0 Gbytes

Hard drive swap partition--2.0 Gbytes

Hard drive var partition--6.0 Gbytes

Hard drive export partition--remainder of the disk

Use the flow chart in FIGURE 3-1 to assist with setting up your operating environment.

FIGURE 3-1 Installation Process Flow Diagram

Figure shows the process flow for setting up the workstation software.

Configuring the Preinstalled Java Desktop System on Solaris Systems

Complete the following steps to configure the preinstalled Java Desktop System Release 2, for Solaris 9 x86 Platform Edition:

1. Power on the workstation.

See Powering On the Workstation.

2. Answer the Java Desktop System setup prompts by following the on-screen instructions.

Use a copy of TABLE 3-1 to write down the information that you might need to collect before setting up the Java Desktop System.

To help fill out the information in the table, your system administrator (SA) should provide you with information specific to your site before you begin. Some of the information might be available on your network--check with your SA.

3. When you are finished with the configuration set up, the workstation will reboot and a log in screen will be displayed.

The workstation displays the login window, in which you can enter your user name and password to log in and begin using the workstation.

4. Review the Solaris and Java Desktop System release notes for any late-breaking information about your preinstalled software.

The Solaris 9 x86 9/04 Release Notes and Java Desktop System, Release 2 documentation can be found at:

http://docs.sun.com

Sun Install Check

The Sun Install Check tool verifies and provides information about workstation software and hardware configuration. Before you can run the Sun Install Check tool, you need to download it from the following web site:

http://wwws.sun.com/software/installcheck/index.html

TABLE 3-1 Information for Java Desktop System Release 2, for Solaris 9 x86 Platform Edition
Setup Window	Explanation and Notes	Your Information
Select Language and Locale	Native language and locale to use for the workstation.
Host Name	A name to give the workstation.
Terminal Type	Type of terminal to use on the workstation.
Network Connectivity (IP Address)	Network or stand-alone workstation protocols. A system administrator might be required to complete this section. Note: Depending on how you answer and what information is provided by your network, you might also be prompted for the workstation's IP address.
IPv6	Enable IPv6 on the workstation.
Security Settings	Security settings and protocols.
Name Service	Name service to use: NIS+, NIS, DNS, LDAP, or None. Note: This window is not displayed if the workstation is not connected to a network.
Domain Name	NIS or NIS+ domain for this workstation. Note: This window is not displayed if the workstation is not using the NIS or NIS+ service.
Name Server/ Subnet/ Subnet Mask	Name server (specify the server or have the workstation find one on a local subnet). Note: This window is not displayed if the workstation is not connected to a network. Note: Depending on how you answer and what information is provided by your network, you might also be prompted for: - The subnet for the workstation - The subnet mask for the workstation
Time Zone	Local time zone (select by geographic region, GMT offset, or a time zone file).
Date and Time	Current date and time (accept the default or enter the current date and time).
Root Password	Root (superuser) password for the workstation.
Proxy Server Configuration	Workstation connection: direct to the Internet or through a proxy server.

Configuring the Preinstalled Java Desktop System on Linux Systems

Complete the following steps to configure Java Desktop System, Release 2, for SUSE Linux on your system.

1. Power on the workstation, if necessary.

See Powering On the Workstation.

The software will prompt you to enter the configuration information shown in the following steps.

2. Enter a password for the root user.

3. Reenter the password for verification and click on Next.

You are then prompted to add a new user. This option is optional in a network environment.

4. Enter the First name, Last name, User login, and Password for the user you want to add and click on Next. A new user account is created with the details you enter.

The Configurator starts to initialize the Desktop Settings as follows:

Text mode only -- no graphical desktop

Graphical desktop environment

5. Select the Graphical desktop environment and click on Accept.

For a standalone non-networked installation, the Configurator tries to detect local printers only.

6. Click Yes if you have a local printer attached to your system. Otherwise, click on Skip detection.

The Configurator writes the system configuration and displays the Installation Settings for the following hardware devices:

Network interfaces

DHCP

Host name

Domain name

Name server

Search domains

Default gateway

Printers

Modems

ISDN adapters

Sound

7. To change any of the Installation Settings, click on Change. Click on Next to accept the settings.

A message is displayed that the configuration is saved successfully and the system automatically reboots.

8. At the login screen, log in with the username and password that you set up for the new user.

You can now use the Java Desktop System.

The following desktop objects are displayed:

This Computer

Documents

Network Places

Trash

Learn About The Java Desktop System

StarOffice

Bottom Edge Panel

Refer to the Java Desktop System Release 2 User Guide for help to get you started using the Java Desktop System on a Linux system.

9. Review the Java Desktop System release notes for any late-breaking information about your preinstalled software.

The Java Desktop System, Release 2 documentation can be found at:

http://docs.sun.com