C H A P T E R 6 |
Preparing for Configuration |
This chapter describes what to do before you configure the Sun Ray server.
Topics in this chapter include:
To configure a new installation or an upgrade of Sun Ray Server Software:
1. Determine your network topology.
Sun Ray servers can be deployed on dedicated private networks and on shared networks. Sun Ray Server Software deployments on shared networks, whether routed or non-routed shared networks (LANs), offer many benefits to users, especially hotdesking. Shared networks can be configured with or without:
If you are not sure about any aspect of your network configuration, you may want to consult your IT staff. For more information, see Deployment on Shared Networks of the Sun Ray Server Software 4.1 Administrator’s Guide.
2. Fill in the Configuration Worksheets.
3. Configure a Sun Ray interconnect interface if you do not require Sun Ray functionality on a LAN. See Configure a Dedicated Sun Ray Interconnect Interface. To implement a LAN configuration, see Configure the Sun Ray Server on a LAN.
4. Configure Sun Ray Server Software. See Configure Sun Ray Server Software.
5. For failover groups, configure the hierarchy of the Sun Ray servers in the failover group. See Configure the Sun Ray Server Hierarchy.
6. Synchronize the Sun Ray DTU firmware. See Synchronize the Sun Ray DTU Firmware
7. Synchronize the Sun Ray Data Store. See Convert and Synchronize the Sun Ray Data Store Port.
8. After Configuration, reboot the Sun Ray server. See Reboot the Sun Ray Server.
Repeat this sequence for each Sun Ray server in a failover group.
Note - When the hostname or IP address of a Sun Ray server is changed, the interfaces should also be configured, especially if the Sun Ray server is used for DHCP services. |
Fill out these worksheets so that the information is readily available during the actual configuration process. Values that are provided in italics are only examples and should not be used. Values provided in this font are defaults and can be used. Superscripted numbers (7) refer to footnotes at the end of this worksheet.
Host address[1] |
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Host name* |
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Number of Sun Ray DTU addresses[2] |
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Firmware server[3] |
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Routerd |
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Number of users[4] |
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If yes, Failover group signature[5] |
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If you are configuring a Sun Ray server on a LAN, use the following worksheet:
If you are configuring for a failover group, fill in this portion of the worksheet:
Configuring the Sun Ray server hierarchy using utreplica (Required for failover groups) |
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Tip - If you forget the address range, use utadm -l to list the addresses you specified or utadm -p to print them. |
Before configuring a Sun Ray server on a shared network, you should understand what your basic network configuration looks like. The following figures illustrate, in simplified form, the most common types.
FIGURE 6-1 Dedicated Private Non-routed Sun Ray Network
In contrast to private network configurations, shared network configurations with existing DHCP servers may require bootp forwarding in order to function properly with existing network infrastructure.
Many newer configurations resemble FIGURE 6-2, which illustrates a shared network with non-routed Sun Ray DTUs.
FIGURE 6-2 Shared Network with Non-routed Sun Ray DTUs
Some new configurations use shared, routed networks, as illustrated in FIGURE 6-3.
FIGURE 6-3 Shared Routed Network
Note - If you have any doubt as to which network model most nearly approximates your site, please consult your IT staff. |
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