Preface

The Netra Proxy Cache Server User's Manual tells you how to perform system administration tasks for a Netra Proxy Cache Server. Most of the manual describes the use of the Netra administration pages to perform these tasks.

This document is written for an experienced system administrator with a knowledge of the Solaris(TM) operating environment and network administration.

How This Book Is Organized

Chapter 1, Overview," introduces you to the Netra Proxy Cache product, with examples of its use.

Chapter 2, Understanding the Netra Administration GUI," explains how to navigate the Netra Administration web pages.

Chapter 3, Loading the Proxy Cache Administration Page," explains how to load the page that gives you access to the proxy cache service functions of the Netra Proxy Cache Server.

Chapter 4, Advanced Proxy Cache Configuration," describes the advanced proxy cache configuration properties accessible through the Proxy Cache Administration page.

Chapter 5, SNMP Configuration," explains how to configure properties related to the Netra Proxy Cache Server SNMP agent.

Chapter 6, Local Area Network Administration," explains how to use the web pages that enable you to configure Local Area Network (LAN) interfaces on the server.

Chapter 7, Name Service Administration," explains how to configure a Netra Proxy Cache Server as a name service client.

Chapter 8, Routing Administration," explains how to configure a Netra Proxy Cache Server as a router.

Chapter 9, Administration Web Server," tells you how to set individual and host access to the Netra Proxy Cache administrative web pages.

Chapter 10, Root Password Administration," explains how to set the root password on the Netra Proxy Cache Server.

Chapter 11, Netra System Administration," explains how to perform a variety of system administration task on the Netra Proxy Cache Server, such as rebooting and monitoring Solaris log files.

Chapter 12, Performing Administrative Tasks for the Proxy Cache Service and Array," presents instructions for proxy cache service-related tasks not covered in the Netra Proxy Cache Server Configuration Guide.

Chapter 13, Monitoring a Netra Proxy Cache Server," tells you how to use the monitoring web pages accessible through the Proxy Cache Administration page.

Chapter 14, Netra Proxy Cache Server SNMP MIB ," describes the Management Information Bases (MIBs) shipped with the product.

Chapter 15, Monitoring Proxy Cache Log Files," describes the categories of log files accessible through the Proxy Cache Administration page and explains the use of a utility for managing log files.

Chapter 16, Adding a SCSI Disk," tells you how to add one or more hard disks, enabling you to increase the size of your cache.

Chapter 17, Troubleshooting and Technical Information," presents, in addition to troubleshooting guidelines, useful technical data regarding your server.

Appendix A, System Recovery," explains how to reinstall your Solaris operating environment and Netra Proxy Cache software, should you ever experience a catastrophic disk failure.

Appendix B, Advanced Proxy Cache Configuration Examples," presents examples of the use of advanced proxy cache properties.

The Glossary defines terms related to the proxy cache service.

Using UNIX Commands

This document does not contain information on basic UNIX\256 commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices.

See the Solaris 2.x Handbook for SMCC Peripherals (included with the Netra Proxy Cache product) for instructions on basic UNIX administration commands.

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 Books

This manual, the Netra Proxy Cache Server User's Manual, is a companion to the Netra Proxy Cache Server Configuration Guide and to the hardware documentation that accompanies your Netra Proxy Cache Server.

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