Preface

The Netra Proxy Cache Server Configuration Guide tells you how to install and configure a Netra Proxy Cache Server. These instructions are designed for an experienced system administrator with a knowledge of the Solaris(TM) operating environment and network administration.

This manual is a companion to the Netra Proxy Cache Server User's Manual. That document describes advanced configuration and tells you how to monitor and troubleshoot a Netra Proxy Cache Server.

How This Book Is Organized

Chapter 1, Preparing for Installation and Configuration," presents tables that you fill out before starting Netra Proxy Cache Server configuration.

Chapter 2, Initial Host Configuration," gives you a step-by-step procedure for initial host configuration of the Netra Proxy Cache Server.

Chapter 3, Proxy Cache Service Configuration," provides instructions for performing a basic proxy cache service configuration on a Netra Proxy Cache Server.

Chapter 4, Using a Serial Terminal to Configure a Netra Proxy Cache Server ," provides a procedure for configuring the Netra Proxy Cache Server through use of a command-line program.

Appendix A, Establishing a tip Connection," provides instructions on connecting a serial terminal, PC, or another Sun machine to your Netra Proxy Cache Server through the server's serial port.

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

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