This section summarizes new and enhanced features for StorageTek Tape Analytics 2.1.1.
See the indicated manuals for details about the following new and enhanced features.
Described in the STA Requirements Guide
STA server sizing considerations for larger installations
Described in the STA Installation and Configuration Guide
Process for upgrading to STA 2.1.1 from any previously released STA version
Support for Active Directory authentication providers
For optimal SNMP security, Oracle recommends using the SNMP v3 protocol for communication between STA and the libraries. Oracle also recommends not using the values "public" or "private" for the community string, as these values are well known and present a security risk.
For optimal SNMP security, SNMP v2c is disabled by default on STA. If necessary, you can enable and configure SNMP v2c mode for STA.
New Best Practices section for pre-installation planning, providing tips for optimizing the performance and value of the STA server, database, and application
Described in the STA Quick Start Guide
No changes
Described in the STA User's Guide
New Best Practices sections, providing tips for login sessions, templates, alert policies, Executive Reports, logical groups, STA media validation, and investigating tape environment issues
Described in the STA Screen Basics Guide
New Best Practices sections, providing tips for using the screen layout and navigation, graphs, and tables
Described in the STA Data Reference Guide
Corrections to selected data attribute definitions
Described in the STA Administration Guide
No changes