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Contents
Title and Copyright Information
Preface
Audience
Documentation Accessibility
Related Documents
Conventions
What's New
STA 2.1.1 June 2015
1
Pre-installation Planning
STA Deployment Process Overview
Best Practices for STA Deployment
Preparation
Linux Installation
STA Installation
Library Configuration for STA
SNMP Connections With the Libraries
Data Collections
STA Services Configuration
STA Database Tuning
Prepare Service Requests for the Libraries and Drives
2
Installing Linux
Linux Installation Process
Preparation Tasks
Review Related Documentation
Review STA File System Layout
Download the Linux Installer Media Pack
Installation Tasks
Gather Required Information
Install Linux
Run the Linux Setup Agent
Post-Installation Tasks
Disable SELinux
Disable the Linux Firewall
Disable Access Control
Set Up the Network Proxy
Ensure Proper Setup of yum (optional)
Install Required Linux Packages
Ensure Proper Setup of SSH
Ensure Proper DNS Settings
Disable Name Services
Ensure Local Browser Functionality (optional)
3
Installing STA
Users, Groups, and Locations Used by the STA Installer
Username and Password Requirements
Accounts and Ports Configured During STA Installation
User Accounts for Managing STA
Ports Used by STA
STA Installation and Deinstallation Logs
Log File Locations
STA Installer Modes
STA Installation Tasks
Identify or Create Information Required for the Installation
Verify Installation Prerequisites
Download STA
Install STA
Verify Successful Installation
Relocate the STA Logs Directory (optional)
Register the Oracle Central Inventory Location
4
Configuring Library Features for STA
Library Features Affecting STA Data
ADI Interface for LTO Drives
Dual TCP/IP and Redundant Electronics (SL3000 and SL8500 only)
Library Complex ID (SL8500 only)
Drive Clean Warning (SL3000 and SL8500 only)
Volume Label Format (SL500 and SL150 only)
SCSI FastLoad Option (SL500 only)
Duplicate Volume Serial Numbers
Library User Interfaces
Library CLI Usage Tips
Library Configuration Script (optional)
Library Feature Configuration Tasks
Log In to the Library
Verify the Library Firmware Version
Verify the Drive Controller Card Version (SL3000 and SL8500 only)
Enable ADI on the Library (all libraries except SL150)
Ensure the Correct Library Complex ID (SL8500 only)
Set the Drive Clean Warning (optional, SL3000 and SL8500 only)
Set the SL500 Volume Label Format (SL500 only)
Set the SL150 Volume Label Format and Drive Element Addressing Mode (SL150 only)
5
Configuring SNMP on the Libraries
Understanding Library SNMP Configuration for STA
Configuring the SNMP v3 Protocol on the Libraries
Library SNMP Configuration Tasks
Retrieve the Library IP Address
Enable SNMP on the Library
Ensure an SNMP v2c User
Create an SNMP v3 User
Retrieve the Library SNMP Engine ID (all libraries except SL150)
Create the STA SNMP v3 Trap Recipient
6
Configuring Library Connections in STA
STA Configuration Tasks
Log In to STA
Verify SNMP Communication With a Library
Configure SNMP Client Settings for STA
Configure the SNMP Connection to a Library
Test a Library SNMP Connection
Perform a Manual Data Collection
7
Configuring STA Services
STA Services Overview
STA Services Configuration Tasks
Update the System Path (optional)
Restart the STA Services Daemon (optional)
Verify Library Connectivity
Review the STA Database Backup Utility Preferences
Configure the Remote Database Backup Server
Configure the STA Database Backup Service
Review the STA Resource Monitor Utility Preferences
Configure the STA Resource Monitor
8
Upgrading to STA 2.1.x
Valid STA 2.1.x Upgrade Paths
Upgrade Process Overview
Preparing for the Upgrade
Understanding Automatic and Post-installation Upgrades
Choosing Whether to Use One Server or Two
Single-server Upgrade Method
Two-server Upgrade Method
Environment Changes for STA 2.1.x
Linux Version
Default WebLogic Port Numbers
Required Ports for STA 2.0 and Higher
Username and Password Requirements
Upgrade Preparation Tasks
Verify Your Site is Ready for the Upgrade
Save Existing Logs (optional)
Record Current STA User and Configuration Settings (optional)
Rename Custom Templates With STA– Prefix (optional)
Record Current Custom Template Settings (optional)
Record Executive Report Policy Settings (optional)
Upgrade Tasks
Task 1: Dump the Old STA Database
Task 2: Transfer the Old Database Dump
Task 3a: Install the New Linux Version—Upgrades From STA 1.0.x
Task 3b: Deinstall the Old STA Version—Upgrades From STA 2.0.x and Higher
Task 4: Install the New STA Version
Task 5: Dump the New STA Database (optional)
Task 6: Transfer the Old STA Database to the STA Server
Task 7: Process and Load the Old STA Database
Task 8: Upgrade the Old Database
Task 9: Configure the New STA Version
Recover a Failed Database Upgrade (optional)
9
Deinstalling and Restoring STA
STA Deinstallation Overview
STA Deinstallation Tasks
Deinstall STA
Verify Successful Deinstallation
Restore STA
A
STA Graphical Installer and Deinstaller Screen Reference
Graphical-mode Display Requirements
Local Connections
Remote Connections Using a Secure Shell (SSH)
Remote Connections Using Desktop Sharing
Troubleshooting Graphical Display Issues
STA Graphical Installer Screens
Installation and Inventory Setup
Welcome
Installation Location
Prerequisite Checks
Enter Root Password
Set Up DB Directories
Set Up Admin Accounts
WebLogic Administrator
STA Administrator
Set Up Database Accounts
Database Root User
Database Application User
Database Reports User
Database Administrator
Enter Communication Ports
WebLogic Admin Console
STA Engine
STA Adapter
STA UI
Diagnostic Agent
Installation Summary
Installation Progress
Configuration Progress
Installation Complete
STA Graphical Deinstaller Screens
Welcome
Enter Root Password
Deinstallation Summary
Deinstallation Progress
Deinstallation Complete
B
STA Silent-mode Installer and Deinstaller
Using the STA Silent-mode Installer and Deinstaller
Silent-mode Requirements
Files and Utilities Used With Silent Mode
STA Silent-mode Installer Tasks
Create the Oracle Central Inventory Pointer File
Create the Silent-mode Installer Response File
Run the Silent-mode Installer
STA Silent-mode Deinstaller Tasks
Create the Silent-mode Deinstaller Response File
Run the Silent-mode Deinstaller
STA Installer Command Options
Silent-mode Options
Logging Options
Other Options
C
Installation and Upgrade Worksheets
Upgrade Preparation Worksheet
Installation and Upgrade Worksheets
Installation Users and Locations Worksheet
User Accounts Worksheet
Port Number Worksheets
Domain Name Worksheet
Post-installation Configuration Worksheet
D
Configuring Security Certificates
Security Certificate Configuration Tasks
Establish the Initial HTTPS/SSL Connection
Reconfigure WebLogic to use a Different Security Certificate
Replace the Oracle Certificate
E
Configuring External Authentication Providers for STA
Understanding the WebLogic Server Active Security Realm
Considerations for Configuring External Authentication Providers
Supported Authentication Provider Types
Using the WebLogic Administration Console
LDAP Principal User
STA Access Group
Default STA User Role
Configuring the Authentication Process for Multiple Providers
LDAP Authentication Referrals
Using SSL for Communications
Authentication Provider Configuration Process Overview
Tasks for Configuring Active Directory and OpenLDAP Authentication Providers
Prepare the External Authentication Provider for STA Authentication
Edit the WebLogic Server Active Security Realm
Task 1: Add an External Authentication Provider
Task 2: Define Provider-specific Information
Task 3: Set the JAAS Control Flag
Task 4: Ensure Proper Order of Authentication Providers
Task 5: Apply All Configuration Changes
Verify Configuration of Authentication Providers
Tasks for Configuring IBM RACF Authentication Providers
Task 1: Review IBM RACF Mainframe Minimum Requirements
Task 2: Enable Mainframe Support for STA RACF Authorization
Task 3: Configure AT-TLS
Task 4: Create the RACF Profiles Used by the CGI Routine
Task 5: Import the Certificate File and Private Key File (optional)
Task 6: Test the CGI Routine
Task 7: Set Up RACF/SSP for the WebLogic Console
Task 8: Configure SSL Between STA and RACF
Task 9: Configure the WebLogic Server
Task 10: Install RACF/SSP on the WebLogic Console
F
Configuring SNMP v2c Mode
When to Use SNMP v2c Mode
SNMP v2c Mode Configuration Process
SNMP v2c Configuration Tasks
Create the STA SNMP v2c Trap Recipient on the Library
Enable SNMP v2c Mode for STA
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