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Contents
List of Examples
List of Figures
List of Tables
Title and Copyright Information
Preface
Audience
Documentation Accessibility
Related Documents
Conventions
What's New
June 2020
November 2017
August 2017
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
Sizing considerations for larger installations
Download the Linux Installer Media Pack
Installation Tasks
Gather Required Information
Install Linux
Run the Linux Setup Agent
Post-Installation Tasks
Ensure the Correct root User Path
Enable the Linux Firewall
Disable SELinux
Remove SELinux Permissions
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 Configured During STA Installation
System mysql Account
User Accounts for Managing STA
WebLogic Accounts
STA Database Accounts
Ports Configured During STA Installation
Unconfigurable External Ports
Configurable Ports
Configurable External Ports
Configurable Internal Ports
Internal Port Forwarding for SNMP Traps
Ports for Communications With StorageTek SDP (optional)
STA Installation, Upgrade, 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
Display the Oracle Central Inventory Location
STA Patch Utilities
4
Configuring Library Features for STA
Library Features Affecting STA Data
ADI Interface for LTO Drives
Enabling ADI on LTO Drives
Enabling ADI on the Library
Dual TCP/IP and Redundant Electronics (SL3000 and SL8500 only)
Configuring the STA Connection to Support These Features
Additional Considerations for These Features
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
SNMP v2c Community String
Unique SNMP v3 User
SNMP Engine IDs
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
Upgrading to STA 2.3.x
Important Information for Planning Your Upgrade
Upgrade Paths for STA 2.3.0
Upgrades from STA 2.1.x or Later
Upgrades From STA 2.0.x or Earlier
Understanding and Performing Automatic Upgrades
When to Perform an Automatic Upgrade
Automatic Upgrade Process
Troubleshooting a Failed Upgrade
Understanding Post-installation (Manual) Upgrades
When to Perform a Post-installation Upgrade
Choosing Whether to Use One Server or Two for Post-installation Upgrades
Single-server Post-installation Upgrade Process
Single-server Upgrade Steps
Two-server Post-installation Upgrade Process
Two-server Upgrade Steps
Preparation Tasks for All Upgrades
Verify Upgrade Prerequisites
Verify Current STA Activity
Save Existing Logs (optional)
Record Current STA User and Configuration Settings (optional)
Record MySQL Usernames
Record STA SNMP Client Settings
Record WebLogic Usernames—Upgrades from STA 1.0.x Only
Record STA Usernames—Upgrades From STA 2.0.x or Later
Record STA Email Server Settings
Rename Custom Templates With STA– Prefix (optional)
Record Current Custom Template Settings (optional)
Record Executive Report Policy Settings (optional)
Record Logical Group Ownership Settings (optional)
Post-installation 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
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
Recover a Failed Manual Database Upgrade (optional)
Post-upgrade Configuration Tasks for All Upgrades
Verify STA Application is Running Properly
Update the STA Trap Recipient on the Libraries
Configure SNMP Settings in STA
Configure STA Services and User Information
Decommission the Old STA Server (optional)
Environment Changes for All Upgrades
STA Application Run as the Oracle User
Internal Redirection Port for SNMP Traps
Environment Changes for Upgrades from STA 2.0.x and Earlier
Required Linux Version
Default WebLogic Port Numbers
Username and Password Requirements
Required Ports for STA Managed Servers
8
Deinstalling and Restoring STA
STA Deinstallation Overview
STA Deinstallation Tasks
Deinstall STA
Verify Successful Deinstallation
Restore STA
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STA Graphical Installer, Upgrade, and Deinstaller Screen Reference
Graphical-mode Display Requirements
Local Connections
Remote Connections Using a Secure Shell (SSH)
Connecting From a Linux Machine
Connecting From a Microsoft Windows PC
Remote Connections Using Desktop Sharing
Troubleshooting Graphical Display Issues
General Screen Layout
How an Automatic Upgrade is Invoked
STA Graphical Installer Screens
Installation and Inventory Setup
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Welcome
Installation Location
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Prerequisite Checks
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Enter Root Password
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Set Up DB Directories
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Set Up Admin Accounts
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
WebLogic Administrator
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
STA Administrator
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Set Up Database Accounts
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Database Root User
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Database Application User
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Database Reports User
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Database Administrator
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Enter Communication Ports
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
WebLogic Admin Console
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
STA Engine
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
STA Adapter
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
STA UI
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Set Up Internal Redirection Port
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Diagnostic Agent
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Installation Summary
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Installation Progress
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Configuration Progress
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Installation Complete
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
STA Graphical Upgrade Screens
Welcome
Upgrade Location
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Enter Root Password
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Prerequisite Checks
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Database Backup
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Set Up Internal Redirection Port
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Upgrade Summary
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Upgrade Progress
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Configuration Progress
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Upgrade Complete
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
STA Graphical Deinstaller Screens
Welcome
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Enter Root Password
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Deinstallation Summary
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Deinstallation Progress
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
Deinstallation Complete
Screen Fields
Screen-specific Buttons
B
STA Silent-mode Installer, Upgrade, and Deinstaller
Using the STA Silent-mode Installer, Upgrade, and Deinstaller
Silent Mode Requirements
Files and Utilities Used With Silent Mode
Silent Mode Process
Silent Mode Tasks
Start the Response File Build Utility
Create a Response File With Values
Create an Empty Response File
Add or Modify Clear-text Values in an Existing Response File
Add or Modify Encrypted Passwords in an Existing Response File
Run the Silent-mode Installer
Run the Silent-mode Upgrade
Run the Silent-mode Deinstaller
Response File Reference Information
Response File Build Utility Options
Response File Utility Prompts and File Parameters
Sample Response Files
STA Installer, Upgrade, and Deinstaller Command Options
Silent-mode Options
Logging Options
Other Options
Auto Upgrade Examples
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
Authentication Provider Order
JAAS Control Flag
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
Index
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