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Contents
Title and Copyright Information
Preface
Documentation Accessibility
Related Documentation
1
Requirements for STA
Devices Supported by STA
Library Requirements
Tape Drive Requirements
StorageTek Drive Requirements
LTO Drive Requirements
Server Requirements
Server Sizing and Considerations for Larger Installations
Server Hardware Requirements
Server Operating System Requirements
Server Network Requirements and Recommendations
User Interface Requirements
Media Validation Requirements
SDP Interface Requirements
IBM RACF Mainframe Requirements
2
Pre-installation Planning
STA Deployment Process Overview
Best Practices for STA Deployment
Installation Planning Best Practices
Linux Installation Best Practices
STA Installation Best Practices
Library Configuration Best Practices
SNMP Connection Best Practices
Data Collection Best Practices
STA Services Best Practices
Database Tuning Best Practices
Prepare Service Requests for the Libraries and Drives
3
Install and Configure Linux on the STA Server
Prepare for the Linux Installation
Review Related Documentation and Requirements
Review STA File System Layout
Download the Linux Installer Media Pack
Install Linux
Gather Required Network Information
Run the Linux Installer
Run the Linux Setup Agent
Configure Linux
Verify the root User Path
Enable the Linux Firewall iptables
Disable SELinux
Remove SELinux Permissions
Set Up the Network Proxy
Setup yum (optional)
Install Required Linux Packages
Setup SSH
Configure DNS Settings
Disable Name Services
Ensure Local Browser Functionality (optional)
4
Install STA
What is Configured During STA Installation
Users, Groups, and Locations Used by the STA Installer
Administration and Database Accounts Created During STA Installation
Ports Configured During STA Installation
Install STA
Identify or Create Information Required for the Installation
Verify Installation Prerequisites
Download the STA Installer
Unzip the STA Installer
Run the STA Installer
Install STA with the Installation Wizard
Verify Successful Installation
Relocate the STA Logs Directory (optional)
Register the Oracle Central Inventory Location
Logs Created During Installation, Upgrade, and Deinstallation
Troubleshoot the Installation
5
Configure Library Features for STA
Log In to the Library
CLI Best Practices
Verify the Library Firmware Version
Verify the HBT Drive Controller Card Version (SL3000 and SL8500 only)
Enable ADI on the Library (SL500, SL3000, SL8500)
How the ADI Interface for LTO Drives Affects STA Data
Ensure the Correct Library Complex ID (SL8500 only)
How the Library Complex ID Affects STA Data (SL8500 only)
Set the Drive Cleaning Warning (optional, SL3000 and SL8500 only)
How the Drive Clean Warning Affects STA Data (SL3000 and SL8500 only)
Set Label Format and Element Addressing Mode (SL150 only)
How the Volume Label Format Affects STA Data (SL500 and SL150 only)
Set the Volume Label Format (SL500 only)
Disable the SCSI FastLoad Option (SL500 only)
Avoid Duplicate Volume Serial Numbers
Configure STA to Support Dual TCP/IP or RE (SL3000 and SL8500 Only)
6
Configure SNMP
Configure SNMP on the Libraries
Retrieve the Library IP Address
Enable SNMP on the Library
Create an SNMP v3 User
Retrieve the Library SNMP Engine ID (SL500, SL3000, SL8500)
Create the STA SNMP v3 Trap Recipient
Configure SNMP on the STA Server
Sign In to the STA GUI
Verify SNMP Communication with a Library (optional)
Configure SNMP Client Settings for STA
Configure the SNMP Connection to a Library
Test a Library SNMP Connection
Manually Collect Library Data
Update the SNMP Configuration After a Library or STA Change
Update SNMP After a Redundant Electronics Switch (SL3000, SL8500)
Update SNMP After a Library Firmware Upgrade (SL500, SL3000, SL8500)
Update SNMP After Changing the STA Server IP Address
Remove a Library Connection from STA
Delete or Modify the STA Trap Recipient
Troubleshoot the SNMP Connection
Verify the Library is Operational
Export SNMP Connection Settings to a Text File
Display All SNMP Trap Recipients
Troubleshoot a Failed MIB Walk Channel Test
Troubleshoot a Failed Trap Channel Test
Troubleshoot a Failed Media Validation Support Test
Troubleshoot Unsuccessful Trap Processing
Configure SNMP v2c Mode
When to Use v2c Mode
Create an SNMP v2c User
Create the STA SNMP v2c Trap Recipient
Enable SNMP v2c Mode for STA
7
Upgrade to STA 2.3.1
Prepare STA for the Upgrade
Understand What Occurs During the Upgrade
Determine the Current Version of STA
Verify the Environment Meets 2.3.1 Requirements
Review Environmental Changes for Upgrades from STA 2.0.x and Earlier
Verify STA is Functioning Normally
Save Existing Logs (optional)
Record Current STA Users (optional)
Rename Custom Templates that Use the STA– Prefix (optional)
Record Current Custom Template Settings (optional)
Record Executive Report Policy Settings (optional)
Record Logical Group Ownership Settings (optional)
Upgrade STA
Decide on a Single-Server or Two-Server Upgrade
Dump the Old STA Database (Task 1)
Transfer the Old Database Dump (Task 2)
Deinstall the Old STA Version (Task 3)
Install the New Linux Version (Task 4)
Install the New STA Version (Task 5)
Dump the New STA Database (Task 6) - Optional
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)
Recover a Failed Database Upgrade
Configure STA After the Upgrade
Verify STA 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)
8
Deinstall and Restore STA
Create an RDA Log Bundle
Dump the Database
Deinstall STA
Deinstall Using the Wizard
What Occurs During the Deinstallation
Restore STA
A
Installation Wizard
Installation Wizard Display Requirements
Set DISPLAY Variable for Direct Connections
Set X11 for Remote Connections Using a Secure Shell (SSH)
Troubleshoot Installation Wizard Display Issues
B
Silent-mode Installer
Silent-mode Requirements
Create a Response File
Start the Response File Build Utility
Create a Response File With Values
Create an Empty Response File and Manually Add Values
Add Encrypted Passwords to a Response File
Response File Parameters
Sample Response Files
Run Silent-Mode to Install STA
Run Silent-Mode to Deinstall STA
Installer Command Options
C
Installation and Upgrade Worksheets
Upgrade Preparation Worksheet
Installation Users and Locations Worksheet
User Accounts Worksheet
Port Number Worksheets
Domain Name Worksheet
Post-installation Configuration Worksheet
D
Configure Security Certificates
Establish the Initial HTTPS/SSL Connection
Reconfigure WebLogic to use a Different Security Certificate
Replace the Oracle Certificate
E
Configure External Authentication Providers
Supported Authentication Provider Types
Configure SSL for Communications
Configure Active Directory and OpenLDAP Authentication Providers
Prepare the External Authentication Provider for STA Authentication
Lock the WebLogic Server Active Security Realm
Add an External Authentication Provider
Define Provider-specific Information
Set the JAAS Control Flag
Ensure Proper Order of Authentication Providers
Apply All Configuration Changes
Verify Configuration of Authentication Providers
Configure IBM RACF Authentication Providers
Review IBM RACF Mainframe Minimum Requirements
Enable Mainframe Support for STA RACF Authorization
Configure AT-TLS
Create the RACF Profiles Used by the CGI Routine
Import the Certificate File and Private Key File (optional)
Test the CGI Routine
Set Up RACF/SSP for the WebLogic Console
Configure SSL Between STA and RACF
Configure the WebLogic Server
Install RACF/SSP on the WebLogic Console
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