Table of Contents
- Title and Copyright Information
- Preface
- 1 Requirements for STA
- 2 Pre-installation Planning
- 3 Install and Configure Linux on the STA Server
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4
Install STA
- What is Configured During STA Installation
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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
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5
Configure Library Features for STA
- Log In to the Library
- Verify the Library Firmware Version
- Verify the HBT Drive Controller Card Version (SL3000 and SL8500 only)
- Enable ADI on the Library (SL500, SL3000, SL8500)
- Ensure the Correct Library Complex ID (SL8500 only)
- Set the Drive Cleaning Warning (optional, SL3000 and SL8500 only)
- Set Volume Label Format
- Set Element Addressing Mode (SL150 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)
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6
Configure the Library Connection (SNMP or
SCI)
- Configure SNMP (for SL150, SL500, SL3000, SL8500)
- Configure SCI (for SL4000)
- Test the Library Connection
- Manually Collect Library Data
- About the Monitored Libraries Table
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Troubleshoot the Library Connection
- Verify the Library is Operational
- Verify the Firewall Settings
- Enable and Test the SCI Destination on the SL4000
- Manually Configure the SL4000 to Send Outbound SCI to STA
- 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
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7
Upgrade to STA 2.4.0
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Prepare STA for the Upgrade
- Understand What Occurs During the Upgrade
- Determine the Current Version of STA
- Verify the Environment Meets 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)
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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
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Prepare STA for the Upgrade
- 8 Deinstall and Restore STA
- A Installation Wizard
- B Silent-mode Installer
- C Record Installation and Upgrade Information
- D Configure Security Certificates
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E
Configure External Authentication Providers
- Supported Authentication Provider Types
- Configure SSL for Communications
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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
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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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F
Troubleshoot Issues
- ISSUE: Cannot Access the STA GUI
- ISSUE: GUI Elements Do Not Render Correctly
- ISSUE: Exchanges Not Showing Up in STA
- ISSUE: T10000D Drives Are Not Showing Quality Index After Media Validation
- ISSUE: Database Communication Link Failure (IMPORTANT)
- ISSUE: OSCI Library Connection Test Fails
- ISSUE: SNMP Library Connection Test Fails
- ISSUE: SNMP Trap Status Not Updating After Connection Test
- ISSUE: Cannot Connect to SDP
- ISSUE: STA Fails to Restart Properly After Reboot
- ISSUE: Weblogic Server Processes Not Starting
- ISSUE: Authentication Prompts During STA start Command
- ISSUE: Backup Service or Resource Monitor Fails
- ISSUE: MySQL Installation Fails
- ISSUE: STA Does Not Completely Deinstall