8000 INM SR6.0 Software Installation Manual

8000 Intelligent Network Manager SR6.0Software Installation Manual

76.8060-70201C09.12.2014

Document Information

Revision History

Document No. Date Description of Changes

76.8060-70201C 09.12.2014 mTera UTP added where relevant.Instructions related to changing the database communication to TCPprotocol added in chapters 2.1.2 and 2.2.2 and a new chapter 14.3Changing Database Connection Protocol added.Product family limitation in DSC removed from chapter 2.2.1.Figures 1, 14, 19 and 28 updated.Calculation instructions modified in step 12 in chapter 7.4.2.A new chapter 7.5.3 Installing EBF Update for Sybase AdaptiveServer Enterprise 15.7 added and the same data in the Solaris contextin chapter 6 modified accordingly.Directory names modified in step 1 in chapter 7.10 and in step 1 inchapters 7.11.1 and 7.11.2.7191 Craft Station version updated from 10.0.2 to 11.0.1 and the64-bit Windows computer default directory data removed fromchapter 11.4.7.

76.8060-70201B 07.10.2014 Objectives data in the About the Manual part modified in thebeginning of the document.Disk partitioning data modified in chapters 5.1 and 5.2.2.Instructions for installing a Sybase partitioning license for theSeparate PM database added in chapter 5.5.3 and the previous step5 related to checking the correct license installation removed fromchapter 5.5.4.Instructions related to the letters referring to the configured drivesadded in chapter 5.5.Specific hardware details removed and the content made more genericin chapter 6.Instructions for installing a Sybase partitioning license for theSeparate PM database added in chapter 6.8.1.Step 3 (.profile data) modified in chapter 7.5.1.Data related to the Sybase partitioning license added in chapters7.7 and 7.7.1.Data on warning messages added in step 1 in chapter 7.10.Steps 2 and 3 modified in chapter 8.1 and previous step 2 related toinstalling the Sybase partitioning license for the separate PM databaseremoved from chapter 8.2.Figures 1, 14, 19 and 28 updated.Chapter 11.4.6 Configuring Workstation for Nodes of 7090 MetroEthernet Switching Series added.7191 Craft Station version 10.0.1 updated to 10.0.2 in chapter 11.4.7.Instructions modified to match the current makedb_g functionalityin chapter 13.2.NetBIOS data modified in chapter TCP, UDP and ICMP Ports Neededby 8000 Intelligent Network Manager.

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Terms and Conventions

Term Explanation

ACL Access Control List

BIOS Basic Input/Output System

BMP Broadband Management Protocol

CLI Command Line Interface

CORBA Common Object Request Broker Architecture

DNS Domain Name Service

DSC Dual Server Configuration

ESW Embedded Software

FMS Fault Management System

IFM Interface Module

FTP File Transfer Protocol

IIS Internet Information Server

IP Internet Protocol

LAN Local Area Network

LDAP Light Directory Access Protocol

MPLS Multiprotocol Label Switching

NIC Network Interface Card

N-PE Network facing Provider Edge element

NTP Network Time Protocol

OSPF Open Shortest Path First

PE Provider Edge

QoS Quality of Service

RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks

RSVP Resource Reservation Protocol

SCC System Control Computer

SCN System Change Number

SSC Single Server Configuration

TCP Transmission Control Protocol

UAC User Account Control

WINS Windows Internet Naming Service

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

About the Manual .............................................................................................................. 11

Objectives........................................................................................................................................................................11Audience..........................................................................................................................................................................11Related Documentation ...................................................................................................................................................11Document Conventions .................................................................................................................................................. 12Product Name Rebranding ............................................................................................................................................. 12Documentation Feedback............................................................................................................................................... 13

1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 14

1.1 Installation Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 141.2 Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................................ 141.3 Conventions and Terms Used .............................................................................................................................. 151.4 Common Actions and Important Remarks .......................................................................................................... 16

1.4.1 Windows Server 2012 User Account Control Elevated Privileges .................................................. 161.4.2 Microsoft Windows Shutdown and Boot-up Procedure ...................................................................... 161.4.3 Run Program Procedure....................................................................................................................... 171.4.4 Network Interfaces .............................................................................................................................. 171.4.5 Modifying Files ................................................................................................................................... 171.4.6 Editing nms.ini Files............................................................................................................................ 171.4.7 Defaults................................................................................................................................................ 181.4.8 After Installing a Program ................................................................................................................... 181.4.9 Downloading Updated Drivers for 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Recommended Computers .. 181.4.10 Adding Database Server Connection Information............................................................................... 19

2 Overview of 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Software Installation.................... 20

2.1 Installing Single Server Configuration (SSC) for Small Networks..................................................................... 202.1.1 General................................................................................................................................................. 202.1.2 Step List ............................................................................................................................................... 202.1.3 Relevant nms.ini Entries...................................................................................................................... 22

2.2 Installing Dual Server Configuration (DSC) for 8000 Intelligent Network Manager ........................................ 222.2.1 General................................................................................................................................................. 222.2.2 Step List ............................................................................................................................................... 23

2.3 Installing Multi Server 8000 Intelligent Network Manager ............................................................................... 242.3.1 General................................................................................................................................................. 242.3.2 Step List ............................................................................................................................................... 25


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3 Prerequisites to Server and Workstation Installations............................................ 28

3.1 Third Party Software and Updates....................................................................................................................... 283.1.1 Operating System, Service Packs and Critical Updates ...................................................................... 283.1.2 Web Browser ....................................................................................................................................... 283.1.3 Adobe Reader ...................................................................................................................................... 283.1.4 Device Drivers..................................................................................................................................... 29

3.2 Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................... 293.2.1 LAN and Network Parameters ............................................................................................................ 293.2.2 Name Resolution Systems/Services .................................................................................................... 293.2.3 Domain or Workgroup......................................................................................................................... 303.2.4 Usernames and Passwords................................................................................................................... 303.2.5 LDAP Authentication .......................................................................................................................... 303.2.6 Clock Synchronization in Servers and Workstations........................................................................... 30

4 Operating System Installation Overview................................................................... 32

4.1 Installing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and 2012 R2.............................................................................. 324.2 Installing Microsoft Windows 7 Professional/Enterprise and Windows 8.1 Pro/Enterprise............................... 334.3 Installing and Configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux......................................................................................... 34

4.3.1 Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux.................................................................................................... 344.3.2 Configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux................................................................................................ 34

5 Installing Sybase Database Server on Windows...................................................... 36

5.1 General................................................................................................................................................................. 365.2 Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................... 36

5.2.1 Operating System, Service Packs and Critical Updates ...................................................................... 365.2.2 Configuring and Partitioning Hard Drives........................................................................................... 36

5.3 Installation Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 365.4 Changes to Standard Operating System Installation ........................................................................................... 37

5.4.1 Necessary Changes in Database Server............................................................................................... 375.5 Installing Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise Software on Database Server...................................................... 37

5.5.1 Installing Updates for Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise 15.7 ......................................................... 395.5.2 Installing Sybase Servers..................................................................................................................... 415.5.3 Installing Sybase ASE Licenses .......................................................................................................... 445.5.4 Testing New Adaptive Server.............................................................................................................. 465.5.5 Changing Sybase Adaptive Server Character Sets from iso_1 Optional.......................................... 47

5.6 Configuring Adaptive Server in Windows .......................................................................................................... 495.7 Creating 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Database ....................................................................................... 505.8 Database Backup Procedures for Windows Server 2012 R2 Database Server ................................................... 50

5.8.1 Verifying That Task Scheduler is Running.......................................................................................... 515.8.2 Assigning the Needed Superuser Privileges ....................................................................................... 515.8.3 Backing Up Database Dumps to Disk ................................................................................................. 52

5.9 Database Backup to Another Computer .............................................................................................................. 525.9.1 Backup Procedure for Windows Server 2012 R2 Based Database Server .......................................... 52

6 Installing Sybase Database Server on Solaris ......................................................... 54


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6.1 General................................................................................................................................................................. 546.2 Installation Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 556.3 Installing Solaris and the Latest Patches ............................................................................................................. 55

6.3.1 Installing Solaris 10 ............................................................................................................................. 556.3.2 Installing Solaris 10 Latest Recommended OS Cluster....................................................................... 57

6.4 Configuring Solaris 10 for Sybase Installation.................................................................................................... 586.4.1 Disk Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 586.4.2 Operating System Configuration ......................................................................................................... 60

6.5 Installing Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise Software on Database Server...................................................... 616.5.1 Installing Sybase Binaries from CD-ROM.......................................................................................... 626.5.2 Installing Adaptive Server from Resource Files.................................................................................. 636.5.3 Adding File Handles for Devices and User Connections .................................................................... 66

6.6 Installing EBF Update for Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise 15.7................................................................... 666.7 Changing Sybase Adaptive Server Character Sets from iso_1 Optional.......................................................... 676.8 Installing Sybase Licenses................................................................................................................................... 67

6.8.1 Installing Sybase Licenses Using License Files .................................................................................. 676.8.2 Installing Sybase Licenses from a License Server .............................................................................. 68

6.9 Testing New Adaptive Server.............................................................................................................................. 686.10 Configuring Adaptive Server............................................................................................................................... 696.11 Creating 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Database ....................................................................................... 706.12 Database Backup Procedures for Solaris............................................................................................................. 70

7 Installing Sybase Database Server on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) ............. 71

7.1 General................................................................................................................................................................. 717.2 Installation Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 717.3 Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux and the Latest Patches ............................................................................... 72

7.3.1 Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.3 and the Latest Recommended Patches ................................ 727.4 Configuring Linux for Sybase Installation .......................................................................................................... 72

7.4.1 Disk Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 727.4.2 Operating System Configuration ......................................................................................................... 73

7.5 Installing Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise Software on Database Server...................................................... 777.5.1 Installing Sybase Binaries from CD-ROM.......................................................................................... 777.5.2 Installing Adaptive Server from Resource Files.................................................................................. 797.5.3 Adding File Handles for Devices and User Connections .................................................................... 82

7.6 Installing EBF Update for Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise 15.7................................................................... 827.7 Changing Sybase Adaptive Server Character Sets from iso_1 Optional.......................................................... 837.8 Installing Sybase Licenses................................................................................................................................... 83

7.8.1 Installing Sybase Licenses Using License Files .................................................................................. 837.8.2 Installing Sybase Licenses from a License Server .............................................................................. 84

7.9 Testing New Adaptive Server ............................................................................................................................. 847.10 Configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux Firewall for Database Connections ....................................................... 857.11 Configuring Adaptive Server............................................................................................................................... 857.12 Creating 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Database ....................................................................................... 87

7.12.1 Making 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Database ........................................................................ 877.12.2 Finalizing Creation of 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Database.................................................. 89

7.13 Database Backup Procedures for Linux .............................................................................................................. 89

8 Creating 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Database............................................. 90


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8.1 Making 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Database ........................................................................................ 918.2 Finalizing the Creation of 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Database............................................................ 92

9 Installing 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Servers on Windows ........................ 94

9.1 Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................... 949.1.1 Operating System, Service Packs and Critical Updates ...................................................................... 94

9.2 Installation Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 949.3 Installing 8000 Intelligent Network Manager on Servers ................................................................................... 95

9.3.1 Running 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Installation Wizard ....................................................... 959.4 Installing Management Server............................................................................................................................113

9.4.1 General................................................................................................................................................1139.4.2 Step List ..............................................................................................................................................1139.4.3 Relevant nms.ini Entries.....................................................................................................................114

9.5 Installing Communication Server.......................................................................................................................1149.5.1 General................................................................................................................................................1149.5.2 Step List .............................................................................................................................................1159.5.3 Relevant nms.ini Entries.....................................................................................................................115

9.6 Installing DXX Server (8100 Adapter) ..............................................................................................................1169.6.1 General................................................................................................................................................1169.6.2 Step List ..............................................................................................................................................1169.6.3 Relevant nms.ini Entries.....................................................................................................................116

9.7 Installing Recovery Server .................................................................................................................................1179.7.1 General................................................................................................................................................1179.7.2 Step List ..............................................................................................................................................1179.7.3 Relevant nms.ini Entries.....................................................................................................................117

9.8 Installing Combined DXX and Recovery Server ...............................................................................................1199.8.1 General................................................................................................................................................1199.8.2 Step List ..............................................................................................................................................1199.8.3 Relevant nms.ini Entries.................................................................................................................... 120

9.9 Node and Network Element Communications .................................................................................................. 1209.9.1 Defining Communication Links between 8100 Nodes and DXX Servers ........................................ 1209.9.2 Defining Communication Links between 8600 Nodes and Communication Servers ....................... 127

9.10 Running 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Servers as Windows Service ...................................................... 1359.10.1 Installing and Activating Server Services ......................................................................................... 1369.10.2 Stopping Server Services................................................................................................................... 1379.10.3 Restarting Server Service .................................................................................................................. 1389.10.4 Deactivating Server Service .............................................................................................................. 1389.10.5 Removing Server Service .................................................................................................................. 139

9.11 Installing 8000 Intelligent Network Manager from Command Line................................................................. 139

10 Installing 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Servers on Linux ........................... 140

10.1 Prerequisites....................................................................................................................................................... 14010.1.1 Operating System and Updates.......................................................................................................... 140

10.2 General............................................................................................................................................................... 14010.2.1 Management Server ........................................................................................................................... 14010.2.2 Communication Server ...................................................................................................................... 141

10.3 Configuring Linux for 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Use and Installing 8000 Intelligent Network Manageron Linux............................................................................................................................................................. 141


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10.3.1 Configuring Red Hat Linux for 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Use.......................................... 14110.3.2 Installing 8000 Intelligent Network Manager on Linux.................................................................... 143

10.4 Running 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Servers at Linux Boot................................................................. 14610.4.1 Installing and Enabling 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Server as a Service on Linux .............. 14610.4.2 Stopping 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Server Service on Linux ............................................ 14710.4.3 Removing 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Server Service on Linux.......................................... 147

10.5 Setting Up Installation DVD as Repository ...................................................................................................... 147

11 Installing 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Workstations................................... 149

11.1 Prerequisites....................................................................................................................................................... 14911.1.1 Operating System, Service Packs and Critical Updates .................................................................... 14911.1.2 Display Properties.............................................................................................................................. 149

11.2 Installation Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 14911.3 Installing 8000 Intelligent Network Manager on Workstations ........................................................................ 150

11.3.1 Running 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Installation Wizard ..................................................... 15011.4 Installing 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Workstations ............................................................................. 160

11.4.1 General............................................................................................................................................... 16011.4.2 Step List ............................................................................................................................................. 16111.4.3 Relevant nms.ini Entries.................................................................................................................... 16111.4.4 Installing Session Support in Workstations ....................................................................................... 16311.4.5 Configuring Workstation for 6300 Managed MSPP/Transport Series Nodes ................................... 16411.4.6 Configuring Workstation for 7090 Packet Transport Platform Series Nodes.................................... 16411.4.7 Configuring Workstation for 7100 Packet Optical Transport Series and mTera UTP Nodes .......... 165

11.5 Installing 8100 Service Computer ..................................................................................................................... 16611.5.1 General............................................................................................................................................... 16611.5.2 Step List ............................................................................................................................................. 16611.5.3 Relevant nms.ini Entries.................................................................................................................... 167

11.6 Installing 8000 Intelligent Network Manager from Command Line................................................................. 168

12 Configuring 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Network....................................... 169

12.1 Partitioned Network........................................................................................................................................... 19012.1.1 Converting from Non-Partitioned to Partitioned Network ................................................................ 191

13 Separating PM Database from Existing 8000 Intelligent Network ManagerDatabase .................................................................................................................... 192

13.1 Prerequisites....................................................................................................................................................... 19213.2 Sybase Database Server..................................................................................................................................... 19313.3 Rolling back of Separate PM Database ............................................................................................................. 197

14 Windows Related Instructions ................................................................................. 198

14.1 Adding Windows Registry Key Values ............................................................................................................. 19814.2 Finding out Sybase Database Server Service Name.......................................................................................... 19914.3 Changing Database Connection Protocol .......................................................................................................... 199


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TCP, UDP and ICMP Ports Needed by 8000 Intelligent Network Manager ................. 200

Firewall Settings Between 8000 Intelligent Network Manager and Network Elements ............................................. 200Firewall Settings Between 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Servers and Workstations ......................................... 219Other Services .............................................................................................................................................................. 226NetBIOS Ports.............................................................................................................................................................. 226


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About the Manual

About the Manual

Objectives

This manual provides detailed instructions on how 8000 Intelligent Network Manager and thirdparty software are installed on the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager computers. This documentis meant for new installations. With the existing systems, refer to the 8000 Intelligent NetworkManager Release and Installation Notes and 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Third PartyHardware and Software Requirements documents. Use this document in conjunction with themanuals of the respective third party programs. Bear in mind that many different practices applybetween the applications. Acquainting yourself with the manuals provided with your hardware andother software will help you in installing the system in a more flexible manner.

Audience

This manual is designed for software installation and administration personnel and for systemspecialists.

Related Documentation

The document numbering scheme consists of the document ID, indicated by numbers, and thedocument revision, indicated by a letter. The references in the Related Documentation table beloware generic and include only the document ID. To make sure the references point to the latestavailable document versions, please refer to the relevant product document program on the Tellabsand Coriant Portal by navigating to www.portal.tellabs.com > Product Documentation > DataNetworking > 8000 Intelligent Network Manager > Technical Documentation.

8000 Intelligent Network Manager SR6.0Third Party Hardware and Software Requirements(76.8060-70222)

Describes all the needed third party softwarecomponents and versions (operating systems andsoftware versions) in the 8000 Intelligent NetworkManager system. Describes also the relevantrequirements and recommendations of the 8000Intelligent Network Manager system.

8000 Intelligent Network Manager SR6.0Installation and Configuration Guide forCommunication Server and DXX Server(76.8060-70203)

Provides instructions on installing and configuring8000 Intelligent Network Manager CommunicationServer and DXX Server.

8000 Intelligent Network Manager SR6.0Installation and Configuration Guide forManagement Server and Recovery Server(76.8060-70202)

Provides instructions on installing and configuring8000 Intelligent Network Manager ManagementServer and Recovery Server.


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Web Reporter for 8000 Intelligent NetworkManager SR6.0Installation and Configuration Manual(76.8060-70215)

Provides instructions on installing and configuringthe Web Reporter tool.

8000 Intelligent Network Manager SR6.0LDAP/RADIUS Authentication ConfigurationUser Manual (76.8060-70216)

Provides instructions on configuringLDAP/RADIUS authentication in 8000Intelligent Network Manager.

8000 Intelligent Network Manager SR6.0Release and Installation Notes (76.8060-70209)

Describes the new supported features, lists themade enhancements and fixed bugs and providesinstructions on upgrading 8000 Intelligent NetworkManager.

8600 Smart RoutersCLI Commands Manual (76.8600-50117)

Provides commands available to configure, monitorand maintain 8600 system products with CLI.

8600 Smart RoutersHardware Installation Guide (76.8600-40039)

Provides instructions on how to install 8600hardware up to the point when the network elementis ready to be powered up. Guidance is providedon mechanical installation, grounding, powering,cabling, maintenance, commissioning and ESWdownloading.

Document Conventions

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This is a caution symbol. It indicates that damage to equipment is possible if the instructionsare not followed.

This is a warning symbol. It indicates that bodily injury is possible if the instructions are notfollowed.

Product Name Rebranding

Product names are being rebranded and as a result the product name format consists of a numericalidentifier and a descriptive part.

Additionally, the previous Tellabs 7300 product family is renamed and the individual product namesare also changed. The table below lists previous and new product names. You may see instancesof both the previous and the new product names in the customer documents during the transitionperiod to the new naming system.

Previous Product Name New Product Name

Tellabs 7300 metro Ethernet switching series 7090 Packet Transport Platform Series

Tellabs 7305 7090-05 CE


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Previous Product Name New Product Name

Tellabs 7307 7090-07 CE

Tellabs 7310 7310

Tellabs 7325 7090-25 CE

Tellabs 7345 7090-45 CE

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1 Introduction

1.1 Installation Overview

The installation process of 8000 Intelligent Network Manager comprises of the following steps.

Install the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 , Windows Server 2012 R2 or Solaris 10 operatingsystem software on Database Server.

Install the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012 R2 operating systemsoftware on Recovery Servers, DXX Servers, Management Servers and Communication Servers.

Install Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise 15.7 on Database Server.

Install Microsoft Windows 7 Professional/Enterprise or Windows 8.1 Pro/Enterprise on all 8000Intelligent Network Manager workstations and other clients.

Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 6.3 on 8000 Intelligent Network Manager servers.

Install the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager software on all computers except for DatabaseServer and modify some system files.

Configure communication links to DXX Servers and Communication Servers.

Create the database.

Configure 8000 Intelligent Network Manager and start building your network.

Refer to the SR5.0 version of this document for the Windows Server 2008 instructions.

1.2 Before You Begin

As you leaf through this manual, you will notice that the instructions have been presented as stepsand bullets. Steps, which are numbered, are the main phases that can be divided into smaller actions.As the installation process may take days, it is likely that all of it cannot be done in one go. Youcan tick the steps as you progress; this can help you keep track of what you have already done andwhich stages have not been completed yet. It might also be a good idea to photocopy the installationmanual, one for each computer, and use the copy as a logbook.

To install all 8000 Intelligent Network Manager and respective third party applications andprograms, you should reserve up to two working days of your time. The time needed, of course,depends on how experienced you are in installation. If you are familiar with 8000 IntelligentNetwork Manager, the installation process will naturally be faster. If you are new to the system, beprepared to spend more time by the computer. 8000 Intelligent Network Manager is a complicatedsystem and installing it will take time.


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Please keep in mind that Coriant can guarantee the optimal performance of the system only ifthe hardware and software requirements listed in 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Third PartyHardware and Software Requirements document are fulfilled.

The installation procedures can vary between different computer makes and models.Therefore, when installing operating systems or drivers, you should follow the instructionsprovided by your computer/driver manufacturer or Microsoft.

Remember to login as an administrator when installing drivers and other software onMicrosoft Windows computers. You will also have to login as an administrator when changingenvironmental settings.

1.3 Conventions and Terms Used

In this manual, the following typographical conventions are used to help to distinguish differentelements in the text.

Text Element Usage

Bold Indicates the name of an item (window/ dialog/ button, etc.) you need toselect. When more than one item needs to be selected in a step, the items tobe selected are separated by a dash (-).Bold also indicates the name of a window, a dialog, a list, a drop-downlist, or a field.

Italics The italics style is used when references are made to other documents.

Type this This font and point size indicates variable information you need to enter.Note that the letters are case-sensitive, there will be a note reminding youof it.

If the text has characters around it, you should enter your choices instead.

Message This font in bold indicates basically what you will see on the screen or onpaper. It also gives the system responses, i.e. messages that you might/willget as a reply to your actions.

The following terms are used to describe actions taken with a mouse.

Term Action

Click Press and release a mouse button.

Double-click Press and release the left mouse button twice in quick succession.

Point Move the mouse pointer.

Select/Choose As a rule, point to an item and click the left mouse button.(There are also cases when these words are used to mean operating withthe arrow keys and enter key, or mentally making a selection over severaloptions. The context in which the term is used will however clearly tellyou which of the above is meant.)


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On the keyboard, the term press the keys means that one or more keys are pressed down andreleased; enter text means to type on the keyboard; the terms type and enter are interchangeable.

1.4 Common Actions and Important Remarks

1.4.1 Windows Server 2012 User Account Control Elevated Privileges

A security infrastructure called User Account Control (UAC) limits the application software tostandard user privileges until an administrator authorizes an increase in a privilege level. In otherwords, a user account may have administrator privileges assigned to it, but applications that theuser runs do not have those privileges unless they are approved beforehand or the user explicitlyauthorizes it to have higher privileges.

Examples of running programs with elevated privileges are presented in the following.

Example 1: Starting a program with elevated privileges. In Windows Server 2012, it has to bestarted as follows.

Right-click the program in the Start menu by selecting e.g. Start - Apps - .

Select Run As Administrator.

If UAC gives a warning message, click allow.

Example 2: A program can be started with elevated privileges from Command Prompt.

Select Start - Apps - Windows System and right-click Command Prompt.



Start the program from Command Prompt by giving the executable (e.g D:\setup.exe)

Example 3: Opening a file to editor with elevated privileges.

Select Start - Apps - Windows Accessories and right-click Notepad.



Select File - Open and browse for the file to be edited.

Click Open.

1.4.2 Microsoft Windows Shutdown and Boot-up Procedure

You can preserve the integrity of the operating system by performing the system shutdown andboot-up with the following procedures.

To shut down the system from the Start menu do the following.

Right-click the Start button.

Select the Shut Down menu option.

You can select either Shut Down or Restart. Select the desired option and click Yes.


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1.4.3 Run Program Procedure

The text Run A:\PROGRAM.EXE in this manual refers to the following.

In the Microsoft Windows Command Prompt

Type A:\PROGRAM.EXE.

Press the Enter key to start the program.

Alternatively, either the shortcut or the icon of a file can be double-clicked to start the program.

1.4.4 Network Interfaces

If a 8000 Intelligent Network Manager computer has more than one active network interface,including a possible wireless LAN connection, the user needs to make selection on the networkinterface that will be used for management during the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager installation.

1.4.5 Modifying Files

It is a good practice to leave the original text as commented lines in the files.

Use the Copy and Paste commands to duplicate the text to be modified.

Comment the original text, i.e. use semicolon (;), square (#) or rem remarks.

Modify the new text according to your needs.

You can use the Start - Programs - Accessories - Notepad editor to edit the files.

1.4.6 Editing nms.ini Files

In 8000 Intelligent Network Manager, changes made to the nms.ini file can be kept during anupgrade, if the Keep configurations from the old installation option is used in the installation.

An old way of preserving changes is to write them also to a backup file named%NMSINSTDIR%\NMS.PAR. This way is still supported, even if it is not the recommendedway anymore. The settings in the NMS.PAR file will override the default nms.ini settings. If theparameter is valid and it has been defined in the default nms.ini, the value for that parameter willchange according to the NMS.PAR file. If the parameter is new (not existing in the default nms.ini),invalid or unknown, it will be appended to the end of the nms.ini file. You should find out from the8000 Intelligent Network Manager online help if this parameter is required at all. If NMS.PAR fileis used, it overrides the settings kept with theKeep configurations from the old installation option.

When the Session Supported Installation option is used (selection in the EnvironmentSelection dialog of 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Setup Wizard), the changes made to%NMSINSTDIR%\nms.ini will be copied to each Windows user's%NMSDIR%\nms.ini whenthe user starts 8000 Intelligent Network Manager for the first time. After that, only changes madeto the user's own%NMSDIR%\nms.ini will have an effect. There can be a different NMS.PARfile in%NMSINSTDIR% (common changes) and each user's own%NMSDIR% directory forpreserving old parameters.


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Do not copy the whole existing nms.ini file to the .PAR file as this can make the systeminoperative.

The installer does not show the overriding values in the NMS.PAR file. If you change thevalues in the installer GUI, they will be overwritten by the values in the NMS.PAR file.

1.4.7 Defaults

Only those settings are indicated that will be changed or are very important to verify. All the othersettings will be default settings of the programs.

1.4.8 After Installing a Program

Shut down and boot the computer after installing each program.

1.4.9 Downloading Updated Drivers for 8000 Intelligent Network ManagerRecommended Computers

Always install the correct software drivers to your computers. For updated hardware drivers ofcomputer or accessory, please contact your computer manufacturer or see the manufacturers' webpages for information.

Drivers for Eiconcard can be obtained from

http://www.dialogic.com/support/helpweb/con2ken/default.htm

Coriant supports only computer systems that are configured according to 8000 IntelligentNetwork Manager Third Party Hardware and Software Requirements. The current 8000Intelligent Network Manager release may work on other types of configurations as well, butperformance is not guaranteed, and Coriant is not obliged to provide corrections specific tothose configurations.

Always use the latest software drivers for the hardware you are using.


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1 Introduction

1.4.10 Adding Database Server Connection Information

With 8000 Intelligent Network Manager servers the Database Server connection information isconfigured when installing the software. This chapter explains how the connections can still beadded manually, but in regular operations it is not needed.

Step 1 Add information on Database Server.

In Windows Server 2012 the Dsedit must be opened with elevated privileges. See chapter1.4.1 Windows Server 2012 User Account Control Elevated Privileges for instructions.

Start the Dsedit tool by selecting Start - Apps - Open Client Directory Service Editor(DSEDIT).The Select Directory Service dialog opens.

Click OK.The Interfaces Driver window opens.

Select the Server Object - Add menu option.The Input Server Name dialog opens.

Enter the name of your Database Server.

Click OK.

Double-click the Server Address in the Interfaces Driver window.The Network Address Attribute dialog opens.

Click Add.The Input Network Address for Protocol dialog opens.

Select TCP as Protocol.

Type the IP address of the Database Server and the port number of the connection into theentry field, e.g. .Alternatively, you can use the IP address of your server and the port number, e.g..

Click OK twice.

Step 2 Test the database connection.

Select the Server Object - Ping Server menu option.The Ping dialog opens.

Click the Ping button.A message informing that the connection to the Database Server succeeded should appear.In case of failure, check once more that you have followed the instructions.

After successfully pinging the server, click OK and Done.

Step 3 Exit the Dsedit program.

Select the File - Exit menu option.


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2 Overview of 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Software Installation

2 Overview of 8000 Intelligent Network ManagerSoftware Installation

8000 Intelligent Network Manager can be configured in different ways depending on the size of thenetwork, the number of concurrent users and the type of network elements and nodes used.

The different configurations described in this section are the following.

Single Server Configuration (SSC)

Small or medium-sized networks with a limited numbers of users

Dual Server Configuration (DSC)

Medium-sized networks

Multi Server Configuration

Scalable configuration to meet various network and operation requirements

2.1 Installing Single Server Configuration (SSC) for Small Networks

A Single Server 8000 Intelligent Network Manager is a configuration in which all the neededcomponents of 8000 Intelligent Network Manager are installed on a single server.

2.1.1 General

The Single Server Configuration (SSC) for small networks is a system in which 8000 IntelligentNetwork Manager the Management Server, Communication Server and the database are all locatedin one server. For more details, refer to 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Third Party Hardwareand Software Requirements. Only the 5500, 7090, 7100 and mTera UTP network elements aresupported with the Linux platform.

2.1.2 Step List

To install SSC for small networks, proceed as follows.

Step 1 Prepare the server for installing Single Server 8000 Intelligent Network Manager.

Install and configure the operating system and updates. In case of Windows server followthe instructions in chapter 4.1 Installing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and 2012 R2.In case of Linux server follow the instructions in chapter 4.3 Installing and Configuring RedHat Enterprise Linux.


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Step 2 Install and configure Database Server. In case of Windows server follow the instructions in chapter5 Installing Sybase Database Server on Windows. In case of Linux server follow the instructions inchapter 7 Installing Sybase Database Server on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

When configuring the Database Server, use only half of the server memory and CPUs in thecalculations. E.g. if the server has 16 GBs of memory, do the configurations as it wouldonly have 8 GB. The rest is left for 8000 Intelligent Network Manager.

Change the database communication protocol to TCP according to chapter 14.3 ChangingDatabase Connection Protocol.

Step 3 Install the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager software and temporarily with the Management Serveroption (see 9 Installing 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Servers on Windows for Windows and10 Installing 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Servers on Linux for Linux).

When installing the Management Server to the SSC server with the Windows platform, donot select the Use embedded database client option. The configuration is done when in-stalling the ASE server.

Step 4 Set up the basic user and profile configuration and add the Communication Server as instructedin chapter 12 Configuring 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Network. When adding aCommunication Server, use the hostname of the Single Server Computer as the CommunicationServer being added.

Step 5 After configuring the basic settings, shut down the services in the Management Server.

Step 6 Reconfigure the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager installation. In case of Windows serverreconfigure using%\NMSINSTDIR%\INSTALL\SETUP.EXE (see 9.3 Installing 8000 IntelligentNetwork Manager on Servers). In case of Linux server install the Communication Server followingthe instructions in chapter 10 Installing 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Servers on Linux .

In case of Windows server selectManagement Serverwith a Single Server template in theManagement server settings dialog.

In case of Linux server select the installation as Single Server. The Windows ManagementServer installation can now be reconfigured to workstation, if wanted.

Select additional services, if needed.

Select the preferred network adapter for the management LAN where the other workstationsare located.

Step 7 Start the Management Server in Windows by double-clicking theManagement Server and ServerCommand Center shortcuts in the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager directory. In Linux theserver is started with the $NMSINSTDIR/startinmserver.sh command.

Step 8 Start the Dashboard in a workstation and continue building the network (see 12 Configuring 8000Intelligent Network Manager Network). In case of 8600 networks, configure communication linksto the network elements as instructed in 9.9.2 Defining Communication Links between 8600 Nodesand Communication Servers.

Step 9 Enable or disable the automatic startup of server processes when the computer is started. Formore information on the automatic startup of servers, see 9.10 Running 8000 Intelligent NetworkManager Servers as Windows Service for Windows and 10.4 Running 8000 Intelligent NetworkManager Servers at Linux Boot for Linux.


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Step 10 Customize database backup procedures (see 5.8 Database Backup Procedures for Windows Server2012 R2 Database Server for Windows or 7.13 Database Backup Procedures for Linux for Linux).

If Macro Manager Service and Northbound Interface are both selected and for informationabout the supported configurations, see 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Installation andConfiguration Guide for Northbound Interface.

2.1.3 Relevant nms.ini Entries

For more details on the nms.ini entries refer to the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager online help.The help file can be found in%NMSINSTDIR%\HELP\EN\NMSHELP.CHM

2.2 Installing Dual Server Configuration (DSC) for 8000 IntelligentNetwork Manager

A Dual Server 8000 Intelligent Network Manager is a configuration in which the Database Serverand Management Server are located on one server while the second server hosts the CommunicationServer.

2.2.1 General

The Dual Server Configuration for 8000 Intelligent Network Manager consists of two servers: afront-end server, which includes workstation, Management and Database Server functionality,and a Communication Server.


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2.2.2 Step List

To install the dual server configuration, proceed as follows.

Step 1 Install the front-end server (Database and Management Servers, workstation software).


Install and configure Database Server. In case of Windows server follow the instructions inchapter 5 Installing Sybase Database Server on Windows. In case of Linux server followthe instructions in chapter 7 Installing Sybase Database Server on Red Hat Enterprise Linux(RHEL).When configuring the Database Server, use only half of the server memory and CPUs inthe calculations. E.g. if the server has 16 GB of memory, do the configurations as it wouldonly have 8 GB. The rest is left for 8000 Intelligent Network Manager.

Change the database communication protocol to TCP according to chapter 14.3 ChangingDatabase Connection Protocol.

Install 8000 Intelligent Network Manager software (see 9 Installing 8000 Intelligent Net-work Manager Servers on Windows for Windows and 10 Installing 8000 Intelligent Net-work Manager Servers on Linux for Linux). SelectManagement Server configuration with the standard template to be installed.

When installing theManagement Server to the SSC server with theWindows platform,do not select the Use embedded database client option. The configuration is donewhen installing the ASE server.

Configure 8000 Intelligent Network Manager if necessary by editing the nms.inifile. For more details on the nms.ini entries refer to the 8000 IntelligentNetwork Manager online help. The help file can be found in %NMSINST-DIR%\HELP\EN\NMSHELP.CHM

Enable or disable the automatic startup of server processes when the computeris started. For more information on the automatic startup of servers, refer to9.10 Running 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Servers as Windows Service forWindows, and 10.4 Running 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Servers at LinuxBoot for Linux.


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Step 2 Install the Communication Server.


Install the 8000 Intelligent NetworkManagerCommunication Server software with a max-imum of two Communication Server adapters enabled (see chapter 9 Installing 8000 Intelli-gent Network Manager Servers on Windows. In case of Linux server follow the instructionsin chapter 4.3 Installing and Configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux.).

Configure communication links to nodes (if 8600 nodes are used, see chapter 9.9.2 DefiningCommunication Links between 8600 Nodes and Communication Servers).

For more information on Communication Servers and configuring communications, see8000 Intelligent Network Manager Installation and Configuration Guide for Communica-tion Server and DXX Server.

Configure 8000 Intelligent Network Manager if necessary by editing the nms.ini file. Formore details on the nms.ini entries refer to the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager onlinehelp. The help file can be found in%NMSINSTDIR%\HELP\EN\NMSHELP.CHM

Enable or disable the automatic startup of server processes when the computer is started. Formore information on the automatic startup of servers, refer to 9.10 Running 8000 IntelligentNetwork Manager Servers as Windows Service.

Step 3 Configure the network.

Start theManagement Server by double-clicking theManagement Server and Server Com-mand Center shortcuts in the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager directory. In Linux theserver is started with the $NMSINSTDIR/startinmserver.sh command.

Start the Dashboard and configure the network (see 12 Configuring 8000 Intelligent Net-work Manager Network).

After configuring Communication Servers to the database, start the Communication Serverby double-clicking the Communication Server and Server Command Center shortcutsin the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager directory. In Linux the server is started with the$NMSINSTDIR/startinmserver.sh command.

Verify that everything functions properly.

Step 4 Customize database backup procedures (see 5.8 Database Backup Procedures for Windows Server2012 R2 Database Server for Windows or7.13 Database Backup Procedures for Linux for Linux).

2.3 Installing Multi Server 8000 Intelligent Network Manager

2.3.1 General

The typical Multi Server 8000 Intelligent Network Manager system is suitable for nodes fromany Coriant product families and consists of one or more Management Servers, DXX Servers,Communication Servers and workstations. In a small system configuration for the 8600 systemnodes there is only one Management Server and one Communication Server.


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2.3.2 Step List

To install the Multi Server configuration, proceed as follows.

Step 1 Install the Database Server.

Install the Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 software with the required service packsand patches (see chapter 4 Operating System Installation Overview).

Create partitions and configure the server.

Install the Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise software (see chapter 5 Installing SybaseDatabase Server on Windows).

Start the Sybase Adaptive Server.

Step 2 Install the DXX Server. This step can be skipped if there are no 8100 system nodes in your network.

Install the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012 R2 softwarewith the required service packs and patches (see chapter 4 Operating System InstallationOverview).

Configure the server.

Install the DXX Server (8100 Adapter) software (see chapter 9 Installing 8000 IntelligentNetwork Manager Servers on Windows).

Configure communication links to nodes (see chapter 9.9.1 Defining Communication Linksbetween 8100 Nodes and DXX Servers).

For more information on DXX Servers, see 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Installationand Configuration Guide for Communication Server and DXX Server.

Step 3 Install the Communication Server. This step can be skipped if there are neither 5500, 6300, 7090,7100, 8600, 8800, mTera UTP, SNMP nodes nor other elements and nodes that require the servicesof a Communication Server in your network.

6300 Adapter is not supported in Windows Server 2012.



Install the Communication Server software (see chapter 9 Installing 8000 Intelligent Net-work Manager Servers on Windows).

Configure communication links to nodes (see chapter 9.9.2 Defining Communication Linksbetween 8600 Nodes and Communication Servers).

For more information on Communication Servers and configuring communications, see8000 Intelligent Network Manager Installation and Configuration Guide for Communica-tion Server and DXX Server.


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Step 4 Install either Recovery Server or the combined DXX Server and Recovery Server. This step canbe skipped if there are no 8100 system nodes in your network or if circuit/trunk recovery willnot be used.

Combined DXX Server and Recovery Server configuration is supported when there is onlyone DXX Server in the system.

Installation of the Recovery Server



Install the Recovery Server software (see chapter 9 Installing 8000 Intelligent NetworkManager Servers on Windows).

Installation of the combined DXX Server and Recovery Server



Install the DXX Server and Recovery Server software (see chapter 9 Installing 8000 In-telligent Network Manager Servers on Windows).

Configure communication links to nodes (see chapter 9.9.1 Defining Communication Linksbetween 8100 Nodes and DXX Servers).

Step 5 Install the Management Server. This step is also needed even if there are only 6300 and/or 8100nodes in the network for running the Satellite Service at the minimum.



Install the Management Server software (see 9 Installing 8000 Intelligent Network Man-ager Servers on Windows).

For more information about the Management Server and its services, see 8000 IntelligentNetwork Manager Installation and Configuration Guide for Management Server and Re-covery Server.

Step 6 Install the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager workstation.

Install theMicrosoftWindows 7 professional/Enterprise orWindows 8.1 Pro/Enterprisesoftware with the required service packs and patches (see chapter 4 Operating System In-stallation Overview).

Configure the workstation.

Install theworkstation software (see 11 Installing 8000 Intelligent NetworkManagerWork-stations).


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Step 7 Configure and start the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager computers.

Create the database (see 8 Creating 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Database).

Start the Management Server(s) by double-clicking the Management Server and ServerCommand Center shortcuts in the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager directory.

Start the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager workstation and configure the network (seechapter 12 Configuring 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Network).

Start DXX Server and Recovery Server by double-clicking their respective shortcuts in the8000 Intelligent Network Manager directory or by running the SUPV.EXE program.

After configuring Communication Servers to the database, start the CommunicationServer(s) by double-clicking the Communication Server and Server Command Centershortcuts in the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager directory.

Verify that everything functions properly.

Step 8 Customize database backup procedures (see 5.8 Database Backup Procedures for Windows Server2012 R2 Database Server).

Step 9 Install and configure additional servers and workstations to your system.


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3 Prerequisites to Server and Workstation Installations

3 Prerequisites to Server and WorkstationInstallations

This chapter describes the prerequisites for the installation and configuration of Microsoft WindowsServer 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows 7 Professional/Enterpriseand Windows 8.1 Pro/Enterprise on servers and workstations.

3.1 Third Party Software and Updates

For more information regarding third party software versions, see 8000 Intelligent Network ManagerThird Party Hardware and Software Requirements.

3.1.1 Operating System, Service Packs and Critical Updates

The current 8000 Intelligent Network Manager release supports Windows Server 2008 R2/2012R2 operating systems for servers and Windows 7 Professional/Enterprise and Windows 8.1Pro/Enterprise for workstations. These configurations are mentioned in the subsequent chapters.

Make sure that you always have the latest operating system service packs and critical updatesinstalled on the computers that are used with 8000 Intelligent Network Manager. You can obtainthe required service packs and critical updates from Microsoft. From the following link you canfind updates for the operating system.

For security reasons, it is good to visit this site often to obtain the latest updates:

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com.

3.1.2 Web Browser

Microsoft Internet Explorer can be downloaded at

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspx.

Make sure that Microsoft Internet Explorer is configured as the default web browser if severalweb browsers are installed in the system. 8000 Intelligent Network Manager works with InternetExplorer version 6.0 and later, but for security reasons it is recommended to install the latestavailable version of Internet Explorer.

3.1.3 Adobe Reader

8000 Intelligent Network Manager documentation is provided as Adobe PDF files, therefore it isrecommended that Adobe Reader with search capability is installed on the computers.

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http://www.adobe.com/

It is recommended to download the full version of Adobe Reader that allows searching the AdobePDF files.

After installing Adobe Reader with the search support you need to configure Adobe Reader so that itdoes not open inside a browser. Proceed as follows.

Step 1 Open Adobe Reader.

Step 2 Configure Adobe Reader so that it does not open in browser:

Select the Edit - Preferences menu option.The Preferences dialog opens.

Select Internet.In the versions prior to Adobe Reader 6.0, select Options.

Deselect the Display PDF in Browser check box.

Click OK.

3.1.4 Device Drivers

Install the correct device drivers for your hardware. Your computer manufacturer should provideyou with the drivers and updates to these drivers can also be obtained from them.

3.2 Configuration

3.2.1 LAN and Network Parameters

Make sure that the LAN/Network parameters are set correctly on the computer and no duplicate IPaddresses are used in the network. TCP/IP protocol should be installed, and either static IP addressesshould be used or a dedicated IP address should be reserved from a DHCP server. PING and NETTIME commands should work between computers in the management LAN.

3.2.2 Name Resolution Systems/Services

Coriant recommends that you have WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) and/or DNS(Domain Name Service) servers running in the LAN. These servers provide other computers in thenetwork with name resolution services, so that they can resolve computer names to an IP addressthat enables computers in a network to locate one another and transfer information. The nameresolution services should not be running in any of the dedicated 8000 Intelligent Network Managerservers, i.e. separate servers are needed.

An alternative to using this kind of servers for name resolution purposes is to manually editthe HOST and LMHOST files on all computers to add information on the other computers.This however makes the system hard to administer and is very laborious, as there can be tensof computers to administer.


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3.2.3 Domain or Workgroup

It is recommended to connect the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager computers either to a domainor a workgroup. The servers and workstations should be connected to a domain if there are morethan ten computers in the management LAN. This should also be done if the users use uniqueaccounts to access the computers. In a Windows domain, the user accounts are stored centrallyon one computer that authenticates the users.

The workgroup model (Peer-to-Peer) network can be used if there are fewer than 10 computersin the management LAN or if the users are using same usernames and passwords to login intothe computers.

The easiest configuration is to create a workgroup and to use a common username on each computer.The security of this kind of configuration is very poor as each user has access to all computers in themanagement LAN. Furthermore, there is no way of auditing log ins or log outs as every operatoruses the same user accounts.

A computer domain enables usernames and passwords to be stored centrally and the use of usergroups. In big management networks, a domain is required for ease of administration.

3.2.4 Usernames and Passwords

It is recommended that the users making installations have administrator rights to the computers.Only then can the installation program add the required environment variables to Windows systemvariables, which enables any authenticated user to use the program. In the current 8000 IntelligentNetwork Manager release it is also possible to add the environment variables to Windows uservariables, but in this case only the user who installed the program is able to use it. Most of therequired third party software, e.g. Sybase software, requires administrator rights for the installation.

Users using the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager software should at least have Power user rights tothe computer they are operating, and also to the servers. The server users starting Management andCommunication Server programs can also have only local user rights to the corresponding servers.Some servers require the server users to have administrative rights. In addition, the users needaccess rights to other computers in the management LAN. In the case of a domain, users loggedinto the workstations should be added to the Users group in the servers, and users logged into theservers should be added to the Users group in other servers. (A simple rule is to add domain users tothe Users group in each computer.)

3.2.5 LDAP Authentication

A centralized LDAP Server can be used for storing the user accounts and passwords. For moreinformation on configuring 8000 Intelligent Network Manager for LDAP authentication, see 8000Intelligent Network Manager LDAP/RADIUS Authentication Configuration User Manual.

3.2.6 Clock Synchronization in Servers and Workstations

It is strongly recommended to use an NTP server for clock synchronization of the managementsystem servers and workstations as well as network nodes.


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The clocks in all 8000 Intelligent Network Manager servers and workstations should besynchronized with the time in Database Server. If your computer network is configured to keep allthe computers, including Unix Database Server, continuously synchronized using other tools, e.g.Network Time Protocol (NTP), you can skip the instructions in this chapter.

To set time from the Database Server to other 8000 Intelligent Network Manager server andworkstation configurations, a command file has to be created and added to the Startup group in theWindows Start menu. Follow the instructions below. There is no need to run this script on DatabaseServer as it is used as a time reference for the other computers.

Step 1 Log into Windows with a username that is used for starting 8000 Intelligent Network Manager.

Step 2 Create a script file named, e.g., startup.bat.

Start your text editor.

Type the line below.NET TIME \\DBSERVER /set /yeswhere DBSERVER is the name of your Database Server.

Save the file.

Exit the editor.

Step 3 Add the script to the Startup group.

Select the Start Settings Taskbar & Start Menu menu option on the desktop.

Click the Advanced tab.

Click Add.The Create Shortcut dialog opens.

Click Browse.

Find and select the file that you created and click OK.

Click Next.The Select Program Folder dialog opens.

Click Startup.If multiple users log into this computer with different usernames and passwords, you mightwant to add the file to the All Users startup directory.

Click Next.The Select a Title for the Program dialog opens.

Click Finish.

Step 4 Shut down and reboot the computer.

If you have a Unix-based Database Server and you do not use an NTP server to synchronizeclocks, use a DXX Server or a Communication Server as the time reference.


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4 Operating System Installation Overview


Follow your computer manufacturers instructions when installing an operating system on yourserver and workstation. The instructions provided here can be used as an overview of the installationprocess.

It is strongly recommended that you do a clean operating system installation on thecomputers rather than running the upgrade from an earlier version.

Only the 64-bit version of the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 software is supported.

4.1 Installing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and 2012 R2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and 2012 R2 are the supported operating systems for the 8000Intelligent Network Manager. The installation of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and 2012 R2comprises of the following steps. For further instructions refer to the Microsoft documentation.

Always use setup and installation CD-ROMs provided by your computer manufacturer wheninstalling servers.

Step 1 Create and format partitions.

Step 2 Copy the files.

Step 3 Customize your regional settings.

Step 4 Personalize the software.

Step 5 Select your licensing mode (per server/per seat).

Step 6 Enter a unique computer name and administrator password.

Step 7 Add and remove Windows 2008/2012 components.

Due to security and performance reasons, do not install any components that are not requiredin the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager installation manuals.

Step 8 Set the correct date, time and time zone.

Step 9 Set up networking.

Use Custom settings.

Enter the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties.

Step 10 Add the computer to a domain or a workgroup.

Step 11 Configure the server.


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Step 12 Configure your Internet connection.

Step 13 Set up your display properties.

Step 14 Set the paging file size (virtual memory settings) to at least twice the amount of physical memory inyour server. It is advisable to set the same value to the initial and maximum sizes.

Step 15 Set up users and passwords.For more information, see 3.2.4 Usernames and Passwords.

Step 16 Install hardware drivers and configure the computer according to your needs.

Step 17 Install Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or later.

Step 18 Install Microsoft Windows 2008/2012 service packs and critical updates on your server.For more information on the latest supported Windows service packs, see 8000 Intelligent NetworkManager Third Party Hardware and Software Requirements.

4.2 Installing Microsoft Windows 7 Professional/Enterprise andWindows 8.1 Pro/Enterprise

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional/Enterprise and Windows 8.1 Pro/Enterprise are the supportedoperating systems for the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager workstations. The installationcomprises of the following steps. For more detailed instructions refer to the Microsoftdocumentation.

Step 1 Create and format partitions.

Step 2 Customize your regional settings.

Step 3 Personalize the software.

Step 4 Enter a unique computer name and administrator password.

Step 5 Set the correct date, time, time zone and daylight saving settings.

Step 6 Set up networking.

Use Custom settings.

Enter the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties.

Step 7 Connect the computer to the network.

Step 8 Set up display properties.

Step 9 Configure your Internet connection.

Step 10 Set the paging file size (virtual memory settings) to at least twice the amount of physical memory inyour server. It is advisable to set the same value to the initial and maximum sizes.

Step 11 Set up users and passwords.For more information, see 3.2.4 Usernames and Passwords.

Step 12 Add the computer to a domain or a workgroup.

Step 13 Install hardware drivers and configure the computer according to your needs.

Step 14 Install Microsoft Windows 7 or 8.1 service packs and critical updates on your computer.For more information on the latest supported Windows service packs, see 8000 Intelligent NetworkManager Third Party Hardware and Software Requirements.


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4.3 Installing and Configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is used as the operating system for 8000 Intelligent Network ManagerManagement Server and Communication Server. This chapter focuses on the installation of Red HatEnterprise Linux. The below instructions are based on RHEL version 6.3. More detailed operatingsystem installation instructions can be obtained from Red Hat.

4.3.1 Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Step 1 Start the Red Hat Linux installation.

Boot the server from CD-ROM drive with the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Installation DVD.

Select Install or upgrade an existing system to start the installation.

Select Skip to skip the media test and start the installation.

Select English as the language used and click Next.

Select the correct keyboard layout type and click Next.

Select the appropriate type of storage devices used for the system. Basic Storage Devicesfor normal disks and Specialized Storage Devices for Storage Area Networks (SANs). Anoption will be given to discard data, if disks are identified to have no partitions or file sys-tems.

Select Fresh Installation and click Next.

Provide Hostname along with domain name for the system and click Next.

Select the nearest city to your location to determine time zone.

Set the Root Password and confirm it.

Select the type of installati

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