1 replication tools for openserver and unixware sco professional services
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Replication Tools for OpenServer and UnixWareSCO Professional Services
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Agenda
Introduction Overview Delivery Methodology Features and Benefits Availability Replication Tool Requirements Replication Process Demo of MIT for OpenServer 6 Glossary SCO Services Capabilities OpenServer 6 Implementation Services Why SCO Services Q&A
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OpenServer and UnixWare Replication Tools
Mass Installation Toolkit (MIT) – OpenServer UnixWare Replication Kit (URK) – UnixWare 7
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Overview
Professional Services solution template for custom replication and deployment of complete systems
Template customized for each customer situation
Deployed as a PS consulting engagement Toolkit onsite training included Renewable License
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Overview
OPERATINGSYSTEM
OPERATINGSYSTEM
DEVICE DRIVERSDEVICE DRIVERS
APPLICATIONSAPPLICATIONS
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
DATADATA
Prototype System Configuration
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Overview
Target Image Distribution
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Overview
Target System Deployment
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Delivery Methodology
Professional Services Engagement – Phase 1 Comprehensive assessment of your
computer system needs: Hardware requirements File system layout 3rd party applications Device drivers
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Delivery Methodology (continued)
Professional Services Engagement - Phase 2 Create initial gold master 3 days onsite consulting SCO engineer as extension of your IT team Train customer personnel
Phase 3 – Ongoing Support and Maintenance Renewable license Technical Support Options
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Replication Tool Features
Installation images will handle target systems with different hard drive sizes
Non-UNIX partitions can also be replicated using byte per byte copying
Non-active UNIX partitions can be copied
Can be customized on a per target system basis
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Replication Tool Benefits
Efficient, cost effective methodology for rolling out multiple similarly configured systems
Reduces deployment time
Minimal user interaction when deploying target systems
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Availability
Available for: SCO OpenServer 5.0.6 and 5.0.7 SCO UnixWare 7.1.3 and 7.1.4
MIT for SCO OpenServer 6 in beta October 2005 FCS
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Replication Tool Requirements
Prototype and target systems should be certified and listed on the SCO Compatible Hardware Web Page (CHWP)
CD-RW or DVD-RW drive on prototype unless creating images for distribution across network or disk to disk
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Prototype System Requirements
Prototype and target machines must be identical in the following areas: Network card, drivers Mouse drivers Number of hard disks SCSI BIOS settings
30 MB free disk space for replication softwareAt least 2GB free disk space for images
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Target System Requirements
Disk drive size on target systems must be ≥ to prototype system
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Replication Process
Install and configure OS on prototype Configure hardware, peripherals Install applications Configure users Configure printers System tuning Install replication software
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Replication Process
/usr/bin/urk/urkcutproto
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/usr/bin/urk/urkcutproto
Autosize of one slice (usually root) Keyboard Type Use Replicated System Data File (RSDF) RSDF location HBA driver selection Node name or TCP address as key for RSDF Difference list
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/usr/bin/urk/urkcutproto (continued)
Installation Type? Network server CD/DVD drive Hard drive
Path for images to be stored Maximum archive size Number of hard drives Boot sector option Bad track scanning Autosize slice selection Debug mode on target Root password prompt
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ifile
Contains global information used to configure target machines such as:
Localization Licensing System name User profile Root profile Security Disk Options
RSDF overrides ifile
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Replicated System Data File (RSDF)
Fully customizable data file that assists in the installation of multiple target systems Node name License Information Networking Information Time zone
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Sample RSDF File
grumpy:TCP_IPADDRS[0]=“192.168.65.100LICENSE_NUMBERS[0]=“zoo000124”LICENSE_CODES[0]=“frziempq”LICENSE_DATA[0]=“fsdfasfd;10ddsd;ccf”
dopey:TCP_IPADDRS[0]=“192.168.65.110LICENSE_NUMBERS[0]=“foo397124”LICENSE_CODES[0]=“ptcmiwed”LICENSE_DATA[0]=“uxwjkaxz;05msoe;mgp”
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Creating CD/DVD Distribution Disks
Ensure that cdrecord software is working cdrecord -scanbus
Run the urkcutcdrom command to create cd images
Use newly created media to install on target systems
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Demonstration of MIT for OpenServer 6
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Glossary
ifile – data file used to store installation parameters Installation master – media containing the target
installation media Prototype image – copy of software and data files
installed on the prototype created by MIT for installation on target systems
Prototype machine – Server whose software is duplicated by MIT and is installed on target systems
Replicated System Data File (RSDF) – A stanza-based data file containing individual configuration for multiple target machines.
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Glossary
Target machine – a machine on which MIT installs the software duplicated from the prototype machine
Replication Kit Distribution – media containing the replication kit software
urkcutcdrom – command to create distribution images on cdrom or dvd
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SCO Services Capabilities
Global reach 24x7 Follow the Sun Award winning capability High level expertise “One stop shop” for professional services,
consulting and support
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Why SCO Services
Most experienced Engineers in the industry with Average Tenure of 14 years
Extension of partner’s own services organization
“Sell through” SCO services @ 30% margin:Option for partner to maintain control of end user relationship
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OpenServer 6 Implementation Services
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORTMAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
TRAININGTRAINING
DEPLOYMENTDEPLOYMENT
PORTINGPORTING
ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT
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Assessment Service
An SCO Professional Services Consultant will: Gather information and assess system
status Evaluate current environment and discuss
strategic goals Work with third party application and
hardware vendors, if necessary Deliver a comprehensive assessment results
report
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Assessment Service Components
Complete assessment of existing or proposed hardware and software environment including:
OS and application environment User accounts and data Printing requirements System load Security and Authentication Data Storage and backup Networking
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Porting Service
Analyze your current environment including applications
Make appropriate code changes to your application / libraries
Collaborate with 3rd party application vendors (if necessary)
Re-compile your application on OpenServer 6
Test the new application
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Deployment Service
Install OpenServer 6 on your hardware Configure the kernel appropriately for your
environment Customize storage layout Set up network and networking services Configure printers and terminals Migrate user accounts and application data Assess and implement system security requirements Deploy system using Mass Installation Toolkit
(MIT) if applicable
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Training Service
Instructor-led interactive sessions Easy-to-follow student guides Customized education materials Comprehensive reference documentation Onsite training available Training options range from 1 day of
OpenServer 6 intensive training to 2 weeks of a comprehensive set of training courses
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SCO Education Curriculum
Ideal tool to assist in getting most benefits from SCO’s reliable operating systems
Developed by experienced SCO professionals Consists of admin I and II, and networking guides Convenient/flexible ordering system – delivered on
media of your choice Discounts for multiple sets Available for resale by education partners
SCO OpenServer 6 education curriculum available now!
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Contact Us
Support Services North America
Phone: (800)726-6561 Email [email protected]
InternationalPhone: 44 8700 994
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On the webwww.sco.com/support/programs
Professional Services North America
Phone: (831)430-4510 Email:
InternationalPhone: 44 1707 22668
Email: [email protected]
On the webwww.sco.com/consulting
Q & A