Sun Microsystems Netra - Using a PC for Initial Configuration

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Using a PC for Initial Configuration
Using a PC on the LAN for the initial configuration requires the following
general tasks:
• Creating a partial configuration diskette using the Utilities diskette that was
shipped with your Netra system.
• Connecting the Netra server to the LAN, insert the partial configuration
diskette, and power on the Netra server.
• Using a client on the LAN to complete the initial configuration.
These processes are described in detail in the following sections.
▼ To Prepare for Configuration
1. If you have a Novell network, install the IPX Gateway software on each
PC on the LAN (see Chapter 2, “Client System Requirements”).
2. Obtain the following configuration information for your site:
• System Defaults (see Chapter 19, “Netra System Administration.”)
• Host name for your Netra server (See Chapter 19, “Netra System
Administration.”)
• Type of network interface card, Ethernet port, and network protocol
• LAN interface information: host address and netmask for a TCP/IP
network, or network number and frame type for an SPX/IPX network
(See Chapter 12, “Local Area Network Administration.”)
• System administrator alias members (See Chapter 19, “Netra System
Administration.”)
• Root password (See Chapter 18, “Root Password Administration.”)
• Administration Web Server password (See Chapter 15, “Administration Web
Server.”)