Chapter 6 Diagnostics, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting 173
How to Monitor the System Using Sun Remote
System Control (RSC)
You can use RSC to monitor a system remotely.
Before You Begin
Install the RSC software server and client packages. They are part of the default
Solaris installation on the Solaris Supplement CD, and are also available for
download on the Web at http://www.sun.com/servers/rsc.html. Follow the
instructions in the Sun Remote System Control (RSC) User’s Guide to configure the
software on the server.
For information about redirecting the system console to RSC, see your Sun Remote
System Control (RSC) User’s Guide.
How to Start the Sun Remote System Control (RSC) Graphical
User Interface
If you are using a client running the Solaris Operating Environment, start the RSC
graphical user interface (GUI) by entering this command at the UNIX prompt:
If you are using a client running the Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT
operating environment, follow these steps to start the RSC GUI:
1. Click on the Start menu.
2. Select Programs in the Start menu.
3. Select the Sun Remote System Control program group.
4. Click on Remote System Control.
If you have created a shortcut to Remote System Control, you can also double-click
on the Remote System Control icon on your desktop.
When the login screen appears, it prompts you to enter an RSC device name or
Internet address, your RSC username, and your password.
% /opt/rsc/bin/rsc
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