Document Outline

• DSM/SCM User’s Guide
• Legal Notices
• Contents
• What’s New in This Manual
  • Manual Information
  • New and Changed Information
    • Changes to the 529846-014 manual
    • Changes to the 529846-012 manual
    • Changes to the 529846-013 manual
    • Changes to the 529846-011 manual
    • Changes in the H06.19/J06.08 manual
    • Changes in the H06.14/J06.03 manual
    • Changes to the H06.09 Manual
• About This Guide
  • DSM/SCM
  • Who Should Use This Guide
  • What’s in This Guide
    • Using This Guide
  • Notation Conventions
    • Hypertext Links
    • General Syntax Notation
    • Notation for Messages
    • Change Bar Notation
  • HP Encourages Your Comments
• Part I. DSM/SCM Overview
• 1 Introduction to DSM/SCM
  • Major DSM/SCM Features
  • Configuring DSM/SCM
  • DSM/SCM Environment
    • DSM/SCM Archive
    • Host and Target Databases
  • DSM/SCM Security
  • Installing and Configuring Software
  • Managing the SYSnn Subvolumes
  • File Types Supported
    • Guardian File Types Supported
    • OSS File Types Supported
  • Comparing DSM/SCM to COPYOSS/PINSTALL/PCleanup
• 2 DSM/SCM Interfaces and Tools
  • Starting and Stopping DSM/SCM
    • Starting DSM/SCM
    • Stopping DSM/SCM
    • Stopping All Applications
  • Using the DSM/SCM Interfaces
    • Planner Interface
    • Maintenance Interfaces
    • Target Interface
  • Using Tools for DSM/SCM Procedures
    • ZPHIRNM Tool
    • INITENV Tool
    • CLEANOSS Tool
    • SPRCHECK Tool
    • CLONE Utility
  • Using Online Help
    • Help for the Graphical User Interfaces
• 3 Hardware and Software Requirements
  • Required Hardware
  • Required Software
    • DSM/SCM
    • Expand
    • SQL/MP
    • TMF
    • Pathway
    • Software Identification (SWID)
    • TCP/IP
  • DSM/SCM Interaction Between Integrity NonStop and NonStop S-Series Systems
• Part II. DSM/SCM Configuration
• 4 Planning the DSM/SCM System Environment and User Security
  • Task 1: Planning the DSM/SCM Environment
    • Single System
    • Multiple Systems
    • Multiple Logical Targets
    • System Environment Examples
  • Task 2: Install the Planner Interface on the PC
    • Task 2.1: Ensure TCPIP and LISTNER Are Installed and Running
    • Task 2.2: Transfer DSM/SCM PC Files From the SUT to the PC
    • Task 2.3: Ensure Winsock Is Installed
    • Task 2.4: Run SETUP.EXE
  • Task 3: Planning DSM/SCM Users and Security
    • Guidelines for Assigning DSM/SCM Security Settings
    • Database Administrator Tasks
    • Planner Tasks
    • Operator Tasks
• 5 Configuring DSM/SCM
  • Configuring a Host or Target System
    • Preparing to Configure DSM/SCM
    • Task 1: Changing Default Settings Using INITENV
    • Task 2: Configure the Host Database
    • Task 3: Configure the Target Database
    • Task 4: Initialize the Logical Target
  • Setting DSM/SCM Security
    • Remapping an Alias to a Different Guardian User ID
    • Setting the DSM/SCM User ID
    • Setting Security for Planners
    • Setting Security for Database Administrators
    • Setting Security for Operators
  • Managing the DSM/SCM Configuration
    • Changing DSM/SCM Default Parameters
    • Managing Logical Targets
    • Creating an Alternate System Disk
    • Configuring a Backup Host System
    • Reinitializing DSM/SCM
• Part III. Software Installation and Management
• 6 Managing Software With DSM/SCM
  • Managing Software to Avoid a System Load
  • Receiving New Software Into the Archive
  • Creating a Software Revision
  • Building and Applying the New Configuration Revision
  • Applying the Configuration Revision
  • Transferring and Receiving the Snapshot Into the Host Database
  • Activating the New Software on the Target System
• 7 Receiving and Managing Software Inputs
  • Preparing to Receive Software
  • Receiving Software Into the Archive
    • Specifying the Location of the Software Input Source
    • Scheduling a Time to Run a Request
    • Checking the Status of the Request
  • Managing Software Inputs
    • Changing the Software Input Description
    • Limiting the Software Inputs to Display
    • Managing Software Input Groups or Product Groups
• 8 Creating and Managing Software Revisions
  • Checking Product Information
    • Checking the Contents of Distribution Subvolumes
    • Checking for Recommended Software Product Revisions (SPRs)
    • Listing Products and Product Files
    • Checking the Product Version Details
    • Checking Softdocs and Release Documents
    • Checking the Revision History of a Software Configuration
  • Creating Software Revisions
    • Task 1: Create a New Software Revision
    • Task 2: Copy Products to the New Software Revision
    • Task 3: Check the Product Version Details of the New Revision
    • Task 4: Edit the Software Revision Notes
  • Managing Software Revisions
    • Saving a New Software Revision
    • Closing a New Software Revision Window
    • Canceling a New Software Revision
    • Modifying the New Revision
    • Deleting a New Software Revision
    • Deleting Products From a New Software Revision
    • Deleting Old Software Revisions
    • Sharing Software Revisions
• 9 Building and Applying a New Configuration
  • Build Types
    • Normal Build/Apply
    • Initialization Build/Apply
    • FRABIBAB
  • File Locations
  • Creating a Configuration Revision
  • Preparing for a Build and Apply Request
    • 1. Check If Additional Disk Space Is Required
    • 2. Check That the Spooler Is Active
    • 3. Collect the Information Needed for the Build
    • 4. Specify PARAMs as Needed
    • 5. Assemble the Planner Instructions to the Operator
  • Task 1: Initiate the Build/Apply Request
    • Initiating the Normal Build and Apply
    • Initiating an Initialization Build and Apply
    • Build/Apply Request Dialog Box
  • Task 2: Indicate a Build/Apply or Build Request
  • Task 3: Specify the SYSnn Subvolume
  • Task 4: Set the Options for the Build and Apply Request
    • Setting Target Subvolume Locations
    • Setting Output Options
    • Setting System Generation Options
    • Setting File Placement Options
  • Task 5: Schedule the Request
  • Task 6: Edit the Instructions
  • Task 7: Submit the Request
  • Task 8: Apply Software to the Target System
  • Task 9: Transfer and Receive the Snapshot Into the Host Database
    • Transferring the Snapshot to the Host System
    • Receiving the Snapshot From Disk or Tape
• 10 Activating New Software on a Target System
  • Summary of Activating the Software
  • Print the Instructions for Activating the Software
  • Example: Planner Instructions to Operator
• 11 Renaming Product Files Using ZPHIRNM
  • Run ZPHIRNM in Preview Mode
  • Prepare to Run ZPHIRNM
  • Run ZPHIRNM
  • Error Handling
• 12 Loading the System
  • Renaming the Managed SYSnn (Optional)
  • Stopping the System by Halting the Processors
  • Loading the System
  • Running PATHCOLD
• Part IV. Troubleshooting and Recovery Procedures
• 13 Troubleshooting
  • Checking History
    • Checking the Revision History
    • Checking Requests
  • Checking Error Messages
    • Checking EMS Messages for the Current Request
    • Checking EMS Messages Not Related to the Current Request
    • Printing EMS Messages
    • Checking System Generation Errors
    • Checking Workstation Error Log Files
    • Checking Pathway Errors
  • Volume Management Troubleshooting
    • Alternate System Volume Troubleshooting
  • Database Management Troubleshooting
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Space Management Troubleshooting
  • DSM/SCM Configuration Troubleshooting
  • Software Configuration Troubleshooting
    • Migration Troubleshooting
    • Build/Apply Troubleshooting
    • Discrepancy Troubleshooting
  • Request Troubleshooting
  • Interface Troubleshooting
    • Planner Interface Troubleshooting
    • Maintenance Interface Troubleshooting
    • ZPHITI Troubleshooting
    • CNFGINFO Troubleshooting
  • Recovery Operations
    • Cleaning Target Work Files for OSS
• 14 Special Troubleshooting and Recovery Procedures
  • Running Traces
    • Enabling Traces
    • Disabling Traces
    • Filtering Traces
    • Trace Levels
  • Recovering Installed Products Using SIT2SCM
    • Task 1: Boot the System From a SIT
    • Task 2: Start All Processors
    • Task 3: Start the ZSERVER Process
    • Task 4: Configure and Start Required Disk and Tape Drives
    • Task 5: Create Input Files
    • Task 6: Use the RESTORE and FUP Input Files
    • Task 7: Rename the Template Files
    • Task 8: Start Required Processes
    • Task 9: Start the E4SA
    • Task 10: Configure and Start TCP/IP
    • Task 11: License SQL/MP Files
    • Task 12: Configure and Start TMF
    • Task 13: Create the System Catalog
    • Task 14: Create a SPLCONF File and Start the Spooler
    • Task 15: Set Up DSM/SCM Profiles and Environment
• 15 Backing Out a Revision
  • Backing Out If DSM/SCM Is Running
    • Task 1: Start DSM/SCM
    • Task 2: Start and Log On to the ZPHITI
    • Task 3: Perform Backout Activities
    • Task 4: Monitor the Backout Process
    • Task 5: Stop All Applications
    • Task 6: Run ZPHIRNM in Preview Mode
    • Task 7: Rename Software Files Using ZPHIRNM
    • Task 8: Stop and Load the System
    • Task 9: Start TMF and Your Applications
  • Backing Out in Special Circumstances
    • Previous Configuration Does Not Exist or DSM/SCM Does Not Run
    • After Renaming the SYSnn
    • Backing Out to an Older Configuration
  • Fallback Considerations
    • Guardian User IDs
    • Removing OSS Management Information From the DSM/SCM Databases
• Part V. Supplemental Procedures
• 16 Managing Requests
  • Submitting a Request
  • Types of DSM/SCM Requests
  • Scheduling a Request
  • Checking Requests
    • Displaying the Request Window
    • Restricting the Requests Displayed
    • Checking the Status of a Request
  • Restarting a Request
  • Canceling a Request
  • Deleting a Request (ZPHIHMI or ZPHITMI)
• 17 Managing DSM/SCM
  • Updating DSM/SCM Profile Information
    • Configuration Manager Profile
    • System Profile
    • Target Profile
  • Managing Volumes Used by DSM/SCM
    • Updating the Volume Usage
    • Moving the ZDSMSCM Subvolume to Another Volume
    • Renaming a Volume Managed by DSM/SCM
    • Deleting a SYSnn Subvolume
  • Managing DSM/SCM Databases
    • Canceling the Check-Out of a Database Object
    • Moving a DSM/SCM Database (ZPHIHMI or ZPHTMI)
    • Updating DSM/SCM Databases
    • Creating an Independent Snapshot of the Target System
  • Managing the DSM/SCM Archive
    • Managing Files (Software Inputs) in the Archive
    • Exporting Files From the Archive
    • Bringing an Exported File Back Into the Archive After the File Has Been Modified
    • Moving the DSM/SCM Archive (ZPHIHMI)
• 18 Generating DSM/SCM Reports
  • DSM/SCM Reports
    • Custom Reports
    • Standard Reports
  • Viewing and Printing DSM/SCM Reports
    • Preparing a Report for Printing or Viewing
    • Viewing a Report Online
  • Creating Reports
    • Modifying Standard Reports
    • Creating Custom Reports
    • Creating a System Report
    • Creating a Discrepancy Report for a Clone
  • Adding and Deleting Reports
    • Adding a Report to DSM/SCM (Planner Interface)
    • Deleting a Report From DSM/SCM
  • Shorthand Views of the DSM/SCM Database
    • Activity Control View
    • Activity Code Descriptions
    • Status Code Descriptions
    • Activity Param View
    • Configuration Manager View
    • Configuration Product Version Files View
    • Configuration Products Versions View
    • Configuration View
    • EMS View
    • Logical Target Profile View
    • Snapshot Files View
    • Software Input Files View
    • Software Input Products View
    • System View
    • Tape Drives View
    • TSV View
    • Volumes View
• 19 Simplified Installation and Management of Multiple Identical NonStop Servers (Cloning)
  • Cloning Requirements
  • Creating a Clone Group
    • Task 1: Define a Master Target
    • Task 2: Define Clone Targets
    • Examples: Clone Groups
  • Applying a Software Configuration to a Clone Group
    • Creating a Clone Group Software Configuration
    • Building and Applying a Clone Group Configuration Revision
    • Renaming Product Files for a Clone Group
  • Creating a Noncloning Configuration on a Master or Clone
  • Removing a System From a Clone Group
    • Removing a Master From a Clone Group
    • Removing a Clone From a Clone Group
• 20 Installation of Web Interfaces (H- Series and J-Series Only)
  • Web Interfaces Requirements
  • Installation Procedure for DSM/SCM Web Interfaces
  • Starting the Application
• A DSM/SCM Architecture and Environment
  • Architecture Overview
  • $YPHI Pathway Servers
    • Schedule Manager (SM)
    • Input Supervisor (IS)
    • Configuration Builder (CB)
    • Target Activator (TA)
    • Utility Server (US)
    • Interface Servers
• B DSM/SCM Differences
  • Comparing DSM/SCM Product Versions
    • Comparing T6031G02 to H01
    • Comparing T6031H01 to D46
  • Upgrading to DSM/SCM T6031G02
    • Task 1: Install the DSM/SCM G02/H02 Planner Interface
    • Task 2: Start TMF and DSM/SCM
    • Task 3: Log On to DSM/SCM
    • Task 4: Receive DSM/SCM T6031G02 Into the Archive
    • Task 5: Upgrade Your Host and Target Systems to T6031G02
• C Running CNFGINFO
  • Preparing to Run CNFGINFO
  • Entering CNFGINFO
  • Exiting CNFGINFO
  • CONFIGINFO Summary
  • Task 1: Start and Log On to CNFGINFO
  • Task 2: Open or Create an A0CINFO File
  • Task 3: Specifying Product or File Information
    • Specifying Product Attributes
    • Specifying Product Dependencies
    • Specifying File Information
  • Task 4: Log Off
• D Required Processes and Files
  • Required Processes
  • Required Volumes
    • System Load Volume
    • DSM/SCM Application and Database Volume
    • Archive and Audit Volume
    • Scratch Volume
  • Required Files
    • DSM/SCM Server Files
    • ZPHIRNM Rename Work Files
• E ASSIGNs and PARAMs
  • Assigning and Activating Tools
    • Removing PARAMs or ASSIGN Statements From the List
  • Adding ASSIGN Statements for Tools
  • Specifying a PARAM From the Planner Interface
  • Specifying a PARAM From PATHCOM
    • PARAM Summary
    • IGNORE-SAFEGUARD-PROTECTION Param
    • KEEP-OBSOLETE-SYSNN Param
    • OVERRIDE-SYSNN and OVERRIDE-SYSNN-DIFFERENT-OS Params
• Index