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Replication Tools for OpenServer and UnixWare
SCO Professional Services
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Agenda
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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
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
Prototype System Configuration
OPERATING
SYSTEM
DEVICE DRIVERS
APPLICATIONS
SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION
DATA
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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:
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Hardware requirements
File system layout
3rd party applications
Device drivers
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 software
At 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
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Install and configure OS on prototype
Configure hardware, peripherals
Install applications
Configure users
Configure printers
System tuning
Install replication software
Replication Process
 /usr/bin/urk/urkcutproto
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/usr/bin/urk/urkcutproto
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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
/usr/bin/urk/urkcutproto (continued)
 Installation Type?
 Network server
 CD/DVD drive
 Hard drive
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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
ifile
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Contains global information used to configure target
machines such as:
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Localization
Licensing
System name
User profile
Root profile
Security
Disk Options
RSDF overrides ifile
Replicated System Data File (RSDF)
 Fully customizable data file that assists in the
installation of multiple target systems
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Node name
License Information
Networking Information
Time zone
Sample RSDF File
grumpy:
TCP_IPADDRS[0]=“192.168.65.100
LICENSE_NUMBERS[0]=“zoo000124”
LICENSE_CODES[0]=“frziempq”
LICENSE_DATA[0]=“fsdfasfd;10ddsd;ccf”
dopey:
TCP_IPADDRS[0]=“192.168.65.110
LICENSE_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
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Global reach
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Award winning capability
High level expertise
“One stop shop” for professional services,
consulting and support
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 SUPPORT
TRAINING
DEPLOYMENT
PORTING
ASSESSMENT
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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
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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
Training Service
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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
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
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 On the web
www.sco.com/support/programs
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Professional Services
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Phone: (831)430-4510
Email: [email protected]
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Phone: 44 1707 22668
Email: [email protected]
 On the web
www.sco.com/consulting
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