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Network Station - NT Quick Start Server Guide NSM 3.0
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IBM Network Station Quick Start Server Guide
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IBM Network Station Quick Start Server Guide
Setting up a small boot server to run IBM Network Station Manager Release 3. A road map to achieve a "Quick Start" installation of IBM Network Computers.
Last Updated 10/22/98
Purpose of this Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start guide describes how to quickly install, set up, and use the IBM Network Station Manager for Windows NT Server 4.0/Window NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, regardless what host platform the customer uses for production work. The boot server described here is for: booting, Network Station administration and user authentication. The reasons for building this separate "boot server" are listed below. This guide will provide step-by-step instructions and key reference information, to make the initial installation process fast and efficient. In order not to impact the production servers, this guide recommends the use of a dedicated "boot and administration server" which will provide the programs and data files that an IBM Network Station needs for its set up and initialization. It is assumed that the professionals that perform this installation have strong skills and experience with NT Server 4.0/NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, TCP/IP and networking/LAN technologies.
Introduction to the IBM Network Station
The IBM Network Station is IBM's Network Computer. It is designed to be easy to install, use and manage. It operates without any internal disk storage, using supporting software and applications from associated servers. Through network connections, the IBM Network Station can attach to a number of servers, including the IBM: AS/400, RS/6000, S/390, or PC server. Ideal for multi-platform computing environments, it allows access to a wide variety of applications running on one server or many servers, to the worldwide resources of the Internet or a private Intranet, and to the fast emerging world of Java (TM) applets and applications downloaded on demand from Internet or Intranet servers.
This document explains the highlights of installing IBM Network Station Manager for NT Server 4.0. Once Network Station Manager is installed, the IBM Network Stations can be booted and managed by an administrator. The IBM Network Station can access applications on any server in the TCP/IP network. IBM Network Station Manager has been developed to provide a common support environment for the IBM Network Station across all IBM server platforms, and versions have been introduced for the: AS/400, RS/6000, S/390, and PC Server running Windows NT. The user of the IBM Network Station may access a Windows NT Server for various reasons. The first reason, and the purpose of this document is to "boot" the IBM Network Stations. When the IBM Network Station is powered on, it links to the network by downloading relevant control information from a designated server. This is called the "boot" process and the NT server is called the "boot server" in this case. Some small local applications can also be loaded from this small "boot" server, for local execution on the Network Station. These are 3270 Emulation, 5250 Emulation, and VT320 Emulation. A second reason an IBM Network Station (after booting) might access another Windows NT Server, is to run Windows applications. A special multi-user version of NT Server is required, such as WinCenter from NCD Inc., or WinFrame or MetaFrame from Citrix Inc. In this case the applications actually execute on the server and only the screen content, keystrokes and mouse movements are handled by the IBM Network Station. A third reason an IBM Network Station (after booting) might access another Windows NT Server, is to run eSuite applications from Lotus. In this case, these Java applications are loaded from the server to local memory of the IBM Network Station. Execution of the eSuite (JAVA) applications then run locally in the IBM Network Station. Note: The IBM Network Station Series 1000 is the only model optimized for Java applications.
Just how does it work anyway?
When powered on, the IBM Network Station performs initial diagnostics and then initiates contact, requesting the server to download the IBM Network Station operating system kernel. Upon completion of the kernel download, various software environments can be downloaded to the IBM Network Station. These environments include 5250 or 3270 terminal session support, the NC Navigator browser, X-windows capability and a Java Virtual Machine. At power-on, the Flash-BIOS (512K) has sufficient intelligence to activate the IP address of the unit. It can use either a fixed address to a certain boot server, or a dynamic IP address from DHCP server. The IBM Network Station is then ready to download the required software as needed. The required software for the IBM Network Station can be downloaded from the Internet: http://service.boulder.ibm.com/nc/ , or delivered free of charge by requesting the "Getting Started Package" from the Web: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/support/networkstation/welc_form.html.
Why might you want a separate boot server?
The IBM Network Station Manager Quick Start configuration should be considered in the following environments: quickly install and test a pilot Network Station environment, you do not want to disrupt the production server environment, you do not want to/cannot bring the production server down to install NSM, or the operating system on the production server is not at the level required by IBM's Network Station Manager (NSM) .
Software Prerequisites
Windows NT Server 4.0 (with Service Pack 3), or Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition. Windows NT Server is a product of Microsoft Corporation, and its use is governed by Microsoft's license terms. These include the requirement of client licenses permitting access to the server. Microsoft currently offers the option of purchasing a client license for each of your Network Stations, or a server-based license, allowing a certain number of Network Stations to access the server at any one time. Depending on your need to access other Windows NT servers, and the particulars of your Network Station environment, you should carefully consider which of these options makes the most sense for you. Of course, you are responsible for your licensing arrangements with Microsoft for Windows NT Server.
IBM Network Station Manager 3.02 for NT 4.0 . This software can be obtained on the following CD-ROMs:
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LCD4-1733-02 North America |
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LCD4-1734-02 International |
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LCD4-1735-02 French |
The software CD, and product hardcopy documentation can be obtained in the US. by calling 1-800-879-2755 and ordering:
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SK3T-3038-02 North America |
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SK3T-3039-02 International |
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SK3T-3052-02 French |
The required software for the IBM Network Station can be downloaded from the Internet: http://service.boulder.ibm.com/nc/ , or delivered free of charge by requesting the "Getting Started Package" from the Web: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/support/networkstation/welc_form.html.
How Is The Server Built?
In the previous versions of this Quick Start Guide, the exact details of server creation and software installation were included within this Web based guide. Now the greatly enhanced product documentation contains the required steps to "Plan" and "Build" the server and configure the IBM Network Stations. Chapters 1 and 2 of the "IBM Network Station Manager Installation and Use" http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/pubs/html/netcom/r3.htm describes in exactly the required steps to build the server on the NT Server or NT Terminal Server. Complete NSM Manual for all IBM Servers, also viewable online in (Adobe Acrobat PDF Format).
Installing NT Server 4.0
For installing and configuring an IBM Network Station environment on a Microsoft Windows NT Server, please view online, or print the documentation from the Web http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/pubs/html/netcom/pub.htm (Release 3 IBM Network Station Manager). You will find instructions for planning, installing, upgrading, and configuring an IBM Network Station environment on a Windows NT Server 4.0, or Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition .
Please see the attached Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF file for more information.
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