Chapter 2 - Installing Server Agent Software
This chapter describes the requirements that your server must meet before you install the DeMarc Server Agent software, and the procedure for installing it.
Before you install the DeMarc Server Agent software on a server, make sure that the server is running VINES 6.0 software.
When you order the DeMarc Server Agent software, your shipment includes an option code that enables individual options. Which option code you receive depends on whether you ordered the option or the upgrade:
DeMarc Server Agent Option
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Banyan Network and Systems Management (NSM) option ![]()
SNMP option ![]()
HCS option
DeMarc Server Agent Upgrade
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SNMP option ![]()
HCS option
The DeMarc Server Agent upgrade requires that the NSM option be running on that server. The DeMarc Server Agent option does not have this prerequisite.
Depending on how SNMP managers communicate with servers that act as SNMP master agents, the servers may also have to meet other requirements. In most cases, managers and master agents use protocols in the TCP/IP protocol family to communicate. See Chapter 1 for more information on TCP/IP and other requirements that master agents must meet.
To Install the DeMarc Server Agent
Caution: Take precautions against static electricity when you connect and disconnect cables and option keys.
1. At the Operator Menu on the server console, select Shut Down Server Software. The system prompts you to confirm the shutdown.
2. Enter Y. The Shut Down Menu appears.
3. Select System Maintenance.
4. Select Manage Software Options. The Manage Software Options menu appears.
5. Select INSTALL options.
6. Select Install OPTION CODE options.
7. Enter the Option Code and Option Enabler at the prompts for each option that you install.
8. Press ESC until you return to the System Maintenance menu.
9. Select Return to Operator Menu.
10. To resume server operations, select Restart Services.
Store the Option Code card in a secure place. You will need the code if you later want to move the option to another server.
After you install the option, you perform additional administrative tasks, including:
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Add the services to the network. ![]()
Configure the services. ![]()
Maintain the services.
See Chapter 3 for more information on these tasks.