VINES Server Installation Guide
Section 1 - Preparing for the Installation
Chapter 1 - Installation Overview
Chapter 2 - Installing and Configuring the Internal Hardware
Chapter 3 - Preparing the Server's Disks and External Hardware
Chapter 1 - Installation Overview
This chapter describes how to use this guide during installation of the Banyan® server software. It also lists the basic system features required for a Banyan server. This chapter covers the following topics:
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Intended audience and prerequisites for this guide ![]()
How to use this guide during the installation ![]()
Platform requirements for a server ![]()
Installation media
In addition, the Quickstart installation section provides installation procedures with a minimum of background material. Quickstart is for experienced administrators who have previously installed Banyan products.
The VINES Server Installation Guide is for network administrators who install Banyan server software on their servers. The procedures in this guide apply to installing VINES on a Banyan server.
Prerequisites for this guide include:
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Previous experience planning a VINES network ![]()
Familiarity with basic hardware concepts ![]()
Basic understanding of LANs
This guide is divided into the following sections:
Preparing for the Installation - Explains how to set up and prepare your server's hardware before installing the Banyan server software.
Installing the Server Software - Explains how to install the Banyan server software on your server.
Supplementary Hardware Information - Contains supplementary information about installing and configuring various types of hardware that you may have in your server.
Appendixes - Describes LAN card configuration, serial and parallel adapter configuration, and IBM memory board installation.
The installation procedures are spread throughout various chapters and are accompanied by important background information. In addition, for experienced Banyan administrators, the Quickstart installation is included at the end of this chapter.
To set up your server and install Banyan server software, read chapters 1 through 8 in order. Depending on your particular network and server configuration, you may be able to skip some topics in these chapters. The introduction for each chapter contains a brief description of the chapter contents and notes under what conditions you may be able to skip topics of the chapter.
Before you install the Banyan server software, you may want to refer to Planning a Banyan Network and Banyan Server Operations Guide for additional information on network planning and server operations.
The supplementary hardware information section contains information that, depending on your server configuration, you may or may not need to use:
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If your server uses a fixed disk array, multiple fixed disks, or large fixed disks (over 2 GB), refer to Chapter 9 for special configuration issues. ![]()
If your server uses WD1003 fixed disk technology (ST506, ESDI, and IDE fixed disks), refer to Chapter 10 for special installation instructions and background information. ![]()
If you add or remove devices, or change resource settings after you install your server, refer to Chapter 11 for information. Chapter 11 also contains instructions on properly powering off and rebooting your server. ![]()
If you need to use Fixed Disk Utilities to restore a kernel, to install a new boot program, or to repair your server's fixed disk, refer to Chapter 12. ![]()
Review Chapter 13 for special hardware configuration issues that may pertain to your server.
To install the Banyan server software, you must have a 386, 486, or Pentium Banyan-certified platform. To take advantage of multi-processor support, you must have a certified platform with up to four CPUs. For all products, the server must have at least the following features:
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Fixed disk ![]()
Monochrome or color display and adapter to act as the server console ![]()
3.5-inch diskette drive ![]()
Parallel port ![]()
Serial port ![]()
CD-ROM drive or tape drive ![]()
Sufficient memory and disk space to support the services and users Note: Banyan software requires a minimum of 16 MB of memory and a 250 MB fixed disk.
Before you install the software, make sure your server is certified by Banyan. If you have any questions about your platform being Banyan certified, call Banyan's Customer Assistance Line at (800) 2BANYAN, or call your authorized reseller.
For information about hardware supported on a particular platform, see the Platform Certification Notice for that platform. As new platforms are certified, they are described in these certification notices.
Banyan supports the following types of server platforms:
ISA-bus platforms - For ISA-bus platforms, Banyan supports only a single processor (a 386, 486, or Pentium processor) and a maximum of 16 MB of system memory or 256 MB with a PCI-bus.
EISA-bus platforms - For EISA-bus platforms, Banyan supports one or two processors (386, 486, and Pentium processors) and up to 256 MB of system memory. EISA-bus systems can also use ISA-bus cards.
Micro Channel Architecture (MCA-bus) platforms - For MCA-bus platforms, Banyan supports one or two processors (386, 486, and Pentium processors) and up to 256 MB of system memory.
PCI-bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect) - A PCI-bus is a local bus that is located between your system's processor bus and your system's expansion bus (the ISA-, EISA-, or MCA-bus). Because a PCI-bus uses a higher speed connection and is closer to the processor than the expansion bus, data can move much faster along a PCI-bus than a traditional expansion bus. For a list of supported PCI devices, see the Banyan Hardware Compatibility Guide.
Note: Your system's hardware may impose a lower memory limit. For example, you may be able to configure only 120 MB of system memory on your platform, even though the Banyan software can support 256 MB.
You install Banyan server software from the following media:
CD-ROM - A CD-ROM disk. You can run the installation CD-ROM from a SCSI CD-ROM drive attached to your server. Refer to "CD-ROM Support" in Chapter 13 for a list of Banyan approved CD-ROM drives. An IDE CD-ROM drive may be supported by third-party drivers.
Note: On CD-ROM drives that do not perform caching, installation may take 2 to 3 times longer to complete. This occurs because files on the CD are not aligned with the CD-ROM sectoring and the driver is forced to re-read some sectors twice.
Tape - Banyan server software is not supplied on tape but you can create a tape after duplicating the CD-ROM release media on a server hard disk. Refer to "Tape Drive Support" in Chapter 13 for information on Banyan approved tape drives. Refer to "Duplicating Release Media" in the Banyan Server Operations Guide for instructions on duplicating the release media.
Note: You cannot install the Banyan server software from a Compaq 135 MB tape drive, a Wangtek Internal tape drive, or a tape drive that is attached to an Emulex IB02B SCSI adapter. These devices use drivers that are not loaded until later in the installation.
This Quickstart contains brief installation instructions that include a minimum of background information. This Quickstart is for experienced administrators who have prior experience installing Banyan server software and do not need detailed step-by-step instructions. You should already know how to install and configure hardware in your server.
The Quickstart installation presents only default values and refers you to the appropriate chapter for detailed instructions on customization.
Phase 1 - Set Up Hardware (Chapter 1, Chapter 2)
1. Configure system hardware. Make sure that all devices use unique system resources.
2. Write down settings for LAN and other communication cards.
Phase 2 - Load Installation Disks (Chapter4)
1. Insert Install Disk 1 of 2 and boot the server.
2. Insert Install Disk 2 of 2.
3. Select Full Installation of Banyan Server software on fixed disk.
Phase 3 - Perform Disk Surface Analysis (Chapter 4)
1. The system prompts you to perform an analysis of the fixed disk:
- Enter Y if you are installing on an ST506, ESDI, or IDE disk or you question the integrity of your server's fixed disk. To complete the disk analysis, go to "Entering Bad Block Information" in Chapter 10.
- Enter N if you are installing on a SCSI or RAID fixed disk subsystem.
Phase 4 - Select Optional Files (Chapter 4)
1. The system prompts you to load EBR (Enterprise Backup and Restore). Depending on your preference, enter Y or N.
2. The system prompts you to load OS/2 client files. Depending on your preference, enter Y or N.
Phase 5 - Build the Root and /disk1 File Systems (Chapter 4)
1. The system checks the condition of the root file system.
If this is a new server, the system invokes the File System Configuration Utility. Go to step 3.
If this is an existing server, the system gives you these choices (see Chapter 4):
- Check available space in existing /disk1 file system for a full system backup restoration.
- Create large root (50 MB) and large swap (32 MB) partitions.
2. Enter your choice.
3. The system prompts you to override building a file system on the total remaining logical disk 1 (up to 16 GB minus the root and swap partitions):
- Enter Y to override, using less space for /disk1 and leaving room for more file systems to be created later.
- Enter N to partition the remaining space as /disk1.
The system builds the new root and swap partitions, and /disk1 file system.
If this is a new server, the system creates large root and swap partitions.
Phase 6 - Load Release Diskettes and Build a Kernel (Chapter 4)
The system kernel must include all of the peripheral adapter drivers (fixed disks, tape, CD-ROM, and so on) for your server. Banyan's Kernel Configuration Utility lets you select which Banyan drivers to include in your server's kernel and lets you load third-party drivers. The default kernel configuration includes all of the Banyan peripheral adapter drivers.
1. When prompted, load Release Disks 1, 2, and 3.
2. The system prompts you to build the default or a customized kernel:
- Enter D to build the default kernel. The system builds the new kernel. To save the kernel to diskette, enter Y and follow the on-screen instructions; otherwise, enter N.
- Enter C to build a customized kernel. For detailed instructions on building a customized kernel, refer to Chapter 4.
3. The system builds the UNIX operating system and prompts you to save a copy of /unix to diskette.
The system reboots.
Phase 7 - Select Type of UNIX Access (Chapter 5)
Enhanced UNIX access provides root privileges to UNIX files on the server. For details on access options and password characteristics, refer to Chapter 5.
Warning: Do not use UNIX access unless you have a very strong knowledge of Banyan products and UNIX. If you do use UNIX access, do not alter or delete any system files. For more information, see the Banyan UNIX Access Guide.
1. Choose an access option from the Password Installation menu. The system prompts you to continue:
- Enter Y to continue.
- Enter N to return to the Password Installation menu.
If you select UNIX access for Banyan only, you do not have to enter additional information. Go to Phase 8.
If you select UNIX access for the Network Administrator (options 2 and 3), the system prompts you for additional information.
2. When prompted, enter the number of previous passwords that cannot be re-used, the minimum password length, and the password expiration date.
3. The system prompts you to confirm the information:
- Enter N if the information is incorrect. Return to step 2.
- Enter Y if the information is correct.
4. When prompted, enter the new password and then re-enter the password.
Phase 8 - Load the Release Media and Build File Systems (Chapter 5)
1. Select the release media. (Banyan does not supply tape or diskette media but you can duplicate CD-ROM release media and create a release tape.)
2. The system prompts to confirm the parameters of the installation:
- Enter Y at the prompt to continue.
- If you want to change the parameters, enter N. If only the release media is incorrect, do not insert Install Disk 1 at the prompt, simply press ENTER to reboot and the system will return to Phase 7.
- If you insert Install Disk 1 at the prompt and press ENTER, you must start the full installation from the beginning.
3. Load the media and press ENTER.
4. If logical disk 1 has additional space after the root, swap, and /disk1 file systems are built, the system prompts you to create additional file systems. Answer appropriately.
5. If you have additional logical disks, select whether to build Banyan S10 file systems on these disks. If you build S10 file systems on all additional disks, you can then put Banyan services and third-party applications on them, and you can take advantage of large (up to 16 GB) file systems on these disks.
The process loads files specific to your system (MC or AT), services files, EBR if you select that option, and client files. The server then reboots and checks file systems.
Phase 9 - Restore a Backup (Chapter 5)
1. The system prompts you to reload a complete system backup:
- If you answer Y, the System Rebuild Menu appears and presents three choices. Select Continue with System Rebuild and go to step 2.
- If you answer N, go to Phase 10.
2. Insert your backup tape and select CONTINUE. The system is rebuilt from your complete system backup.
3. Select Continue with Installation at the Load Next Incremental Menu.
- If you have a software option database or restored one from backup, the installation is complete.
- If not, go to Phase 10.
Phase 10 - Complete the Installation of a New Server (Chapter 5)
1. If a software option database is not found, the system searches for a server key; this takes up to a minute.
- If you have a server key, ensure that the server key is attached.
- If you do not have a server key, you are prompted for a Server Code. Your Server Code appears on a card in the package with your VINES software. Enter the Server Code (13 digits) and the Server Enabler (3 digits) exactly as they appear on the card.
2. The system prompts you to install any system options:
- If you enter N, go to step 1 in Phase 11.
- If you enter Y, the Manage Software Options screen appears. Select INSTALL options.
3. Select Install OPTION CODE options and enter the Option Code (14 digits) and the Option Enabler (3 digits) for each option that you purchased.
Press ESC when you finish until you exit the Manage Software Options screen.
Phase 11 - Configure Your LAN Card (Chapter 6)
1. Press ENTER to continue and configure your LAN card.
2. From the Add/Change Card screen, select ADD a Card.
3. Select the name of a card installed in your server. The card is added with default resource settings.
4. From the Add/Change Card screen, select CHANGE Card Settings.
5. Select a card whose resources you want to change.
6. Change the settings to correspond with the settings you configured in Phase 1. When you are finished changing the settings, press F10.
7. Select SAVE Configuration and Exit.
Phase 12 - Set System Time (Chapter 7)
1. The system prompts you to change the current local time zones:
- Enter N to select the default time zones. Go to step 4.
- Enter Y to change the time zones. Go to step 2.
2. The system displays the time zone menu:
- To choose a predefined zone, enter the appropriate number (1-5).
- To define your own time zone, enter 6. Go to "Creating a Customized Local Time Zone" in Chapter 7 for detailed instructions on defining a time zone.
3. The system prompts you to determine if your locale uses an alternate time zone. Enter the appropriate response.
4. The system prompts you to confirm the new time zone settings:
- Enter Y to confirm the new settings.
- Enter N to cancel the changes and retain the original settings.
Phase 13 - Enter Start-up Information (Chapter 8)
1. When prompted, enter a name for the new server.
The installation program looks for other servers on the network.
If the server finds another server on the network, go to "Adding the Server to Existing Network" later in this chapter.
If the server does not find another server on the network:
- If the server is the first server on a network, enter 1. Go to step 2.
- If the server is being integrated into an existing network, enter 2. Go to "Integrating the Server into Existing Network" if the server is not connected to the network or to "Adding the Server to Existing Network" if other servers are detected on the network.
2. Enter an organization name, group name, and system administrator name. Do not use international characters for any of these.
3. The system prompts you to confirm the names:
- Enter N if the names are incorrect. The system prompts for a new name.
- Enter Y if the names are correct. The system initializes and creates two file services, VINES Files@servername@Servers and Group Shared Files@Group@Organization.
The installation is complete. You can now log in at a workstation as the administrator of the server and create services and add users.
Integrating the Server into Existing Network
1. After the server has initialized, connect it to the network.
2. Add an administrator to the new server's AdminList.
The installation is complete. You can now log in at a workstation as the administrator of the server and create services and add users.
Adding the Server to Existing Network
1. The server detects other servers on the network. Press ENTER.
2. At the prompt, enter the full StreetTalk name and password of a person who has administrative rights on another server in the network.
3. Enter the name of the server for which that person is an administrator. The system integrates the new server into the network.
The installation is complete. You can now log in at a workstation as the administrator of the server and create services and add users.