Setting Up A Unix Workstation As A Rarp Server - Cabletron Systems ETWMIM User Manual

B.2 SETTING UP A UNIX WORKSTATION AS A RARP
SERVER
Due to variations between UNIX systems, and individual
configurations, this section provides only GUIDELINES for
configuring a UNIX workstation to perform an image file download.
The instructions include command examples, where appropriate. Bold
lettering in examples indicates operator entry.
Caution: If unsure how to properly configure your UNIX workstation
using these guidelines, contact your Systems Administrator.
Before you start:
• Editing ethers or hosts files requires Root/Superuser access.
• Downloading an image file requires setting up your UNIX
workstation as a rarp server.
To set up a UNIX workstation:
1. Edit the /etc/ethers file by adding the ETWMIM Ethernet address,
followed by a unique name
(e.g., 00:00:1d:12:12:ce ETW).
Note: Colons replace dashes in the ethernet address.
2. Edit the /etc/hosts file by adding the ETWMIM IP address and
follow it with the same unique name you used in step #1 (e.g.,
132.177.118.24 ETW).
3. If you already have a /tftpboot directory, confirm the rarp setup of
your workstation as follows:
Request a process status and grep for rarpd (e.g., unix% ps -aux |
grep rarpd).
DOWNLOADING AN IMAGE FILE
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