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Nortel INM 5.0 User Manual

Integrated network management network wide backup & restore user guide
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NTNM13XCAA
INM Products
Integrated Network Management
Network Wide Backup & Restore User Guide
Standard Rel 1.0 June 1999
NTP Update Issue 1 July 1999
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Introduction
Installation of Network Wide Backup & Restore
Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore
450-3101-031

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  • Page 1 NTNM13XCAA INM Products Integrated Network Management Network Wide Backup & Restore User Guide Standard Rel 1.0 June 1999 NTP Update Issue 1 July 1999 What’s inside... Introduction Installation of Network Wide Backup & Restore Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore 450-3101-031...
  • Page 2 The information contained herein is the property of Nortel Networks and is strictly confidential. Except as expressly authorized in writing by Nortel Networks, the holder shall keep all information contained herein confidential, shall disclose it only to its employees with a need to know, and shall protect it, in whole or in part, from disclosure and dissemination to third parties with the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information, but with no less than reasonable care.

  • Page 3: Publication History

    Publication history July 1999 This release of the optional Network Wide Backup & Restore application for INM Release 5.0 is updated to include the following maintenance release changes. Change bars have been used in the text. • Procedure 2-2, Uninstalling the Network Wide Backup & Restore optional application, is revised.
  • Page 4 iv Publication history Integrated Network Management 450-3101-031 Rel 1.0 Standard June 1999...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this document Introduction Network Wide Backup & Restore 1-1 Backup & Restore 1-2 Suspending and unsuspending automated backups 1-3 Collection information 1-3 OPC 1-3 NPC 1-3 Installation of Network Wide Backup & Restore Chapter task list 2-1 List of procedures Installing the Network Wide Backup &...
  • Page 6 vi Contents Integrated Network Management 450-3101-031 Rel 1.0 Standard June 1999...

  • Page 7: About This Document

    Directory and path names, when not part of a command string, appear in courier font as in the following example: /opt/nortel/inmb0 Network Wide Backup & Restore User Guide 450-3101-031 Rel 1.0 Standard June 1999 is the name of the CD-ROM directory...

  • Page 8: Technical Support And Information

    You can reach emergency technical support personnel outside of the regular technical support hours through an automatic paging system. Nortel Networks provides emergency technical support for INM customers who have purchased an optional, value-added service package. The service package provides technical support outside of regular hours for critical issues for the period covered by the service package.
  • Page 9 Nortel Networks. You can be charged a standard rate for service requests that Nortel Networks considers to be outside the scope or period covered by the product warranty. You can purchase extended warranty coverage and additional support services.
  • Page 10 About this document Customer accounts managed in the United Kingdom The Nortel Networks Service Desk provides technical support for INM customer accounts managed in the UK. You can reach the Service Desk from Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 17:00 (UK local time) using the...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction Network Wide Backup & Restore The Network Wide Backup & Restore Release 1.0 optional application enables the INM user to easily restore NE, Express NPC, or OPC/MOA lost data. The backup feature provides the ability to centralize and automate the backup of NE database and OPC configuration data to an INM server.

  • Page 12: Backup & Restore

    1-2 Introduction — MOA (OC-3/12 Express Release 5 for MX and HX; CX Release 4) • is compatible with the following SDH NE controllers: — EC-1 (TN-1P Release 2; TN-1C Releases 1, 2, 3; TN-1x Releases 7, 8; TN-4xE Releases 1, 2, 2.02, 3) —...

  • Page 13: Suspending And Unsuspending Automated Backups

    Collection information The INM B&R software collects and backs up the database from each controller on request or at scheduled intervals. This backup of the database is stored on the INM server to be used if a database has to be restored to the controller.
  • Page 14 1-4 Introduction Integrated Network Management 450-3101-031 Rel 1.0 Standard June 1999...

  • Page 15: Installation Of Network Wide Backup & Restore

    INM backup. This section also describes the procedure to uninstall the INM Network Wide Backup & Restore software and the procedure to save the configuration data. Chapter task list Refer to the following procedures to install or uninstall the Network Wide Backup &...

  • Page 16: Installing The Network Wide Backup & Restore Optional Application

    2-2 Installation of Network Wide Backup & Restore Procedure 2-1 Installing the Network Wide Backup & Restore optional application Use this procedure to install the Network Wide Backup & Restore software. Requirements Read this requirements section and the entire procedure through once before starting the procedure.
  • Page 17 <full path name> A directory called /inmbr will be created under the directory specified in this step (for example, the default directory will be /opt/nortel/inmbr). If you override the default with a directory called /my/directory/, the Backup & Restore software will be installed under /my/directory/inmbr.
  • Page 18 A message notifies you when the installation completes successfully. Note: If you receive a message about software not installed, review the requirements for installing the Network Wide Backup & Restore application. When the installation script has finished, the system returns to the UNIX prompt.

  • Page 19: Uninstalling The Network Wide Backup & Restore Optional Application

    Step Action Log in to the workstation as root. Start the Backup & Restore administration script. Enter cd /opt/nortel/inmbr Display the Backup & Restore administration menu. Enter ./br_admin To uninstall the network wide Backup & Restore application, make sure all INM users log out.

  • Page 20: Saving The Network Wide Backup & Restore Configuration Data

    Step Action Log in to the INM workstation as root. Start the Backup & Restore administration script. Enter cd /opt/nortel/inmbr Open the Backup & Restore administration menu. Enter ./br_admin To save the configuration data, use menu option 1. Enter A message prompts you to specify a .tar file.

  • Page 21: Administration Of Network Wide Backup & Restore

    Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore The Network Wide Backup & Restore feature offers you several options that improve network reliability and availability: • automated periodic backup of controller databases to the INM server • on demand one-time backup to the INM server •...

  • Page 22: Chapter Task List

    3-2 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore Chapter task list Refer to the following procedures in order to use the Network Wide Backup & Restore feature. Task Using the Controller List window Retrieving backup history Viewing and modifying controller information Restoring a backup Using the Recurring Backup option Using the One Time Backup option...

  • Page 23: Using The Controller List Window

    Procedure 3-1 Using the Controller List window Use this procedure to use the Controller List of the user interface. You can do the following: • filter the list • sort the list The contents of all tabs in the user interface are a static snapshot of the status at the instant that the view was created, as shown in the Controller list.
  • Page 24 3-4 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore Procedure 3-1 (continued) Using the Controller List window Step Action Determine by which column heading you want to sort the Controller List. You can sort by • • • • • • •...

  • Page 25: Retrieving Backup History

    Procedure 3-2 Retrieving backup history Use this procedure to retrieve and view backup history for individual controllers. With the History tab, you can do the following to a backup: • lock • unlock • delete Refer to Figure 3-1, The History tab on page 3-7. Requirements Before you start, you must •...
  • Page 26 3-6 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore Procedure 3-2 (continued) Retrieving backup history Step Action Select the individual backup you want from the Stored Backups list. The list displays the following columns: • • • • View the details of the backup from the Details list. Determine if you want to lock, unlock, or delete the backed up data.
  • Page 27 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore 3-7 Figure 3-1 The History tab INM00282 Network Wide Backup & Restore User Guide 450-3101-031 Rel 1.0 Standard June 1999...

  • Page 28: Viewing And Modifying Controller Information

    3-8 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore Procedure 3-3 Viewing and modifying controller information Use this procedure to • view controller information • add or delete a new controller to your Controller List Refer to Figure 3-2, The Controllers tab on page 3-9. Requirements Before you start, you must •...
  • Page 29 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore 3-9 Figure 3-2 The Controllers tab INM00280 Network Wide Backup & Restore User Guide 450-3101-031 Rel 1.0 Standard June 1999...

  • Page 30: Restoring A Backup

    3-10 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore Procedure 3-4 Restoring a backup Use this procedure to restore data to a controller. Refer to Figure 3-3, The Restore tab on page 3-12. Requirements Before you start, you must • refer to appropriate controllers’ NTPs for restoring from INM, and perform any steps required before performing INM restore including required hardware replacements •...
  • Page 31 Procedure 3-4 (continued) Restoring a backup Step Action Click on the Restore button A secondary window appears and shows the status of the restore to the controller. If the controller type is Express OPC or NPC Open the PC GUI. Log on to the NP that is being restored.
  • Page 32 3-12 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore Figure 3-3 The Restore tab INM00288 Integrated Network Management 450-3101-031 Rel 1.0 Standard June 1999...

  • Page 33: Using The Recurring Backup Option

    Procedure 3-5 Using the Recurring Backup option Use this procedure to add, edit, or clear a currently scheduled recurring backup of a controller. Note: You cannot schedule a backup if a backup or restore is in progress. The state of the controller must be idle to schedule a backup. Refer to Figure 3-4, The Recurring Backup tab on page 3-16.
  • Page 34 3-14 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore Procedure 3-5 (continued) Using the Recurring Backup option Step Action Determine the fields you want to edit. If you want to edit the start date of the recurring backup start time of the recurring backup frequency of the recurring backup transfer rate of the recurring backup (OPC only) number of backups to archive...
  • Page 35 Procedure 3-5 (continued) Using the Recurring Backup option Step Action Determine the transfer rate of the backup in bytes per second. In the OPC pacing speed: field, select among • Maximum • 10 000 • 50 000 • 100 000 •...
  • Page 36 3-16 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore Figure 3-4 The Recurring Backup tab INM00287 Integrated Network Management 450-3101-031 Rel 1.0 Standard June 1999...

  • Page 37: Using The One Time Backup Option

    Procedure 3-6 Using the One Time Backup option Use this procedure to add, edit, or delete a one time backup of a controller. Note: You cannot schedule a backup if a backup is in progress. The state of the controller must be idle to schedule a backup. Refer to Figure 3-5, The One Time Backup tab on page 3-19.
  • Page 38 3-18 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore Procedure 3-6 (continued) Using the One Time Backup option Step Action Determine the date when you want the one time backup to start. Type the one time backup start date into the Start date: fields. Note 1: Do not use a date earlier than today’s date.
  • Page 39 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore 3-19 Figure 3-5 The One Time Backup tab INM00284 Network Wide Backup & Restore User Guide 450-3101-031 Rel 1.0 Standard June 1999...

  • Page 40: Customizing User Preferences

    3-20 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore Procedure 3-7 Customizing user preferences Use this procedure to customize your user interface main window. Following are some of the tasks you can do: • set the printer you want to use •...
  • Page 41 Procedure 3-7 (continued) Customizing user preferences Step Action Click on the Concurrent FTP Jobs: field. Choose between 1 and 5 from the option menu. Go to step 10. Click on the Email Errors: section. • Click on the Yes button. •...
  • Page 42 3-22 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore Figure 3-6 The User Preferences tab INM00285 Integrated Network Management 450-3101-031 Rel 1.0 Standard June 1999 NTP Update Issue 1 July 1999...

  • Page 43: Printing And Exporting Data

    INM vs Backup & Restore OPC list • managed errors The INM vs Backup & Restore OPC List is generated by INM software. Refer to Figure 3-7, The Print & Export tab on page 3-25. Requirements Before you start, you must •...
  • Page 44 3-24 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore Procedure 3-8 (continued) Printing and exporting data Step Action Click on the Printer: button. Type the printer information in the field (e.g. lp -d pslj072). Click on the File: button. Type the file name in the field or click on the Browse button and select a file from the options offered.
  • Page 45 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore 3-25 Figure 3-7 The Print & Export tab INM00286 Network Wide Backup & Restore User Guide 450-3101-031 Rel 1.0 Standard June 1999...

  • Page 46: Viewing And Customizing Error Messages

    3-26 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore Procedure 3-9 Viewing and customizing error messages Use this procedure to view errors that occur during the backup or restore process. Use this procedure to also do the following: • change states for errors •...
  • Page 47 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore 3-27 Figure 3-8 The Manage Errors tab INM00283 Network Wide Backup & Restore User Guide 450-3101-031 Rel 1.0 Standard June 1999...

  • Page 48: Viewing The Status Of A Controller

    3-28 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore Procedure 3-10 Viewing the status of a controller Use this procedure to view the status of an individual controller. Refer to Figure 3-9, The Controller Status tab on page 3-29. Requirements Before you start, you must •...
  • Page 49 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore 3-29 Figure 3-9 The Controller Status tab INM00281 Network Wide Backup & Restore User Guide 450-3101-031 Rel 1.0 Standard June 1999...

  • Page 50: Canceling An Active Controller

    3-30 Administration of Network Wide Backup & Restore Procedure 3-11 Canceling an active controller Use this procedure to cancel an active controller. Requirements Before you start, you must • be at the Network Wide Backup & Restore window • select the Controller Status tab (refer to Figure 3-9, The Controller Status tab on page 3-29) •...

  • Page 51: List Of Terms

    List of terms add-drop multiplexer alarm signal that alerts staff to an equipment fault or problem AMBB Application Management Building Block Application Programming Interface Asynchronous Transfer Mode building block BLSR bidirectional line switched ring CCITT Consultative Committee on International Telegraphy and Telephony. This committee has been replaced by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) contract interface...
  • Page 52 4-2 List of terms CORBA Common Object Request Broker Architecture circuit pack group connection termination point data communication equipment data communications network distinguished name; a unique identifier for an object instance that uses a specific format distributed processing environment data termination equipment Event Forwarding Discriminator FMBB Fault Management Building Block...
  • Page 53 Nortel Networks technical publication OAM&P operations, administration, maintenance, and provisioning OC-12 Optical Signal Carrier level 12 (622.080 M bps); an optical carrier signal in the...
  • Page 54 4-4 List of terms OC-3 Optical Signal Carrier level 3 (155.520M bps); an optical carrier signal in the SONET optical format which is three times the OC-1 rate (OC-1 is an STS-1 signal translated into an optical signal) OC-48 Optical Signal Carrier level 48 (2.488 G bps); an optical carrier signal in the SONET optical format which is 48 times the OC-1 rate (OC-1 is an STS-1 signal translated into an optical signal) OPerations Controller...
  • Page 55 span all network elements under the control of a single operations controller (OPC) STS-1 Synchronous Transport Signal level 1 (SONET, 51.84 Mbit/s) subnetwork graphical collection of objects organized into groups to represent the network elements monitored by INM Broadband. system network elements associated with the same payload TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol...
  • Page 56 4-6 List of terms Integrated Network Management 450-3101-031 Rel 1.0 Standard June 1999...

  • Page 57: Index

    Index Add OC-3 PC GUI Server dialog 3-22 Delete OC-3 PC GUI Server dialog 3-25 Error dialog 3-12, 3-16, 3-29 Modify OC-3 PC GUI Server dialog 3-22 Show NE List dialog 3-2 Show NE List dialog<Diagram> 3-2 user interface 3-22 Delete OC-3 PC GUI Server dialog 3-25 Error dialog 3-12, 3-16, 3-29 Modify OC-3 PC GUI Server dialog 3-22...
  • Page 58 5-2 Index Integrated Network Management 450-3101-031 Rel 1.0 Standard June 1999...
  • Page 60 Except as expressly authorized in writing by Nortel Networks, the holder is granted no rights to use the information contained herein. *Nortel Networks, the Nortel Networks logo, the Globemark, How...

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