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Copyright © 1997 by Network Computing Devices, Inc.
HMX, Explora, NCDnet, and NCDware are trademarks of Network Computing Devices, Inc.
Other trademarks and service marks are the trademarks and service marks
of their respective companies.
Part number 9300572 Rev. B

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  • Page 1 Copyright © 1997 by Network Computing Devices, Inc. HMX, Explora, NCDnet, and NCDware are trademarks of Network Computing Devices, Inc. Other trademarks and service marks are the trademarks and service marks of their respective companies. Part number 9300572 Rev. B...
  • Page 2 Installing NCDware This booklet tells you how to install ware from onto CD-ROM and WinCenter systems using installation programs. Use UNIX this booklet in conjunction with the ware Release Notes. To Install: See: ware UNIX hosts page 3 in this...
  • Page 3 . If you do not already have a PEX (3D license, contact Sales Support at (650) 694-0650. NCDware Contents ware provides X servers and support files for the , Explora, Explora Pro, Explora 400/450 series, and Explora 700 network computers, also called terminals.
  • Page 4 CD-ROM PCMCIA Installing NCDware on UNIX Systems The procedure in this section describes how to install ware on the host and configure terminals to be used on the network. For information on modifying or removing terminals from the network, see the System Administrator’s Guide for UNIX Systems.
  • Page 5 Installs X servers; server modules containing local clients, extensions, libraries, and protocols; host system executables and fonts; color database; X keysym database; and configuration files (listed in the Release Notes). Starts the license management software and adds startup commands to the host startup files. Configures terminals on the network, updating network and host databases to include required addressing information.
  • Page 6 Terminal model The terminal model name, such as HMX, Explora Explora Pro, Explora 400/450 series, or Explora 700. Ethernet address A physical identifier placed in NVRAM the factory and printed on a sticker on the bottom of the terminal base or the outside of the carton containing the base.
  • Page 7 Gateway address of the gateway device. You need to supply a gateway address only if the terminal is on a different subnet from the host computer. Licensed If you are using node-locked licenses for features/node any licensed features, you need to know the licenses 12- or 16-character license string for each licensed feature.
  • Page 8 On SunOS, mount the CD-ROM # mount -r -t hsfs /dev/ cdrom /cdrom <CR> On Solaris hosts not running the Volume Management daemon, mount the CD-ROM # /etc/mount -F hsfs -r /dev/ cdrom /cdrom <CR> On Solaris systems running the Volume Management Note daemon, you do not need to run the command.
  • Page 9 Start ncdinstall 5. Make an empty install directory and change to it. For example: # mkdir /home/ncd/ rel_ver <CR> # cd /home/ncd/ rel_ver <CR> where is the release version, such as 5.0.124. rel_ver 6. Start ncdinstall On SunOS, Solaris, or SGI, type: # /cdrom/ncdinstall <CR>...
  • Page 10 Install NCDware 7. From the Main Menu, select 1 Install NCDware. 8. From the Install NCDware menu, select 1 CD-ROM. If you are installing from a staging directory and want to install on another workstation, select 2 Disk.
  • Page 11 10. Select the file groups you want to install. To install all groups, type all at the prompt. 11. Supply the terminal models for which you are installing X servers. Type the number of each model you are installing from the options listed.
  • Page 12 Select whether you want to continue anyway (which usually results in an unsuccessful installation); or press t to return to the Install NCDware menu to select to install fewer files; or press q to quit to free enough space for the installation.
  • Page 13 15. After confirming sufficient space, lists the file groups ncdinstall you selected to install and the directories where they will be installed. If the directories do not exist, creates them. ncdinstall Verify that should proceed by pressing Return. ncdinstall installs the following: ncdinstall X servers in /tftpboot...
  • Page 14 Prepare Host Services for Terminal Booting 16. From the Main Menu, select 2 Prepare System Services. checks that , a login service, and the ncdinstall BOOTP TFTP or NFS license management services are available. If any service is not running, attempts to start it.
  • Page 15 24. Specify whether you want to license an optional feature. If you are not using node-locked licenses, press Return and go to Step 25. If you are using node licenses, answer the following: a. Type y to indicate you want to use an optional licensed feature.

  • Page 16: Using Setup

    Installing NCDware on WinCenter Systems The procedure in this section is required for -only networks. If your network computers (also called terminals) are on an -only network, you need to install ware on a WinCenter server so it can act as a boot server for the terminals.
  • Page 17 To install ware: 1. Place the ware in the drive. CD-ROM CD-ROM 2. To run setup, choose one of the following: From the menu bar, select File Run. Then type d:\WINNT\setup and press Return (where d is the drive). CD-ROM Double click on the File Manager and select the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 18 finish installing all of the components. Select Ok to continue the installation. 8. The Select Components Dialog box reappears. Install NCDware is the default. Select Next to install ware. 9. Choose the default destination path for installing ware, c:\tftpboot, or type the path you wish to use.
  • Page 19 12. The screen lists the fonts you can install. 13. Accept the default fonts, select additional fonts, or clear selected default fonts. Select Next to continue. 14. The system begins to install the ware files. A set of thermometers appear and an information window names each file as it is installed.
  • Page 20 15. The screen displays the configuration files you can select to install: Select Standard NCDware (for and WinCenter use) UNIX for devices running on mixed networks. NT/UNIX Select WinCenter only for -only networks. Select Next to install the appropriate configuration files.

  • Page 21: In Case Of Trouble

    For More Information See the NCDware Release Notes, the System Administrator’s Guide for UNIX Systems, or the WinCenter documentation for information about terminal and host configuration. In Case of Trouble If you encounter difficulties, send e-mail or a Technical Support or contact them by phone.
  • Page 22 Phoning Technical Support You can also phone (800) 800-9599 and ask for Technical Support. Be prepared with the following information when you call: Model name of the terminal. Release of ware you are running. Release of WinCenter you are running. Host system you are on.
  • Page 23 Notes...