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Netra™ Internet Server
3.1 User's Manual
The Network Is the Computer
Sun Microsystems Computer Company
2550 Garcia Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043 USA
415 960-1300
fax 415 969-9131
Part No.: 802-7157-10
Revision A, September 1996
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  • Page 1 Netra™ Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual The Network Is the Computer ™ Sun Microsystems Computer Company 2550 Garcia Avenue Mountain View, CA 94043 USA 415 960-1300 fax 415 969-9131 Part No.: 802-7157-10 Revision A, September 1996...
  • Page 2 Sun. Sun, Sun Microsystems, le logo Sun, Solaris, Solstice, et Netra sont des marques déposées ou enregistrées de Sun Microsystems, Inc. aux Etats- Unis et dans d’autres pays.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Internet Service Provider......The Netra Server Administrator ......
  • Page 4 7. Name Service Administration ......Name Services on the Netra Server ..... . .
  • Page 5 8. Netscape Enterprise Server Administration....Configuring Web Servers ....... Part 3 —Network Connection Administration 9.
  • Page 6 14. Routing Administration....... . 14-1 Netra System Routers ........14-1 Dynamic Router .
  • Page 7 Part 5 —System Administration 19. Netra System Administration ......19-1 Audio Volume ........19-2 External Disks.
  • Page 8 Part 6 —Crash Recovery 20. Netra System Recovery ....... . 20-1 Reconfiguration, Repair, and Reinstallation .
  • Page 9 Figures Figure 1-1 LAN that Uses the Netra Server as a Router ....Figure 1-2 Intranet Configuration for Netra Servers....
  • Page 10 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...
  • Page 11 User Input Elements ........Table 3-2 Netra Navigation Icons....... . . Table 3-3 Netra Information Icons .

  • Page 12: Root Password Administration

    Information for Removing Packages/Patches ... . . 19-15 Table 19-11 Information for System Administrator Alias ....19-16 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...
  • Page 13 Table 19-12 Information for System Defaults ......19-17 Table 19-13 Information for Unconfiguring Modules ....19-18 Table 19-14 Information for User Accounts .
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  • Page 15: Preface

    Preface This manual, the Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual, is written for the Netra™ system administrator. Some knowledge of networking concepts and terminology is assumed. Using the Netra Internet Server Manuals The Netra Internet server comes with two types of manuals: a Netra hardware manual (or manual set) and the Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual.

  • Page 16: How This Book Is Organized

    How This Book Is Organized The information in this manual is organized in six parts: Part 1 —Setting Up the Netra Server—introduces the Netra server and its user interface and describes how to configure it. Part 2 —Network Services Administration—describes the Netra server’s Network Services Administration modules.

  • Page 17: Typographic Conventions

    Typographic Conventions The following table describes the typographic conventions used in this book. Table P-1 Typographic Conventions Typeface or Symbol Meaning Example The names of commands, Edit your .login file. AaBbCc123 files, and directories; Use ls -a to list all files. on-screen computer output machine_name% You have mail.

  • Page 18: Sun Welcomes Your Comments

    Ordering Sun Documents The SunDocs Order Desk is a distribution center for Sun Microsystems technical documents. You can use major credit cards and company purchase orders. You can order documents in the following ways: Country Telephone United States 1-800-873-7869 1-800-944-0661...

  • Page 19: Part 1 -Setting Up The Netra Server

    Part 1 — Setting Up the Netra Server The four chapters in Part 1 introduce the Netra server and its user interface and describe how to configure it. • Chapter 1, “Overview,” describes the Netra server’s capabilities. • Chapter 2, “Client System Requirements,” describes the software requirements for client systems.

  • Page 21: Overview

    World Wide Web (WWW), and use other services available over the Internet. The Netra server can also be used in an intranet configuration to provide services for a local LAN. The Netra server’s graphical user interface-based tools make installation,...

  • Page 22: The Internet Service Provider

    The Internet Service Provider An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is the organization that provides your connection to the Internet. The Netra Internet server is the gateway from your local network to the Internet via the ISP’s communications server. The Netra server on your LAN provides one end of a data communications link, such as a direct line or modem connection.

  • Page 23: Using The Netra Server In A Network Topology

    Internet to the clients on the LAN. If only one network port exists on the Netra server, the scenario in Figure 1-1 is supported by adding virtual network interfaces.

  • Page 24: Figure 1-1 Lan That Uses The Netra Server As A Router

    Customer LAN 129.144.79.5 129.144.79.0 PC and MAC clients 129.144.79.6 Netra server (ren) bert ernie 129.144.78.4 129.144.79.3 129.144.79.4 comedy.tv.net larry curly 129.144.78.1 129.144.78.2 129.144.78.3 Figure 1-1 LAN that Uses the Netra Server as a Router Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...
  • Page 25 Figure 1-2 shows an example intranet configuration. Here, two departmental Netra servers share global information provided by a third Netra server. Netra server Netra server Netra server PC and PC and Mac clients Mac clients Figure 1-2 Intranet Configuration for Netra Servers...
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  • Page 27: Client System Requirements

    Client System Requirements This chapter discusses the requirements for client systems on your LAN. Make sure these systems are set up before you configure and use the Netra server. Basic Software Requirements Each client system (PC, Macintosh, or other) must have the following types of software to communicate with the Internet through the Netra server.

  • Page 28: Installing The Ipx Gateway On A Client System

    file transfer capabilities through the built-in IPX-to-IP gateway. The IPX network number that is used on the existing NetWare server must also be used in the IPX Gateway’s configuration in the Netra server on that LAN. For example, assume you have the setup shown in Figure 2-1.
  • Page 29 Frame type: Ethernet_802.3 • IPX network number: 12345678 then the network interface for the Netra server on that LAN should also have the same SPX/IPX configuration: a frame type of Ethernet_802.3 and an IPX network number of 12345678. If you have two frame types on the NetWare server, you can choose either one or both frame types (you must use at least one of them).
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  • Page 31: Understanding The Netra User Interface

    Netra system. Netra Administration Modules An administration function in the Netra user interface is called a module and is made up of a set of related tasks. For example, the User Accounts module contains tasks to add user accounts as well as to modify or delete them. These modules are grouped into four categories: •...

  • Page 32: Types Of Pages

    Figure 3-1 Navigation Page The example in Figure 3-1 shows that there is one account on the Netra server: Jerry The Mouse. You can change or remove this account by selecting the Modify or Delete links, or you can add a new account. Note that if no accounts were defined, only the Add a user link would be displayed.

  • Page 33: Table 3-1 User Input Elements

    Release over a new option to select it. Scrolling List A list of options displayed in a window. Click on an option to select it. Scrolling lists can allow multiple selections. Understanding the Netra User Interface...

  • Page 34: Figure 3-2 Task Page (Form)

    Errors are marked on the form, alongside the relevant field. Figure 3-3 shows an Error form for the User Accounts module. Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...

  • Page 35: Figure 3-3 Error Form

    Figure 3-3 Error Form Note – If the information you enter in a form produces an error, the system state is not changed. The form is re-displayed with the erroneous data. You must correct the data. Understanding the Netra User Interface...

  • Page 36: Figure 3-4 Verify Form

    Verify Form Help Page The Netra user interface also provides Help pages that contain the information you need to fill out a form. All forms have a help icon. Some Help pages use terms that are linked to the glossary. To return to the related form from a Help page, use the back arrow icon described in Table 3-2.

  • Page 37: Figure 3-5 Help Page

    Glossary page. The Glossary page is displayed in a scrolling window. To return to the Help page, use the back arrow icon. Understanding the Netra User Interface...

  • Page 38: Figure 3-6 Success Page

    A Status page confirms that the system state has changed. Figure 3-6 shows a Success page for the User Accounts module. Figure 3-6 Success Page Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...

  • Page 39: Navigation Icons

    Netra Navigation Icons Icon Description Home icon. Returns to the Netra Main Administration page. (Selecting the banner will also do this.) The Help icon. Contains explanations of fields in the related form. Back Arrow icon. Goes back 1 navigation page. (Forms are skipped.) Back Arrow icon.

  • Page 40: Information Icons

    Information icon. Calls attention to important messages in response to submitting a form. The message indicates the status of the operation. Error icon. Calls attention to errors in form entries. Success icon. Shows that a task has been completed successfully. 3-10 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...

  • Page 41: Accessing The Netra Administration Framework

    Accessing the Netra Administration Framework The HTML-based Netra administration framework is accessed through a dedicated administration Web server. To access this framework, you must use a Web browser and provide a user name and password. Two methods are described below.
  • Page 42 2. Open the following URL: netra http:// where netra is the host name or host address for your Netra server. The Netra password screen is displayed. 3. Enter setup for the User ID and setup for the Password. The Netra Welcome page is displayed.

  • Page 43: Performing The Initial Configuration

    Options for Initial Configuration You have two choices when performing the initial configuration: • If you have a monitor for the Netra server, you can perform the initial configuration using the monitor. (See page 4-2.) • If you do not have a monitor, you must perform the initial configuration using a PC on the LAN.

  • Page 44: Using A Monitor For Initial Configuration

    Using a Monitor for Initial Configuration To Prepare for Configuration 1. Physically connect the Netra server to the LAN, and attach the monitor and keyboard. (Refer to your Netra hardware installation manual for instructions.) 2. Obtain the following configuration information for your site: •...
  • Page 45 Two optional tasks are also displayed. 2. If you want to install a localized version of your Netra software, perform the following tasks; if not, proceed to Step 3.
  • Page 46 A message saying the Netra server needs to be restarted is displayed. You can restart the Netra server once you finish configuring it. Note – If you choose to restart the Netra server immediately, you must repeat the initial login sequence (notice that the new host name is used) to bring you to the Initial Configuration page.
  • Page 47 If you are saving your configuration to diskette, select Save configuration to diskette; if not, select Save configuration to file system. 3. If you did not restart the Netra server after entering the host name, do the following: a. Select System Administration: Restart and Shutdown.

  • Page 48: Using A Pc For Initial Configuration

    Creating a partial configuration diskette using the Utilities diskette that was shipped with your Netra system. • Connecting the Netra server to the LAN, insert the partial configuration diskette, and power on the Netra server. • Using a client on the LAN to complete the initial configuration.
  • Page 49 4. Enter the name of the Netra server. Enter the Host Name for the Netra Server: 5. Enter the number that corresponds to the network interface in your server: The following interfaces may be available on your Netra server: 1) Lance Ethernet 2) Quad Ethernet...
  • Page 50 6. Enter the Ethernet port that you are using to connect the Netra server to the local area network: Which port are you using on the Netra to connect to the local area network? [0]: 7. Enter the number corresponding to the type of network you have:...
  • Page 51 Netra server. 9. Eject the diskette from the drive. 10. Make sure your Netra server is connected to the LAN. Refer to your Netra hardware installation manual for this procedure. 11. Insert the diskette with partial configuration information in the Netra diskette drive.
  • Page 52 The Initial Configuration page is displayed with the remaining configuration tasks. 5. If you want to install a localized version of your Netra software, perform the following tasks; if not, proceed to Step 6. a. Select the Install localized Netra software option.
  • Page 53 2. Once the Netra server is completely configured, save the configuration information as follows: a. Insert a blank diskette into the Netra disk drive. If you do not have a diskette drive on your Netra server, proceed to Step b. b. Select System Administration: Save and Restore Configuration.
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  • Page 55: Part 2 - Network Services Administration

    Part 2 — Network Services Administration The chapters in Part 2 describe the Netra server’s Network Services Administration modules. • Chapter 5, “Anonymous FTP Administration,” describes how to configure the Netra server as an anonymous FTP server. • Chapter 6, “Mail Administration,” describes how to set up mail aliases and return addresses.

  • Page 57: Anonymous Ftp Administration

    • Enable anonymous FTP with upload capability only: Anonymous users can connect to the Netra server and copy files from the server but not to the server. • Disable anonymous FTP: Anonymous users cannot connect to the Netra...
  • Page 58 /export/ftp/incoming directory. FTP users will see this directory as /incoming. The Anonymous FTP administration module displays the current configuration state of your Netra server. If you want to change this state, use the radio buttons to select one of the other two configuration options. To Configure Anonymous FTP 1.

  • Page 59: Mail Administration

    Netra server. Mail Return Address The mail return address is set for all mail originating on the Netra server. You have the option of including the Netra server host name in the return address.

  • Page 60: Mail Aliases

    Tom wants his mail sent to his personal machine, grover, add a personal alias for Tom (with the user name tom) to the Netra server. The alias will contain one member: tom@grover. The name of the alias will be the same as Tom’s user name (that is, tom).

  • Page 61: Mail Procedures

    The return address on mail does not include the host name of the Netra server. user@host.domain The return address on mail includes the host name of the Netra server. Aliases Note – If no aliases are defined, you will only see the Add a mail alias option.

  • Page 62: Table 6-2 Information For Mail Alias Administration

    To modify an existing alias, select Modify for the required alias, and make the changes in the form using Table 6-2. • To delete an alias, select Delete for the alias you want to remove; then confirm your operation. Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...

  • Page 63: Name Service Administration

    Local name service: Translation is done locally (by looking up the name in a file) • Network Information Service (NIS): Translation is done by an NIS server (running on another host) • Domain Name Service (DNS): Translation is provided by a DNS server (running either on the Netra server or on another host)

  • Page 64: Local Name Service

    The Netra server can use any or all of the name services at the same time. If you decide to use more than one name service, they are tried in the following order: local name service, NIS, DNS. For example, suppose your Netra server is configured to use the local name service and DNS.

  • Page 65: Figure 7-1 Example Of Dns Domains

    myworld soap local comedy green access — A sub-domain of the domain net — A sub-domain of tv.net, isp.net, or myworld.net Figure 7-1 Example of DNS Domains Every domain has two or more systems that keep a database of DNS names for that domain.

  • Page 66: Configuration Options

    Local Name Service For the Local name service, the Netra server is both client and server. As a local name server, your Netra server will contain a list of host-name-to-host-address mappings for its own use. These mappings are only available to applications running on the Netra server.

  • Page 67: How To Set Up Name Services

    DNS requires you to configure two independent pieces: a client and a server. If you configure the Netra server as a DNS server, it is usually best to also be a client of this DNS server. (Note that you must configure the DNS server first and then configure it as a client.)

  • Page 68: Name Service Procedures

    To unconfigure an NIS client domain, select Network Service Administration: Name Service Administer NIS Unconfigure. The Netra server will no longer use NIS to resolve host names, and the NIS client domain name is ignored. Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...

  • Page 69: Local Name Server Administration

    Local Name Server Administration To Configure the Netra Server as a Local Server 1. Select Network Services Administration: Name Service Administer Local. The Local Name Server Administration page is displayed. 2. Enter the information in the form using Table 7-2.

  • Page 70: Dns Server Administration

    Host Addresses name servers to contact to resolve name service queries. If the Netra server is behind a firewall, use the names and addresses of name servers on the firewall. If the Netra server is a root name server, this field can remain empty.
  • Page 71 DNS Primary Server Information Primary Domain Name The name of the primary domain. If the Netra server is a root name server, use the domain name root. The domain name is assumed to be fully qualified (do not use a trailing period).
  • Page 72 • To modify a DNS primary domain, select Modify, and make the changes in the form using Table 7-5. • To delete a DNS primary domain, select Delete; then confirm the operation. 7-10 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...
  • Page 73 The name of the secondary domain. Use the domain name Name root if the Netra system is a secondary server for the root domain. The domain name is assumed to be fully-qualified (do not use a trailing period). Example: tv.net Master DNS Servers’...
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  • Page 75: Netscape Enterprise Server Administration

    URL http://hostname:82. To access the Netscape Administration Server you must provide a user name (setup) and password. The password is the same as the current Netra administration password. It can only be changed using the Netscape Administration Server. Changing the password enables people other than the...

  • Page 76: Configuring Web Servers

    Web servers. For further details refer to the Netscape documentation that was shipped with your Netra system. Note – If you are setting up multiple Web servers on your Netra server, each host address must be unique. The default document root directory for a Web server must be /export/htdocs.

  • Page 77: Part 3 -Network Connection Administration

    Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) network. • Chapter 10, “High-Speed Serial Interface Administration,” describes how to connect the Netra server to a remote host using an HSI interface and PPP. • Chapter 11, “ISDN Administration,” describes how to connect the Netra server to a remote host using ISDN and PPP.

  • Page 79: Atm Administration

    IP address to an ATM address and establishing the connection to the host to which a message is addressed. The Netra ATM administration module supports SunATM version 2.0 software and SunATM-155 version 2.0 hardware. (The SunATM-155/Mfiber SBus Adapter 2.0 and SunATM-155/UTP5 SBus Adapter 2.0 are single-wide SBus...

  • Page 80: Classical Internet Protocol Interface

    Netra server must be configured as a static router. Routes to the routers in the ATM subnet must be explicitly added. Each ATM port (SBus card) on the Netra server supports only one Classical IP interface. LAN Emulation Interface...

  • Page 81: Configuring Atm Interfaces

    Configuring ATM Interfaces To configure ATM interfaces on the Netra server, you must perform the following general tasks: 1. Set the type of framing interface. ATM switches use either the SDH or the SONET framing interface. (The framing interface used by your ATM switch should be in the switch product information.) Set the framing interface type using the Change...

  • Page 82: Atm Procedures

    Framing Interface The supported ATM switch framing interface. The Netra default framing interface type is SONET. Choices: SONET, SDH 4. Restart the Netra server using System Administration: Restart and Shutdown. User Network Interface To Change the User Network Interface Version 1.

  • Page 83: Classical Ip Interface

    ARP Server Prefix The 13-byte prefix of the ARP server switch. If the ARP server is on the same switch as the Netra server, no entry is required. If there is no entry in this field, the local switch prefix is used.

  • Page 84: Lan Emulation Interface

    • To unconfigure a Classical IP interface, select Unconfigure for the interface you want to remove; then confirm the operation. 3. Restart the Netra server using System Administration: Restart and Shutdown. LAN Emulation Interface To Configure a LAN Emulation Interface 1.
  • Page 85 Table 9-4. • To unconfigure a LAN emulation interface, select Unconfigure for the interface you want to remove; then confirm the operation. 3. Restart the Netra server using System Administration: Restart and Shutdown. ATM Administration...
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  • Page 87: High-Speed Serial Interface Administration

    Note – The Netra software only displays information about network interface hardware that is currently attached to the Netra server. (Refer to your Netra hardware installation manual for instructions on adding network interface hardware. See the “Software Management” module in Chapter 19 for software installation instructions.)

  • Page 88: Table 10-1 Information For High-Speed Serial Interface

    3. Enter the information in the form using Table 10-1. Table 10-1 Information for High-Speed Serial Interface Local Host Address The host address of the HSI interface (that is, the Netra end of the HSI connection). It is provided by the ISP. Example: 129.144.102.27 Local Netmask The netmask of the local area network.

  • Page 89: Isdn Administration

    ISDN and PPP are supported. The compression and multi-point links configurations are not supported. (If you need advanced configurations for your site, you can unconfigure the Netra ISDN module and use the tools provided by the SunISDN software instead.)

  • Page 90: Connecting To A Remote Host Using Isdn

    • Ascend: Use CHAP as the security protocol and MP-Ascend as the encapsulation protocol. • Cisco: Use CHAP as the security protocol and MP-Other as the encapsulation protocol for Multilink. • Network Express: Use MP-Other as the encapsulation protocol for Multilink. 11-2 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...

  • Page 91: Isdn Procedures

    ISDN Procedures Remote Host Connections To Add a Remote Host Connection 1. Select Network Connection Administration: ISDN Administration a remote host connection. The ISDN Remote Host Connection page is displayed. 2. Enter the information in the form using Table 11-1. Table 11-1 Information for ISDN Remote Host Connection Connection Remote Host Address...
  • Page 92 (Optional) The phone number to dial to reach the system at the other end of the ISDN connection. This number need only be entered if it is supplied by the remote system. Example: 17005554141 11-4 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...

  • Page 93: Local Port Assignments

    To Modify or Delete Remote Host Connections 1. Select Network Connection Administration: ISDN Administration. The ISDN Administration page is displayed. 2. Select one of the following: • To modify an existing interface, select Modify, and make the changes in the form using Table 11-1.
  • Page 94 (Optional) If more than one ISDN device is using the same ISDN line, sub-addressing can be used to address each device. This is an advanced feature; consult the ISDN documentation for details. 11-6 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...

  • Page 95: Remote Host Connection Log

    Table 11-2 Information for Configuring a Port (ISDN) (Continued) SPID (Optional) The service profile identifier. It is used in North America as an additional identifier and in conjunction with the calling number, to identify the local number to the local switch.
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  • Page 97: Local Area Network Administration

    Network Port The network port provides the physical link between machines that comprise a network. Ports can be built into the Netra server, or they can be provided by SBus cards in the server. The Netra server supports the following types of network hardware: •...

  • Page 98: Lan Procedures

    (See “Installing the IPX Gateway on a Client System” on page 2- 2” for information about SPX/IPX network numbers and frame types.) LAN Procedures Note – You cannot administer the Netra server from a remote client without defining the network interface. To Configure a Network Interface 1.

  • Page 99: Table 12-1 Network Interface Administration: Tcp/Ip

    3. Enter the information in the form using one of the following tables. • If you selected TCP/IP, use Table 12-1: Table 12-1 Network Interface Administration: TCP/IP Host Address The host address for the network interface. This address should not be on the same network as any other configured interface. Example: 129.144.79.5 Netmask The netmask address that determines the network with which the...
  • Page 100 1. Select Network Connection Administration: Local Area Network. The Local Area Network Administration page is displayed with a list of network interfaces to delete. 2. Select Delete for the interface you want to remove; then confirm the operation. 12-4 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...

  • Page 101: Modem Administration

    Modem Administration This chapter describes how to set up a point-to-point protocol (PPP) link between the Netra server and a remote host using a modem. PPP allows two computers to be connected over a two-way communications link. The connection is established as needed. The Modem Administration module enables you to administer connections to a remote host system (for example, your ISP) using PPP.

  • Page 102: Modem Procedures

    2. Assigning a modem to a port. Your modem must be physically connected to the Netra server on one of the serial ports. Assign your modem to a specific port by using the appropriate Assign a modem to Port x option, as described on page 13-5.
  • Page 103 This default route is removed when the connection is terminated. Serial Port Name The name of the serial port on the Netra server through which to connect to the remote host. Choices: ports with connected modems.

  • Page 104: Modem Definitions

    Modem Definitions Note – The Netra server defines 33 modems. You cannot change these definitions or use any of them as your modem name. To Add a Modem Definition 1. Select Network Connection Administration: Modem Add a modem definition. The Add a Modem Definition page is displayed.

  • Page 105: Modem Port Assignments

    To Modify or Delete a Modem Definition 1. Select Network Connection Administration: Modem. The Modem Administration page is displayed. 2. Select one of the following. • To modify an existing modem definition, select Modify, and make the changes in the form using Table 13-2. •...

  • Page 106: Modem Log Files

    2. Select one of the following options: • To view information in the log file, select View log file. • To clear information in the log file, select Clear log file; then confirm the operation. 13-6 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...

  • Page 107: Routing Administration

    Routing Administration This chapter describes how to configure the Netra server as a router. Routing is the mechanism by which systems on different networks can communicate with each other. Each network usually has at least one system called a router. A router is a system that is connected to multiple networks; it maintains information that defines routes between host systems and networks.

  • Page 108: Static Router

    When the Netra server is configured as a dynamic router, broadcasting RIP information over point-to-point (PPP) links can be enabled or disabled. If additional PPP links are defined after the dynamic router is configured, you...

  • Page 109: Routing Procedures

    Host address of the router used for accessing the destination address. Hop Count A value of 0 or greater. 0 means the Netra server is the router; a value greater than 0 means that another system is the router. To Modify a Static Router 1.

  • Page 110: Dynamic Router

    Netra system is restarted. Hop Count A value of 0 or greater. 0 means the Netra server is the router; a value greater than 0 means that another system is the router. Status Active or Passive.

  • Page 111: Not A Router

    Not a Router To Configure the Netra System as Not a Router Note – Once the Netra server is already configured as “not a router,” this option is not displayed. Select Network Connection Administration: Routing Turn off routing; then confirm the operation.
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  • Page 113: Part 4 -Security Administration

    Chapter 16, “Solstice FireWall-First! Administration,” describes the Solstice Firewall-First! network security software. • Chapter 17, “Network Service Access Administration,” describes the network services available on the Netra server and how to control access to them. • Chapter 18, “Root Password Administration,” describes how to set the root...

  • Page 115: Administration Web Server

    Administration Web Server The Netra server provides an Administration Web Server, which you can use to administer of all the modules. To protect against unauthorized access, there are two security features: only selected machines are allowed to access the Administration Web Server and a password must be used from those machines.

  • Page 116: Host Access Control

    A password can be a combination of any characters. New Administration A new password that will be used to access your Netra Password server. The password is not echoed as you type it. •If you change the existing password, you have to re-authenticate the browser connection using the new password you provide.

  • Page 117: Solstice Firewall-First! Administration

    Solstice FireWall-First! is managed from a browser that is running either on the Netra server or on another machine on the network. In the latter case, Solstice FireWall-First! must be configured to allow remote administration.

  • Page 118: Configuring The Initial Security Policy

    Internet Phone: Disallow incoming or outgoing connections. • Any Other: Disallow incoming or outgoing connections. Note – For Netra systems that do not have a monitor, remote administration is allowed as part of the default security policy. Solstice FireWall-First! Licensing The Solstice FireWall-First! software comes with a pre-installed basic license.

  • Page 119: Using The Solstice Firewall-First! Software

    Using the Solstice FireWall-First! Software To Use the Solstice FireWall-First! Product 1. Select Security Administration: FireWall-First!. This takes you to the main administration page for the Solstice FireWall-First! product. 2. Display other Solstice FireWall-First! administration pages as follows: • Select Policy and Status to display the security policy and system status pages, or to modify the security policy.
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  • Page 121: Network Service Access Administration

    Network Service Access Administration The Netra server provides a number of generic network services that do not have administration modules associated with them. These services allow users to access information and facilities on the server. You can restrict access to any or all of these services using the Network Service Access module.
  • Page 122 Netra server. • Diagnostic Packet Tester (spray): Allows a remote user to send a one-way stream of packets to the Netra server to see how many are received and at what rate. • Broadcast Messages (rwall): Allows a single message from a remote user to be sent to all users logged into the Netra server.

  • Page 123: Table 17-1 Security Levels For Network Services

    To Control Access to Network Services 1. Select Security Administration: Network Service Access. The Network Service Access Administration page is displayed with a list of the server’s network services and corresponding access levels. 2. Select the access mode for each network service using Table 17-1. Table 17-1 Security Levels for Network Services Access Modes None...
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  • Page 125: Root Password Administration

    Netra server. This account is called root. When the Netra server is accessed by the root user, many of the restrictions that apply to regular user accounts are removed.

  • Page 126: Table 18-1 Information For Root Password Administration

    field empty. The password can be composed of any combination of characters. New Root Password The new password that will be used to access your Netra server. Reenter New Root A repetition of the password used to access your Netra Password server.

  • Page 127: Part 5 -System Administration

    Part 5 — System Administration Part 5 contains one chapter that describes the Netra server’s System Administration modules. • Chapter 19, “Netra System Administration,” describes system administration tasks, such as backing up the file system, installing packages/patches, administering user accounts, and so on.
  • Page 129 Netra System Administration This chapter describes the following system administration modules: Audio Volume page 19-2 External Disks page 19-3 File System Backup and Restore page 19-4 Host Name page 19-8 Log Files page 19-9 Restart and Shutdown page 19-10 Save and Restore Configuration...

  • Page 130: Table 19-1 Information For Audio Administration

    The destination of the audio output. Select built-in speaker, headphone jack, or line out. Play Sample Sound Plays a sound at the selected volume on the Netra system speaker. Choices: Yes, No 19-2 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...

  • Page 131: Netra System Administration

    To erase a disk, select Erase and confirm the operation. Note – If an external disk is attached to the Netra server but is not in the expected Netra format, you will not see the mount option. Erase the disk first.

  • Page 132: File System Backup And Restore

    Note – The Netra software does not display the File System Backup and Restore module if a tape drive is not attached to the Netra server. If you add a new tape drive to an already-configured Netra server, restart the server with the Check for new devices during restart option so that it recognizes the new drive.

  • Page 133: Restore Options

    When a directory is restored, all files and directories in that directory are copied from the backup tape to the Netra file system. For example, if you restore the Users’ homes directory, all files in all users’ directories are copied to the file system.
  • Page 134 The Immediate File System Backup page is displayed. 3. Enter the information in the form using the Backup Device, Eject Tape, and Directories fields in Table 19-2. The directories you specified are backed up immediately. 19-6 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...

  • Page 135: Table 19-3 Information For Restore Device

    3. Make the selections in the form using Table 19-4. Table 19-4 Information for Easy Restore Directories The directories that will be restored from the backup tape to the Netra server. You must select at least one directory. Choices: Mail (/export/mail), HTML documents (/export/htdocs), Anonymous FTP (/export/ftp), Users’...

  • Page 136: Host Name

    Table 19-5 Information for Selective Restore Directories The directories that will be restored from the backup tape to the Netra server. You must select at least one directory. Directories are restored recursively. (For example, if you select /export/ftp, all the files in all the directories in /export/ftp will be restored.)

  • Page 137: Log Files

    Mail log: Contains mail debug information • Message log: Contains status on generic Solaris modules • Netra log: Contains information posted by Netra administration modules (such as error conditions) • Super User Login log: Records who logs in to the server as root •...

  • Page 138: Restart And Shutdown

    Use the Restart and Shutdown module to restart or shutdown the Netra server. You may need to restart the Netra server when you add new devices. All users who are logged in to the Netra server receive a message before these operations are performed.

  • Page 139: Save And Restore Configuration

    • Restore configuration from file system: Either all or selected configurations on the hard disk are restored to the Netra system. This option is displayed only if there is a valid Netra 3.1 system configuration on the hard disk. Note – *To use these options, first make sure you have inserted a diskette in the drive.

  • Page 140: Save And Restore Procedures

    Restores only the selected configurations from the diskette/disk. If you select this option, you must also select at least one configuration; if you select any configurations, you must also select this option. 19-12 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...

  • Page 141: Software Management

    For example, before you install the Token Ring Interface software, make sure that the Token Ring Interface card is installed in the Netra server and that the server has regenerated its list of attached devices (see the section titled “Restart and Shutdown”...

  • Page 142: Install/Remove Procedures

    • Remove packages, or patches: Use this option to remove packages, or patches that are installed on the Netra server. Once these clusters, packages, or patches are removed, you should restart the Netra server. • View packages, or patches: Use this option to see what packages, or patches (if any) are installed on the Netra server.

  • Page 143: Table 19-10 Information For Removing Packages/Patches

    If you select this option, you must also select at least one package/patch; if you select any packages/patches, you must also select this option. •You cannot remove all installed packages. 4. Restart the Netra server using System Administration: Restart and Shutdown. To View Installed Packages, or Patches •...

  • Page 144: System Administrator Alias

    •The maximum length of the alias is 1000 characters, including implicit commas that are added between successive alias members. 19-16 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...

  • Page 145: System Defaults

    Use the System Defaults module to change the date, time, time zone, and locale for your Netra server. Note – If you change the time zone or locale, restart the Netra server so that the new value takes effect. To Set System Defaults 1.

  • Page 146: Unconfigure

    Unconfigure Use the Unconfigure module to unconfigure Netra administration modules. Once you unconfigure a module, you return it to its factory settings. You may have to perform an initial configuration after unconfiguring certain modules. For example, if you unconfigure the Administration Web Server module, the administration password reverts to its factory setting.

  • Page 147: User Accounts

    When you create a user account, you allocate storage space on the Netra server for that user. The user can also receive mail on the Netra server. A user account can be accessed using standard protocols, such as rsh, telnet, rlogin, and FTP.
  • Page 148 The default shell for the user. Choices: C shell (csh), Korn shell (ksh), Bourne shell (sh), No shell (mail only). If you choose No shell (email only) the user will get mail on the Netra server, but will not be able to log in.
  • Page 149 Part 6 — Crash Recovery Part 6 contains one chapter that describes how to recover the Netra server in case of a system disk failure. • Chapter 20, “Netra System Recovery,” discusses reconfiguration, repair, and reinstallation options.

  • Page 151: Netra System Recovery

    Netra System Recovery This chapter describes how you can recover data from the Netra server if the system hard drive fails. The Netra Internet Server: Recovery CD-ROM is provided with every Netra server. Use this CD-ROM to recover the data or reinstall the system if your server has one of the following problems: •...

  • Page 152: Reconfiguration, Repair, And Reinstallation

    If the system hard drive is in good condition, select one of the following: • Reinstall just the root partition. The user data partition will be preserved. • Reinstall the Netra server. If repairing the user data partition fails, the Netra server may need to be reinstalled. 20-2...
  • Page 153 • If you have a monitor and keyboard connected directly to the Netra server, press the Stop (L1) and A keys. • If you are using a TTY interface, send a Break to the Netra server. For example, for a Wyse terminal, press the Control and Break (or Stop) keys.
  • Page 154 Netra server has been configured, proceed to Step 8. • If you reinstalled the Netra server and you do not have a Netra reconfiguration diskette, restart the system and perform the initial configuration as described in Chapter 4, “Performing the Initial Configuration.”...

  • Page 155: Administering Localized Software

    Administering Localized Software This appendix describes how to install a localized version of the Netra software. The localized version of your Netra software is contained on one of the following CD-ROMs: • Netra Internet Server: Asian Localization CD-ROM This CD-ROM contains the Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese localized software.
  • Page 156 5. Select the two clusters for your locale. You must install the Required cluster. The Optional cluster is necessary only if you have installed additional Solaris software. 6. Once you install the locale-specific clusters, return to the Netra Main Administration page. 7. Select System Administration: System Defaults.

  • Page 157: Installing Solstice Backup 4.2.2 And Solstice Disksuite 4.0 Software

    Solstice DiskSuite 4.0 Software This appendix describes how to install the Solstice DiskSuite and Solstice Backup software. The 3.0.1 version of the Netra Internet Server: Recovery CD-ROM contains two new network storage management products: Solstice Backup 4.2.2 and Solstice DiskSuite 4.0.

  • Page 158: Table B-1 Solstice Backup Required Installation Packages

    1. Insert the Netra Internet Server: Recovery CD-ROM into the Netra CD-ROM drawer. 2. Ensure that your installation medium is CD-ROM. Refer to the Software Management section in Chapter 19, “Netra System Administration,” for more information. 3. Continue to use the Software Management module to install the software, as follows.
  • Page 159 4. Once you have installed the required packages and patches for each product, restart the Netra server using the Restart and Shutdown module. 5. Open a Shell Tool or Command Tool, and, as root, access the online AnswerBook documentation as follows: # /usr/openwin/bin/answerbook This command brings up the AnswerBook Navigator.
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  • Page 161: Initial Configuration

    Initial Configuration Using TTY This appendix describes how to configure your Netra Server using a TTY interface or the Sun Web site. Configuring the Netra Server Using TTY To Prepare for Configuration 1. Assemble the hardware: • PC/VT100 terminal •...
  • Page 162 2. Physically connect the Netra server to the LAN, and attach the TTY terminal. Refer to the Netra Internet Server Hardware Installation Manual for instructions. 3. Obtain the following configuration information for your site: • System Defaults (see Chapter 19, “Netra System Administration”) •...
  • Page 163 6. Enter information for your network type as follows. • If you typed 1 for a TCP/IP network: a. Enter the Netra server’s LAN host address: Enter the local area network host address for the Netra server: b. Enter the netmask: Enter the local area network netmask for the Netra server [255.255.255.0]:...
  • Page 164 Enter the number for the frame type you are using: The following frame types are available: 1) Ethernet_802.2 2) Ethernet_802.3 3) Ethernet_II 4) Ethernet_snap Enter the number corresponding to the frame type being used [1]: Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...
  • Page 165 If you have a TCP/IP network, open: http://netra_host_address:81 • If you have an SPX/IPX network, open: http://NewNetra:81 3. Enter setup for the User ID; then enter setup for the Password. The Netra Welcome page is displayed. Initial Configuration Using TTY...
  • Page 166 The Initial Configuration page is displayed with the remaining configuration tasks. 5. If you want to install a localized version of your Netra software, perform the following tasks; if not, proceed to Step 6. a. Select the Install localized Netra software option.
  • Page 167 A message saying the Netra server needs to be restarted is displayed. You can restart the Netra server once you finish configuring it. Note – If you choose to restart the Netra server immediately, you must repeat the initial login sequence (notice that the new host name is used) to bring you to the Initial Configuration page.
  • Page 168 2. Once the Netra server is completely configured, save the configuration information as follows: a. Insert a blank diskette into the Netra disk drive. If you do not have a diskette drive on your Netra server, proceed to Step b. b. Select System Administration: Save and Restore Configuration.

  • Page 169: Glossary

    Glossary ATM address A 20-byte (the bytes are often referred to as octets) number that uniquely identifies an ATM endpoint. The first 13 bytes are assigned by the switch and are called the switch prefix; the remaining 7 bytes (made up of a 6-byte end system identifier and a 1-byte selector) are assigned by the local host.
  • Page 170 The host address is composed of four integers separated by periods. The first integer must be in the range 0-223, the second and third integers in the range 0-255 and the fourth integer in the range 1-254 (for example, 129.144.0.1). Glossary-2 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...
  • Page 171 HTTPD Hypertext Transport Protocol Daemon. It is the software component of a Web server. Using the HTTPD, the Netra server makes its administration tools available to clients on the LAN. integer A natural number. It is composed of the digits 0-9.
  • Page 172 A computer or other dedicated hardware that connects two or more networks and routes data between them. static router A router that relies on manual addition of routes. Routing information is not exchanged with other routers. Glossary-4 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...
  • Page 173 software package A collection of files and directories required for a software product. A complete software product can be made up of several packages. A collection of packages required for a software product is called a software cluster. software patch A collection of files and directories that fix a set of problems associated with a software product.
  • Page 174 Glossary-6 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...
  • Page 175 file system, 19-6 diskette, 19-12 backup options, 19-4 document root directory requirement, 8-2 setting, 19-5 domain, definition, 7-2 dynamic router configuring the Netra system, 14-4 definition, 14-1 cache-only server, definition, 7-4 Index-1...
  • Page 176 9-7 localized software, installing, A-1 log files icons clearing, 19-9 information, definition, 3-10 viewing, 19-9 navigation, definition, 3-9 information icons, definition, 3-10 initial configuration using a monitor, 4-2 mail address record, 6-1 Index-2 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...
  • Page 177 12-1 modifying a remote host Netra server administrator connection, 13-3 responsibilities, 1-2 viewing a modem definition, 13-4 Netra user interface, understanding, 3-1 viewing the log file, 13-6 Netscape Enterprise Server, 8-1 modules network connection administration definition, 3-1 Classical IP unconfiguring, 19-18...
  • Page 178 NIS client domain name, definition, 7-6 modifying the Netra server, 14-3 not a router Network Express routers, configuration configuring the Netra system, 14-5 information, 11-2 definition, 14-2 network interface configuring, 12-2 definition, 12-1 Index-4 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...
  • Page 179 16-2 routers licensing, 16-2 Ascend, configuration using, 16-3 information, 11-2 Cisco, configuration static router information, 11-2 configuring the Netra system, 14-3 dynamic definition, 14-2 configuring the Netra modifying, 14-3 system, 14-4 status page, definition, 3-8 definition, 14-1 system administration...
  • Page 180 19-19 deleting an account, 19-20 modifying an account, 19-20 task page, see forms uploading and downloading files, 5-2 user accounts adding an account, 19-19 deleting an account, 19-20 modifying an account, 19-20 Index-6 Netra Internet Server 3.1 User’s Manual—September 1996...

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