1 Replication Tools for OpenServer and UnixWare SCO Professional Services.

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Replication Tools for OpenServer and UnixWareSCO Professional Services

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Agenda

Introduction Overview Delivery Methodology Features and Benefits Availability Replication Tool Requirements Replication Process Demo of MIT for OpenServer 6 Glossary SCO Services Capabilities OpenServer 6 Implementation Services Why SCO Services Q&A

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OpenServer and UnixWare Replication Tools

Mass Installation Toolkit (MIT) – OpenServer UnixWare Replication Kit (URK) – UnixWare 7

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Overview

Professional Services solution template for custom replication and deployment of complete systems

Template customized for each customer situation

Deployed as a PS consulting engagement Toolkit onsite training included Renewable License

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Overview

OPERATINGSYSTEM

OPERATINGSYSTEM

DEVICE DRIVERSDEVICE DRIVERS

APPLICATIONSAPPLICATIONS

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

DATADATA

Prototype System Configuration

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Overview

Target Image Distribution

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Overview

Target System Deployment

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Delivery Methodology

Professional Services Engagement – Phase 1 Comprehensive assessment of your

computer system needs: Hardware requirements File system layout 3rd party applications Device drivers

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Delivery Methodology (continued)

Professional Services Engagement - Phase 2 Create initial gold master 3 days onsite consulting SCO engineer as extension of your IT team Train customer personnel

Phase 3 – Ongoing Support and Maintenance Renewable license Technical Support Options

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Replication Tool Features

Installation images will handle target systems with different hard drive sizes

Non-UNIX partitions can also be replicated using byte per byte copying

Non-active UNIX partitions can be copied

Can be customized on a per target system basis

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Replication Tool Benefits

Efficient, cost effective methodology for rolling out multiple similarly configured systems

Reduces deployment time

Minimal user interaction when deploying target systems

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Availability

Available for: SCO OpenServer 5.0.6 and 5.0.7 SCO UnixWare 7.1.3 and 7.1.4

MIT for SCO OpenServer 6 in beta October 2005 FCS

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Replication Tool Requirements

Prototype and target systems should be certified and listed on the SCO Compatible Hardware Web Page (CHWP)

CD-RW or DVD-RW drive on prototype unless creating images for distribution across network or disk to disk

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Prototype System Requirements

Prototype and target machines must be identical in the following areas: Network card, drivers Mouse drivers Number of hard disks SCSI BIOS settings

30 MB free disk space for replication softwareAt least 2GB free disk space for images

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Target System Requirements

Disk drive size on target systems must be ≥ to prototype system

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Replication Process

Install and configure OS on prototype Configure hardware, peripherals Install applications Configure users Configure printers System tuning Install replication software

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Replication Process

/usr/bin/urk/urkcutproto

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/usr/bin/urk/urkcutproto

Autosize of one slice (usually root) Keyboard Type Use Replicated System Data File (RSDF) RSDF location HBA driver selection Node name or TCP address as key for RSDF Difference list

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/usr/bin/urk/urkcutproto (continued)

Installation Type? Network server CD/DVD drive Hard drive

Path for images to be stored Maximum archive size Number of hard drives Boot sector option Bad track scanning Autosize slice selection Debug mode on target Root password prompt

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ifile

Contains global information used to configure target machines such as:

Localization Licensing System name User profile Root profile Security Disk Options

RSDF overrides ifile

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Replicated System Data File (RSDF)

Fully customizable data file that assists in the installation of multiple target systems Node name License Information Networking Information Time zone

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Sample RSDF File

grumpy:TCP_IPADDRS[0]=“192.168.65.100LICENSE_NUMBERS[0]=“zoo000124”LICENSE_CODES[0]=“frziempq”LICENSE_DATA[0]=“fsdfasfd;10ddsd;ccf”

dopey:TCP_IPADDRS[0]=“192.168.65.110LICENSE_NUMBERS[0]=“foo397124”LICENSE_CODES[0]=“ptcmiwed”LICENSE_DATA[0]=“uxwjkaxz;05msoe;mgp”

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Creating CD/DVD Distribution Disks

Ensure that cdrecord software is working cdrecord -scanbus

Run the urkcutcdrom command to create cd images

Use newly created media to install on target systems

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Demonstration of MIT for OpenServer 6

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Glossary

ifile – data file used to store installation parameters Installation master – media containing the target

installation media Prototype image – copy of software and data files

installed on the prototype created by MIT for installation on target systems

Prototype machine – Server whose software is duplicated by MIT and is installed on target systems

Replicated System Data File (RSDF) – A stanza-based data file containing individual configuration for multiple target machines.

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Glossary

Target machine – a machine on which MIT installs the software duplicated from the prototype machine

Replication Kit Distribution – media containing the replication kit software

urkcutcdrom – command to create distribution images on cdrom or dvd

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SCO Services Capabilities

Global reach 24x7 Follow the Sun Award winning capability High level expertise “One stop shop” for professional services,

consulting and support

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Why SCO Services

Most experienced Engineers in the industry with Average Tenure of 14 years

Extension of partner’s own services organization

“Sell through” SCO services @ 30% margin:Option for partner to maintain control of end user relationship

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OpenServer 6 Implementation Services

MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORTMAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT

TRAININGTRAINING

DEPLOYMENTDEPLOYMENT

PORTINGPORTING

ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT

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Assessment Service

An SCO Professional Services Consultant will: Gather information and assess system

status Evaluate current environment and discuss

strategic goals Work with third party application and

hardware vendors, if necessary Deliver a comprehensive assessment results

report

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Assessment Service Components

Complete assessment of existing or proposed hardware and software environment including:

OS and application environment User accounts and data Printing requirements System load Security and Authentication Data Storage and backup Networking

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Porting Service

Analyze your current environment including applications

Make appropriate code changes to your application / libraries

Collaborate with 3rd party application vendors (if necessary)

Re-compile your application on OpenServer 6

Test the new application

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Deployment Service

Install OpenServer 6 on your hardware Configure the kernel appropriately for your

environment Customize storage layout Set up network and networking services Configure printers and terminals Migrate user accounts and application data Assess and implement system security requirements Deploy system using Mass Installation Toolkit

(MIT) if applicable

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Training Service

Instructor-led interactive sessions Easy-to-follow student guides Customized education materials Comprehensive reference documentation Onsite training available Training options range from 1 day of

OpenServer 6 intensive training to 2 weeks of a comprehensive set of training courses

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SCO Education Curriculum

Ideal tool to assist in getting most benefits from SCO’s reliable operating systems

Developed by experienced SCO professionals Consists of admin I and II, and networking guides Convenient/flexible ordering system – delivered on

media of your choice Discounts for multiple sets Available for resale by education partners

SCO OpenServer 6 education curriculum available now!

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