Nways Manager for Windows NT Installation Guide

Installing the Products

This chapter contains sections describing the steps needed to install the components of Nways Manager-Suite.

When you install Nways Manager-Suite, Element Manager, or Trial, a demonstration version of all these products on the CD-ROM is installed, even if you did not purchase a license for the other programs. Any of those demonstration versions can be upgraded to the fully licensed version at any time. See "Demonstration Version" for more information.

For the most current installation information available since the printing of this publication, visit our Web site at:

http://www.networking.ibm.com/netmgt

Installing DB2 Universal Database Enterprise Edition Version 5.2

Performance management for the Java-based device managers uses a Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)-compliant database. For your convenience, the Enterprise Edition of DB2 Universal Database is provided for use with this program.

Follow these instructions for installing the DB2 database:

1. Insert the DB2 CD. Allow the install to start if autorun is enabled. If autorun is disabled, click Start -> Run and type e:\setup.exe, where e is the CD drive.
2. Click Next.
3. Select the checkbox for DB2 Universal Database Enterprise Edition.
4. Click Next
5. Select the type of install. Typical is recommended.
6. Choose one of these three options:
   • Accept the default
   • Browse
   • Enter a destination drive for DB2 Install.
7. Click Next.
8. Type in the Administrator's username that was created at the beginning of the process, or the Network Management username that meets the criteria listed in "Creating an Administrative User".
9. Type in the password for that username.
10. Type in the same password again to confirm.
11. Click Next.
12. Click Install to start copying the files.
13. After the files finish copying (approx. 4 minutes), remove the CD from the drive.
14. Click Finish to restart Windows NT.

Installing the FixPak

There are two ways of installing FixPak 10. The first method is an automatic installation from the Nways Manager CD. Mark the checkbox labeled DB2 FixPak 10 when you insert the CD to install Nways Manager, and FixPak 10 will automatically install and update a downlevel version of DB2 Version 5.2. See Installing DB2 FixPak 10 (Automatic) when you reach that section for more information on that method.

This section explains how to download and install FixPak 10 manually. Follow these steps:

1. Download the FixPak from IBM's Web site:

   
   ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/db2ntv5
   /FP10_WR21119/
   

   Note:

   FixPak 10 is transferred as the zip file fixpak10.zip. If you do not have a zip file extractor, a public domain version of pkunzip is also available for download at this site.

2. Unzip the downloaded FixPak file.
   • Using pkunzip, type: pkunzip -d fixpak10.zip your desired directory at the MS-DOS prompt.
   • The files can be extracted into any directory, the final directory will be determined later during setup.
3. Close all other applications.
4. Stop DB2 database activity by typing these commands from the MS-DOS Prompt:

   db2stop

   db2admin stop

5. Change the directory of the prompt to the one where you unzipped the FixPak.
6. Type setup.exe at the prompt.
7. Click Next.
8. Verify the destination directory and click Next.
9. Select the options you wish to start automatically when the machine is booted.
10. Click Next.
11. Review the settings and click Install.
12. When prompted, click Yes to restart the computer.
13. Click Finish.

Installing the Updated ODBC Drivers

The ODBC drivers are only necessary when using the Tivoli NetView IT Director Edition Version 5.1.

Reference to Checklist:

This section corresponds to step 8.

Note
If you are installing HP OpenView Network Node Manager on Windows NT, then skip to "HP OpenView Network Node Manager 5.02 or higher".

Follow this procedure to install the updated ODBC drivers for use with Tivoli NetView IT Director Edition Version 5.1:

1. Insert the Tivoli NetView IT Director Edition Version 5.1 CD. Stop the setup that begins if autorun is enabled.
2. Click Start -> Run....
3. Type e:\intel\microsoft_updated_odbc_drivers\mdac_typ.exe, where e is the CD drive.
4. Click OK.
5. Click Yes.
6. Click Continue.
7. Choose either Complete or Custom installation. Complete is recommended.
8. Click OK.

Installing the Platform

The following sections apply to the installation of the platform used to run Nways Manager. If you plan on installing Tivoli NetView IT Director Edition Version 5.1, continue with "Tivoli NetView IT Director Edition Version 5.1". If you plan on installing HP OpenView Network Node Manager, skip to "HP OpenView Network Node Manager 5.02 or higher". If you already have the specific versions of either of these platforms, skip to "Installing Nways Manager for Windows NT Version 2.1".

Tivoli NetView IT Director Edition Version 5.1

If you are installing Tivoli NetView IT Director Edition Version 5.1, then follow these steps:

1. Insert the Tivoli NetView IT Director Edition Version 5.1 CD.
2. Click Setup, which will bring up the NetView Setup dialog box.
3. Enter your name.
4. Enter your company's name.
5. Click Continue.
6. Select the installation drive (c: is the default).
7. Click Continue.
8. Select either the single user or server installation mode.
9. Click Continue.
10. Enter the user password.
11. Confirm the user password by entering it again.
12. Click Continue.
13. Select Local or All based upon the network you would like to detect.
14. Click Continue.
15. Enter up to 6 community names.
16. Click Continue.
17. Click Restart Now.

HP OpenView Network Node Manager 5.02 or higher

HP OpenView Network Node Manager is not provided in this package. If you have purchased this product separately, this section explains how to integrate the installation process of HP OpenView Network Node Manager 5.02 or higher into Nways Manager's installation sequence. HP OpenView Network Node Manager Version 5.02 or higher can be used with Nways Manager for Windows NT. A list of required patches is provided at the end of this section. For any further information or questions about HP OpenView Network Node Manager, see the specific product documentation.

To install HP OpenView Network Node Manager, follow these instructions:

1. Insert the HP OpenView Network Node Manager 5.02 or higher CD into the drive. Allow the application to run if autorun is enabled. If autorun is disabled, then type e:setup.exe at the MS-DOS command prompt, where e is the CD drive.
2. Click Next.
3. Click Yes.
4. Enter the username that you created at the beginning of the process.
5. Enter your company name.
6. Click Next.
7. In the Confirm New Directory dialog box, click Yes.
8. Select Setup Type (Typical is recommended if you are only interested in managing the local network. If you will be managing a remote network, then select Custom. Steps 9-17 apply to the Typical installation.
9. Select whether to install IPX support by clicking Yes or No. This only appears if IPX is not currently installed.
10. Specify the folder in which to install.
11. Click Next.
12. In the SNMP Configuration dialog box, enter the Community Name for the default gateway.
13. Click Next.
14. Click Next in the Start Copying Files dialog box.
15. Click OK if the Cannot open input file error message appears. This will be resolved when the patches are installed.
16. Select whether or not to view the error log.
17. Click Finish.

http://www.ovweb.external.hp.com/cpe/patches

Installing Nways Manager for Windows NT Version 2.1

As part of the installation process, you will be asked whether or not you want to install a licensed product or a trial version of Nways Manager. If you elect to install a trial version of the product, all Nways Manager components will be installed with a demonstration license good for 60 days following installation. You can upgrade to a licensed version of Nways Manager at any time without losing your accumulated data.

If you select a licensed product, you will be prompted to enter your customer number and license key number, and then the number of nodes for which you have purchased a license.

The installation program for Nways Manager is highly automated. Pressing the F1 key when a dialog box requires a selection from you will display appropriate help for that box. Follow these steps to install Nways Manager for Windows NT Version 2.1:

1. Insert the Nways Manager for Windows NT Version 2.1 CD into the drive. Do not stop the process if autorun is enabled. If autorun is disabled, click on Start -> Run.... Enter e:\setup.exe, where e is the CD drive.
2. Click Next when the Welcome box appears.
3. Select the checkbox for the components you would like to install: IBM Nways Manager for Windows NT, IBM Nways Remote Monitor (Demonstration Version), Adobe Acrobat Reader, Configuration Tools, and/or FixPak 10.
4. Click Yes to accept the Program License Agreement.
5. Select or confirm the installation drive for the Nways installation (the default drive is c:\Nways). You can click on Disk Space to see how much disk space is available on the drive. The installation program will display the required available space and the space available in your target drive. Verify that the number in the Space Available field is greater than the number in the Space Required field and click Next.

   At this point, the Nways Manager installation program will assess your system for the required hardware, software, and settings. It will inform you of any areas which do not meet the requirements, but will continue with the installation if you click Next. You can also click Cancel to exit the installation.

6. Select the radio button for the type of license purchased from these choices:
   • Nways Manager-Suite
   • Nways Manager-Element Manager
   • None (installs demonstration versions of Nways Manager-Suite)

   Click Next.

   Steps 7-12 only apply when you have selected to install the licensed versions of the applications.

7. Enter node count and click Next.
8. Enter your Customer Number.
9. Enter your License Key.
10. Click Verify Key.
11. Click OK in each of the two Congratulations dialog boxes.
12. Click OK when the screen displays, "Files successfully unlocked."
13. Click Next in the Congratulations box.
14. Click OK when the installation confirms that your license information was successfully enrolled.
15. The installation program will inform you that the target folder is IBM Nways Manager.
16. Click OK.

    The installation program will now copy the files to your system.

17. Click Next to run the Config Tool Locator.
18. If you want to run the Config Tool Locator now, select the drives on which to run the Config Tool Locator and click Start Search. If you decide at this point to run it later, click File -> Exit.
19. Select the displayed tools you would like to refit, and click Refit.
20. Select the box to view the readme file and click Finish

    At this point, the installation program will immediately install the other applications which you selected to install. After all other products install, you will see steps 21 and 22.

21. Select the button to restart the computer.
22. Click Finish.

The Nways Manager installation program creates a log file of the installation in the c:\temp directory. The filenames are created as nwaysxx.log, where xx is a number increment which increases by one each time the installation is run. If any problems occurred during the installation, consult the log file with the highest number to determine a possible cause.

Installing Nways Remote Monitor for Windows NT (Demonstration Version)

If you chose to install the demonstration version of Nways Remote Monitor Version 2.1, then this installation will take place now. Follow these steps to install the demonstration version of Nways Remote Monitor Version 2.1:

1. Click Next in the Nways Manager Welcome dialog box.
2. Click Yes to agree to the Program License Agreement.
3. Read the installation message and click Next.
4. Select the desired destination location (the default is c:\Remon).
5. When the files finish copying, select whether or not to launch the Readme.
6. Click Finish.

At this point, the other applications which you have selected will be installed. After all other products install, you will see steps 21 and 22 from the Nways Manager sequence of installation.

Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader

If you selected Acrobat Reader to be installed with the Nways Manager, then the process begins immediately following the prior component's installation at step 5. If this is an installment of only Acrobat Reader, then follow all of the steps:

1. Insert the Nways Manager for Windows NT Version 2.1 CD in the drive. If autorun is enabled, it will automatically begin the process. If autorun is disabled, click Start -> Run.... Enter e:\setup.exe, where e is the CD drive.
2. Click Next in the Welcome dialog box.
3. Select the components to be installed.
4. Click Next.
5. Click Yes to install Adobe Acrobat Reader.
6. Click Next at the Acrobat Reader Setup box.
7. Click Yes to agree to the software license agreement.
8. Confirm or modify the destination location and click Next (the default is c:\Acrobat3\Reader).
9. Select whether or not to launch the Readme file and click Finish.
10. Setup is complete. Click OK.

At this point, the other applications which you have selected will be installed. After all other products install, you will see steps 21 and 22 from the Nways Manager sequence of installation.

Installing the Configuration Tools

If you selected the Configuration Tools to be installed with the Nways Manager, then the process begins at step 5. If this is an installment of only the Configuration Tools, follow all of the steps to install the Configuration Tools provided with Nways Manager-Suite:

1. Insert the Nways Manager Version 2.1 CD into the drive. If autorun is enabled, it will automatically begin the process. If autorun is disabled, click Start -> Run.... Enter e:\setup.exe, where e is the CD drive.
2. Click Next in the Welcome dialog box.
3. Select the components to be installed.
4. Click Next.
5. Select the checkbox for the configuration tools to install and click Next.
6. Click Next.
7. Click Next in the Configuration Program Installation dialog box.
8. Click OK. (Steps 6, 7, and 8 will repeat until all selected tools have been installed.
9. When all tools have installed, if you did not select to install FixPak 10 automatically, you will see steps 21 and 22 of the Nways Manager sequence of installation.

Installing DB2 FixPak 10 (Automatic)

At this point, if you selected to install FixPak 10 automatically, the installation program will query the registry to locate the DB2 Universal Database Enterprise Edition Version 5.2. If it finds the database, then a box will appear asking you if you want to install FixPak 10. Click Yes and the program will install now.

If the query does not find the DB2 Universal Database Enterprise Edition Version 5.2, then you must cancel the FixPak installation by clicking No in the box asking you if you want to install the FixPak. If you click Yes, then you will receive an error message that the database is not installed. You must install the database prior to installing the FixPak.

Installing Java-based Distributed Intelligent Agent

The Java-based Distributed Intelligent Agent (DIA) is installed on remote workstations in your network to reduce the performance impact of performance polling. The DIA code is contained in the nways\java\dia subdirectory, where nways is the directory where Nways Manager is installed. Refer to the README.TXT file in that directory for more information on installing the DIAs on PC and Unix-based workstations on your network.

Installing Nways Remote Monitor for Windows NT (Licensed Version)

Follow these steps to install the licensed version of Nways Remote Monitor Version 2.1 from the Remote Monitor CD:

1. Insert Nways Remote Monitor Version 2.1 CD.
2. Click Next in the Nways Manager Welcome dialog box.
3. Click on the Remote Monitor checkbox.
4. Click Next.
5. Click Next in the Nways ReMon Welcome dialog box.
6. Click Yes.
7. Click Next when you are finished with the Important Installation Information dialog box.
8. Select the destination location.
9. Click Next.
10. Select whether or not to launch the Readme.
11. Click Finish.
12. Select the button to restart the computer.
13. Click Finish.

For more information on this installation, see Nways Remote Monitor for Windows NT Version 2.0 Installation Guide, included in this package. The content of this publication is also applicable to Version 2.1.