This chapter describes the Tivoli(R) Management Agent (TMA).
The TMA executes independent of the LAN adapter. As long as the adapter has a device driver for a supported operating system, the TMA will be able to try to connect to a server.
The TMA packages are provided to support the following operating systems:
The Tivoli Management Agent gives you the framework necessary to perform management operations such as software distribution, inventory, user administration and distributed monitoring. Instead of software applications sitting on top of the desktop, the Tivoli Management Agent automatically determines what is needed to perform a given management operation. If that capability already resides on the computer, it immediately proceeds with the operation. If not, the Agent downloads the appropriate software from the server to the desktop with no operator intervention.
In addition, the Agent downloads newer versions as updates are loaded on the server.You can gain significant productivity advances with these management features because Tivoli Management Software is installed only once on the server with updates performed automatically thereafter.
For more information about Tivoli Systems and Tivoli-Ready(TM) initiatives, visit the Tivoli Web site at http://www.tivoli.com
To begin the installation, you must first get the installation package. See Downloads. After you have downloaded the package, execute the package to expand the files.
| Note: | NetWare installations must be done from a NetWare client. |
Use the procedures in the following sections to configure the TMA.
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This machine has the Tivoli Management Agent installed in an inactive state.
If you want this machine to become part of your Tivoli Enterprise you will need to activate or wake up the agent. The Tivoli Enterprise includes a computer with a gateway that the TMA will need to log in to. As user or system administrator, you can ensure that the TMA is activated correctly and joins the Tivoli Enterprise by following the instructions in this section. This process only needs to be performed once. After this activation, the TMA is running on the machine and is configured to start and log in to the TMR every time the machine starts.
Your installation includes a logon script that can be used to automate the one-time setup process described in this section. See c:\tivoli\lcf\generic\logontma.bat
The steps in this section can be performed in any order. The first two steps are not necessary to start the TMA, but are necessary for running of Tivoli methods once the endpoint joins the TMR.
Activate the Tivoli Authentication Process (TAP): run c:\tivoli\lcf\bin\w32-ix86\mrt\wlcftap.exe -a Reboot your computer.
Add the Tivoli reserved user (nobody): run c:\tivoli\lcf\bin\w32-ix86\mrt\ntconfig.exe -e
Start the Tivoli Management Agent: c:\tivoli\lcf\bin\w32-ix86\mrt\lcfd.exe with the following options:
| Note: | Options are case-sensitive. |
| Option | Function |
|---|---|
| -C working directory | (Uppercase C) This causes the TMA to change the working directory to working directory when starting. The value should always be C:\Tivoli\lcf\dat\1 |
| -i | Installs the TMA as an NT service. This also configures the TMA for autostart when the computer boots. |
| If the TMA is started without the -g option the endpoint will immediately broadcast a message in search of a Tivoli Management Gateway on its subnet. This is not recommended for most customers. Therefore, please use the following options to specify a Tivoli Management Gateway. | |
| -g gateway+port | Contacts the specified Tivoli Management Gateway for initial login. gateway_address is the hostname or IP address of the Tivoli Management Gateway that the endpoint will log into. port is the listening port of the gateway. |
| -p port | Contacts the gateway on the specified port. port is the listening port of the gateway. |
| -P port | (Uppercase P) Specifies a local port for use by the TMA. port is the listening port of the TMA. |
To view a Usage statement and see all the options that can be used in starting the endpoint, run C:\Tivoli\lcf\bin\w32-ix86\mrt\lcfd.exe -s -D?
Type C:\Tivoli\lcf\bin\w32-ix86\mrt\lcfep.exe -x -i to install the taskbar icon. To remove, use the -s option.
This computer has the Tivoli Management Agent installed in an inactive state.
If you want this computer to become part of your Tivoli Enterprise, you will need to activate or wake up the agent. The Tivoli Enterprise includes a computer with a gateway where this TMA will log in. As user or system administrator, you can ensure that the TMA is activated correctly and joins the Tivoli Enterprise by following the instructions in this section. This process only needs to be performed once. After this activation, the TMA is running on the computer and is configured to start and log in to the TMR every time the computer starts.
Your installation includes a logon script that can be used to automate the one-time setup process described in this section. See c:\Tivoli\lcf\generic\logontma.bat
To activate the TMA, start LCFD.EXE from the command line using options to identify the correct gateway (Tivoli Management Gateway). For example, some companies have one gateway that the whole company logs into, others have many different choices. The Tivoli Administrator will provide this information.
Start the Tivoli Management Agent
C:\Tivoli\lcf\bin\win95\mrt\lcfd.exe with the following options:
| Note: | Options are case-sensitive. |
| Option | Function |
|---|---|
| -C working directory | (Uppercase C) This causes the TMA to change the working directory to working directory when starting. The value should always be C:\Tivoli\lcf\dat\1 |
| If the TMA is started without the -g option the endpoint will immediately broadcast a message in search of a Tivoli Management Gateway on its subnet. This is not recommended for most customers. Therefore, please use the following options to specify a Tivoli Management Gateway. | |
| -g gateway+port | Contacts the specified Tivoli Management Gateway for initial login. gateway_address is the hostname or IP address of the Tivoli Management Gateway that the endpoint will log into. port is the listening port of the gateway. |
| -p port | Contacts the gateway on the specified port. port is the listening port of the gateway. |
| -P port | (Uppercase P) Specifies a local port for use by the TMA. port is the listening port of the TMA. |
To view a Usage statement and see all the options that can be used in starting the endpoint, run C:\Tivoli\lcf\bn\win95\mrt\lcfd.exe -s -D?
To activate the taskbar icon you need to start lcfep.exe -x -i
This computer has the Tivoli Management Agent installed in an inactive state.
If you want this computer to become part of your Tivoli Enterprise, you will need to activate or wake up the agent. The Tivoli Enterprise includes a computer with a gateway where this TMA will log in. As user or system administrator, you can ensure that the TMA is activated correctly and joins the Tivoli Enterprise by following the instructions in this section. This process only needs to be performed once. After this activation, the TMA is running on the computer and is configured to start and log in to the TMR every time the computer starts.
| Note: | Even though the steps in this section are in a certain order, the first step can be performed at any time. The next step must be performed before the third. |
Add the line sys\system\lcf.ncf to your AUTOEXEC.NCF file.
Add command line parameters to the line that loads LCFD.NLM in sys:\system\lcf.ncf and sys:\system\tivoli\lcf\1\lcf.ncf. They should include options to identify the correct gateway (Tivoli Management Gateway). For example, some companies have one gateway that the whole company logs into. Others have many different choices. The Tivoli Administrator will provide this information.
| Note: | Options are case-sensitive. |
| Option | Function |
|---|---|
| -C working directory | (Uppercase C) This causes the TMA to change the working directory to working directory when starting. The value should always be C:\Tivoli\lcf\dat\1 |
| If the TMA is started without the -g option the endpoint will immediately broadcast a message in search of a Tivoli Management Gateway on its subnet. This is not recommended for most customers. Therefore, please use the following options to specify a Tivoli Management Gateway. | |
| -g gateway+port | Contacts the specified Tivoli Management Gateway for initial login. gateway_address is the hostname or IP address of the Tivoli Management Gateway that the endpoint will log into. port is the listening port of the gateway. |
| -p port | Contacts the gateway on the specified port. port is the listening port of the gateway. |
| -P port | (Uppercase P) Specifies a local port for use by the TMA. port is the listening port of the TMA. |
Type lcf This will load LCFUTILS.NLM and LCFD.NLM.
Type unload lcfd then unload lcfutils
To view a usage statement and see all of the options that can be used in starting the endpoint, run load sys:\system\Tivoli\lcf\bin\nw3\mrt\lcfd.exe -s -D?
This computer has the Tivoli Management Agent installed in an inactive state.
If you want this computer to become part of your Tivoli Enterprise, you will need to activate or wake up the agent. The Tivoli Enterprise includes a computer with a gateway where this TMA will log in. As user or system administrator, you can ensure that the TMA is activated correctly and joins the Tivoli Enterprise by following the instructions in this section. This process only needs to be performed once. After this activation, the TMA is running on the computer and is configured to start and log in to the TMR every time the computer starts.
| Note: | Even though the steps in this section are in a certain order, the first step can be performed at any time. The next step must be performed before the third. |
Add the line sys\system\lcf.ncf to your autoexec.ncf file.
Add command line parameters to the line that loads LCFD.NLM in sys:\system\lcf.ncf and sys:\system\tivoli\lcf\1\lcf.ncf. They should include options to identify the correct gateway (Tivoli Management Gateway). For example, some companies have one gateway that the whole company logs into. Others have many different choices. The Tivoli Administrator will provide this information.
| Note: | Options are case-sensitive. |
| Option | Function |
|---|---|
| -C working directory | (Uppercase C) This causes the TMA to change the working directory to working directory when starting. The value should always be C:\Tivoli\lcf\dat\1 |
| If the TMA is started without the -g option the endpoint will immediately broadcast a message in search of a Tivoli Management Gateway on its subnet. This is not recommended for most customers. Therefore, please use the following options to specify a Tivoli Management Gateway. | |
| -g gateway+port | Contacts the specified Tivoli Management Gateway for initial login. gateway_address is the hostname or IP address of the Tivoli Management Gateway that the endpoint will log into. port is the listening port of the gateway. |
| -p port | Contacts the gateway on the specified port. port is the listening port of the gateway. |
| -P port | (Uppercase P) Specifies a local port for use by the TMA. port is the listening port of the TMA. |
Type lcf This will load LCFUTILS.NLM and LCFD.NLM.
Type unload lcfd then unload lcfutils
To view a usage statement and see all of the options that can be used in starting the endpoint, run load sys:\system\Tivoli\lcf\bin\nw4\mrt\lcfd.exe -s -D?
This computer has the Tivoli Management Agent installed in an inactive state.
If you want this computer to become part of your Tivoli Enterprise, you will need to activate or wake up the agent. The Tivoli Enterprise includes a computer with a gateway where this TMA will log in. As user or system administrator, you can ensure that the TMA is activated correctly and joins the Tivoli Enterprise by following the instructions in this section. This process only needs to be performed once. After this activation, the TMA is running on the computer and is configured to start and log in to the TMR every time the computer starts.
| Note: | Even though the steps in this section are in a certain order, they can be performed in any order. The first step is not necessary to start the TMA, but it is necessary for running the TMA after a reboot. |
Add an entry to the Startup Folder to run c:\tivoli\lcf\dat\1\startlcf.exe
Start the LCFD.EXE program from the command line using options to identify the correct gateway (Tivoli Management Gateway). For example, some companies have one gateway that the whole company logs into. Others have many different choices. The Tivoli Administrator will provide this information.
Start the Tivoli Management Agent: C:\Tivoli\lcf\bin\os2-ix86\mrt\lcfd.exe with the following options:
| Note: | Options are case-sensitive |
| Option | Function |
|---|---|
| -C working directory | (Uppercase C) This causes the TMA to change the working directory to working directory when starting. The value should always be C:\Tivoli\lcf\dat\1 |
| If the TMA is started without the -g option the endpoint will immediately broadcast a message in search of a Tivoli Management Gateway on its subnet. This is not recommended for most customers. Therefore, please use the following options to specify a Tivoli Management Gateway. | |
| -g gateway+port | Contacts the specified Tivoli Management Gateway for initial login. gateway_address is the hostname or IP address of the Tivoli Management Gateway that the endpoint will log into. port is the listening port of the gateway. |
| -p port | Contacts the gateway on the specified port. port is the listening port of the gateway. |
| -P port | (Uppercase P) Specifies a local port for use by the TMA. port is the listening port of the TMA. |
To view a Usage statement and see all of the options that can be used in starting the endpoint, run C:\Tivoli\lcf\bin\os2-ix86\mrt\lcfd.exe -s -D?
This computer has the Tivoli Management Agent installed in an inactive state.
If you want this computer to become part of your Tivoli Enterprise, you will need to activate or wake up the agent. The Tivoli Enterprise includes a computer with a gateway where this TMA will log in. As user or system administrator, you can ensure that the TMA is activated correctly and joins the Tivoli Enterprise by following the instructions in this section. This process only needs to be performed once. After this activation, the TMA is running on the computer and is configured to start and log in to the TMR every time the computer starts.
| Note: | Even though the steps in this section are in a certain order, they can be performed in any order. The first step is not necessary to start the TMA but is necessary for running of Tivoli methods once the endpoint joins the TMR. |
Add an entry to the run= entry in the WIN.INI file: run=c:\tivoli\lcf\dat\1\startlcf.exe
Start LCFD.EXE from the command line using options to identify the correct gateway (Tivoli Management Gateway). For example, some companies have one gateway that the whole company logs into, others have many different choices. The Tivoli Administrator will provide this information.
Start the Tivoli Management Agent:
C:\Tivoli\lcf\bin\win3x\mrt\lcfd.exe with the following options:
| Note: | Options are case-sensitive. |
| Option | Function |
|---|---|
| -C working directory | (Uppercase C) This causes the TMA to change the working directory to working directory when starting. The value should always be C:\Tivoli\lcf\dat\1 |
| If the TMA is started without the -g option the endpoint will immediately broadcast a message in search of a Tivoli Management Gateway on its subnet. This is not recommended for most customers. Therefore, please use the following options to specify a Tivoli Management Gateway. | |
| -g gateway+port | Contacts the specified Tivoli Management Gateway for initial login. gateway_address is the hostname or IP address of the Tivoli Management Gateway that the endpoint will log into. port is the listening port of the gateway. |
| -p port | Contacts the gateway on the specified port. port is the listening port of the gateway. |
| -P port | (Uppercase P) Specifies a local port for use by the TMA. port is the listening port of the TMA. |
To view a Usage statement and see all of the options that can be used in starting the endpoint, run C:\Tivoli\lcf\bin\win3x\mrt\lcfd.exe -s -D?