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Phase 4: Client Request for Software

architecture variables. See hardware variables.
Setting Client Hardware Variables

assigning internet addresses
Assigning Internet Addresses

backing up client trees
Backing Up the Old Client Tree

boot file name resolution
Phase 2: The Boot File Download

bootfile NVRAM variable
Phase 1: The Boot Request
EPROM Workaround
Verifying Client Operation
EPROM Workaround
Booting the Client Workstation

booting
clients
Booting the Client Workstation
EPROM Workaround
Booting the Client Workstation
detailed description of
Debugging the Boot Process
troubleshooting
Debugging the Boot Process
Compensating for EPROM Hardware

bootp protocol
When Diskless Is Not an Option
Phase 1: The Boot Request

bootparamd server
Phase 3: The Server-Client Setup

bootparams map
Setting Server Variables

chkconfig command
Enabling Network Software

clearing NVRAM variables
Installing the Hardware

client
unsuitability for diskless
When Diskless Is Not an Option

client classes
The Influence of Client Classes
The Client Tree Configuration File

client name
setting
Setting Server Variables

client tree configuration file
checking syntax of
Executing the Client Tree File
client tree variables in
Setting Client and Swap Tree Variables
Setting Client and Swap Tree Variables
creating working copies of
Creating a Working Copy of the Client Tree File
editing
Editing the Client Tree File
Setting Client Architecture Variables
hardware variables in
Setting Client Architecture Variables
Setting Client Architecture Variables
naming
Creating a Working Copy of the Client Tree File
number required
The Client Tree Configuration File
overview of
Working with Diskless Software
purpose of
The Client Tree Configuration File
swap tree variables in
Setting Client and Swap Tree Variables
Setting Client and Swap Tree Variables

client trees
adding options to
Adding Options to a Client Tree
backing up
Backing Up the Old Client Tree
cloning
Cloning Client Trees
configuring
Working with Diskless Software
contents of
Planning Client Trees
contents of
The Client Tree
creating
Working with Diskless Software
installation procedure
The Client and Swap Tree Installation Procedure
installation procedure
The Client and Swap Tree Installation Procedure
installing
Cloning Client Trees
Installing the Client and Swap Trees
planning
Planning Client Trees
removing
Moving Private Files to the New Host
Cleaning the Old Server
removing manually
Removing a Diskless Class Manually
root directory of
The Diskless Filesystem
space requirements for
Planning Client Trees
updating
Updating Client Trees
when to build
Overview of the Installation Procedure

client.dat file. See client tree configuration file.
Working with Diskless Software

client_inst command
deleting client trees with
Removing a Client Tree
errors from
Installation Error Messages
invoking
The Client and Swap Tree Installation Procedure
overview of
Working with Diskless Software
sample entries
The client_inst Command
syntax of
Cloning Client Trees
The client_inst Command

clients
boot file for
Booting the Client Workstation
boot file for
Phase 2: The Boot File Download
booting
Booting the Client Workstation
Booting the Client Workstation
EPROM Workaround
checking
Checking a Client
converting to standalone stations
Converting a Client to a Standalone Workstation
determining internet address on
Installing the Hardware
domain name on
Setting Client and Swap Tree Variables
/etc/fstab file for
Automatic File Updates
hardware components in
Checking a Client
hardware requirements for
Checking a Client
internet address on
Booting the Client Workstation
moving
Moving a Client to a Different Server
network location of
Checking a Client
shutting down
Points to Keep in Mind
Preparing the Client
verifying operation of
Verifying Client Operation

cloning
definition of
Overview of the Installation Procedure
procedure for
Cloning Client Trees

CLROOT variable
Setting Client and Swap Tree Variables

compatibility (of IRIX versions)
Points to Keep in Mind
Checking a Server

CPUARCH variable
Setting Client Hardware Variables
Setting Client Architecture Variables

CPUBAORD variable
Setting Client Architecture Variables

CPUBOARD variable
Using the Workstation Model Number
Troubleshooting Checklist
Setting Client Hardware Variables
Using the Hardware Inventory Command

/dev/dsk directory
Determining the Mount Partition

device special files
Determining the Mount Partition

diagnosing swap storms
Handling Performance Problems

disk drives
configuring
Converting a Client to a Standalone Workstation

disk partitions
Determining the Mount Partition

disk space
for client trees
Planning Client Trees
for diskless tree
Checking a Server
for share trees
Planning Share Trees
for swap trees
Planning Swap Trees

diskless NVRAM variable
Installing the Hardware
Checking a Client
EPROM Workaround
Booting the Client Workstation
Checking EPROMs without the version Command
Compensating for EPROM Hardware
setting
EPROM Workaround

diskless tree
and filesystems
Planning the Diskless Tree
definition of
The Diskless Tree
elements of
The Diskless Tree
planning
Planning the Diskless Tree
removing manually
Removing a Diskless Class Manually
root directory of
The Diskless Filesystem
space requirements for
Checking a Server

DISKLESS variable
Setting Client and Swap Tree Variables

DISKLESS variable
Setting Share Tree Variables

distribution software
Obtaining a Software Distribution

domain name
format of
Checking a Server
of client
Setting Client and Swap Tree Variables
setting
Checking a Server

domainname command
Checking a Server

EPROM workaround
EPROM Workaround
Booting the Client Workstation

EPROMs
checking
Checking EPROMs with the version Command
requirements for diskless
Checking a Client
troubleshooting
Compensating for EPROM Hardware
upgrading
Compensating for EPROM Hardware
When Diskless Is Not an Option

/etc/bootparams file
Phase 4: Client Request for Software
Installing the Client and Swap Trees
Automatic File Updates
Setting Server Variables
Before You Call for Help
Phase 3: The Server-Client Setup
Removing a Diskless Class Manually

/etc/exports file
The Diskless Filesystem
Phase 4: Client Request for Software
Before You Call for Help
Planning the Diskless Tree
Automatic File Updates
Installing the Client and Swap Trees
Removing a Diskless Class Manually
Checking a Server

/etc/fstab file
Moving Private Files to the New Tree
Installing the Client and Swap Trees

/etc/fstab file
Automatic File Updates

/etc/hosts file
Setting Server Variables
Checking a Server

/etc/inetd.conf file
Checking a Server

/etc/sys_id file
Enabling Network Software

/etc/xtab file
Phase 4: Client Request for Software

export conflicts
The Diskless Filesystem
Checking a Server

exported filesystems
NFS Resources

filesystems
and the diskless tree
Planning the Diskless Tree
in a share tree
Planning Share Trees
in client trees
Planning Client Trees
on local disks
Setting Up a Local Disk
using multiple
Using Multiple Filesystems

GFXBOARD variable
Setting Client Hardware Variables
Using the Hardware Inventory Command
Troubleshooting Checklist
Setting Client Architecture Variables
Using the Workstation Model Number

guest account
Checking a Server

hardware components, determining
Determining the Client Architecture

hardware requirements, client
Checking a Client
Compensating for EPROM Hardware

hardware variables, See also individual variable names
in client tree configuration file
Setting Client Architecture Variables

hardware variables. See also individual variable names
in client tree configuration file
Setting Client Architecture Variables
in share tree configuration file
Setting Client Hardware Variables

hardware-specific modules
Setting Client Hardware Variables

hinv command
Determining the Client Architecture
Installing the Hardware
Verifying Installation

host database
Setting Server Variables
Checking a Server
Removing a Client Tree

HOSTNAME variable
Setting Server Variables

inetd server
Phase 4: Client Request for Software
Phase 1: The Boot Request
Checking a Server
Phase 3: The Server-Client Setup

inst utility
and adding software options
Adding Options to a Share Tree
and client tree installations
The Client and Swap Tree Installation Procedure
The Client and Swap Tree Installation Procedure
and diskless tree installations
Using inst to Install a Diskless Tree
and new client tree updates
Updating New Client Trees
and share tree installations
The Share Tree Installation Procedure
and updating share trees
Updating a Share Tree

installation procedure
summary of
Overview of the Installation Procedure

installation software requirements
Obtaining a Software Distribution

internet address
assigning
Assigning Internet Addresses
determining on clients
Installing the Hardware
of clients
Removing a Client Tree
Booting the Client Workstation
Assigning Internet Addresses
requirements on diskless networks
Checking a Client

IRIX
configuring kernel for
Verifying Client Operation
disk partitions
Determining the Mount Partition
distribution media
Obtaining a Software Distribution
on servers
Updating Software on Diskless Trees
on share trees
Planning Share Trees
on share trees
Troubleshooting Checklist
Troubleshooting Checklist
version compatibility
Checking a Server
Troubleshooting Checklist
version compatibility
Points to Keep in Mind

lboot command
Troubleshooting Checklist

local disks
adding
Determining the Client Architecture
adding filesystems to
Setting Up a Local Disk
adding swap space to
Setting Up a Local Disk
Adding a Local Swap Partition
installing
Installing the Hardware
uses for
Local Disk Resources

MACH variable
Setting Client Hardware Variables
Using the Hardware Inventory Command
Setting Client Architecture Variables
Using the Workstation Model Number
Troubleshooting Checklist

mounted filesystems (NFS)
NFS Resources

moving clients
Moving a Client to a Different Server

netaddr NVRAM variable
Installing the Hardware
Booting the Client Workstation
EPROM Workaround
EPROM Workaround
Verifying Client Operation

Network File System. See NFS.
NFS Resources

network information service. See NIS.
Checking a Server

network interfaces (multiple)
Setting Server Variables

network problems
troubleshooting
General Approach to Troubleshooting

network software
enabling
Enabling Network Software
turning on
Installing the Hardware

NFS
administering
The Diskless Filesystem
administering
Planning Share Trees
export conflicts
The Diskless Filesystem
Checking a Server
function in diskless networks
NFS Resources

NIS
hosts database
Removing a Client Tree
Enabling Network Software
setting domain names for
Checking a Server

NISDOMAIN variable
Setting Client and Swap Tree Variables

NVRAM variables
clearing
Installing the Hardware
setting
EPROM Workaround
Verifying Client Operation
Handling Booting Error Messages
Booting the Client Workstation

option disks
Setting Up a Local Disk
Determining the Mount Partition

options (software)
adding to client trees
Adding Options to a Client Tree
adding to share tree
Adding Options to a Share Tree

planning client trees
Planning Client Trees

planning share trees
Planning Share Trees

planning swap space
Planning Swap Trees

preformance
troubleshooting
Handling Performance Problems

printenv command
Booting the Client Workstation
Installing the Hardware

private files
backing up
Backing Up the Old Client Tree
copying
Moving Private Files to the New Host
in client trees
Planning Client Trees
The Client Tree
moving
Moving Private Files to the New Tree
Moving Private Files to the New Host

removing client trees
Moving Private Files to the New Host
Cleaning the Old Server

removing diskless software
Removing a Diskless Class Manually

removing share trees
Removing a Share Tree

rpc.mountd server
Phase 4: Client Request for Software

server
checking suitability of
Checking a Server
cleaning
Cleaning the Old Server
definition of
The Diskless Client-Server Model
disk space on
Checking a Server
IRIX version on
Troubleshooting Checklist
Checking a Server
Updating Software on Diskless Trees
network location of
Checking a Client
reliability requirements
Checking a Server
software requirements on
Checking a Server

server name
setting
Setting Server Variables

SERVER_NIS variable
Setting Server Variables

setenv command
Checking EPROMs without the version Command

setting NIS domain names
Checking a Server

share tree
adding options to
Adding Options to a Share Tree
checking contents of
The Share Tree Installation Procedure
configuring
Working with Diskless Software
contents of
Planning Share Trees
contents of
The Share Tree
creating
Working with Diskless Software
hardware-specific modules in
Setting Client Hardware Variables
installation procedure
The Share Tree Installation Procedure
installing
Installing the Share Tree
planning
Planning Share Trees
removing
Removing a Share Tree
removing manually
Removing a Diskless Class Manually
root directory of
The Diskless Filesystem
selecting software for
Installing the Share Tree
space requirements for
Planning Share Trees
updating
Updating a Share Tree
when to build
Overview of the Installation Procedure

share tree configuration file
checking syntax of
Executing the Share Tree File
client hardware variables in
Setting Client Hardware Variables
creating working copies of
Creating a Working Copy of the Share Tree File
editing
Editing the Share Tree File
naming
Creating a Working Copy of the Share Tree File
overview of
Working with Diskless Software
server environment variables in
Setting Server Variables
setting variables in
Setting Server Variables
share tree variables in
Setting Share Tree Variables

share tree variables (setting)
Setting Share Tree Variables

SHARE variable
Setting Share Tree Variables

share.dat file. See share tree configuration file.
Working with Diskless Software
The Share Tree Configuration File

share_inst command
invoking
The Share Tree Installation Procedure
overview of
Working with Diskless Software
removing share trees with
Removing a Share Tree
syntax of
The share_inst Command

SHAREHOST variable
Setting Server Variables

shutting down clients
Preparing the Client
Points to Keep in Mind

standalone
converting clients to
Converting a Client to a Standalone Workstation

SUBGR variable
Using the Workstation Model Number
Using the Hardware Inventory Command

swap space
changing the size of
Changing the Size of the Swap Space
on local disks
Setting Up a Local Disk
on local disks
Adding a Local Swap Partition

swap storms
diagnosing
Handling Performance Problems

swap trees
configuring
Working with Diskless Software
contents of
Planning Swap Trees
The Swap Tree
creating
Working with Diskless Software
installing
The Client and Swap Tree Installation Procedure
planning
Planning Swap Trees
removing manually
Removing a Diskless Class Manually
root directory of
The Diskless Filesystem
space requirements for
Planning Swap Trees
when to build
Overview of the Installation Procedure

SWAP variable
Setting Client and Swap Tree Variables

SWAPSIZE variable
Setting Client and Swap Tree Variables

system disks
Determining the Mount Partition
Setting Up a Local Disk

technical assistance
calling
Before You Call for Help

tftp protocol
Phase 2: The Boot File Download
Checking a Server
PROM Resources
Phase 2: The Boot File Download

Trivial File Transfer Protocol. See tftp protocol.
PROM Resources

troubleshooting
booting
Compensating for EPROM Hardware
Debugging the Boot Process
client_inst errors
Installation Error Messages
EPROMs
Compensating for EPROM Hardware
network problems
General Approach to Troubleshooting

uname command
Checking a Server

updating client trees
Updating Client Trees

updating share trees
Updating a Share Tree

upgrading EPROMs
Compensating for EPROM Hardware
When Diskless Is Not an Option

User Datagram Protocol
Phase 1: The Boot Request

/usr/etc/bootptab file
Phase 1: The Boot Request

verbose NVRAM variable
Handling Booting Error Messages

verifying client operation
Verifying Client Operation

version command
Checking EPROMs with the version Command

VIDEO variable
Setting Client Hardware Variables
Setting Client Architecture Variables

virtual memory
The Swap Tree