These are the major groupings of activities: BACKUP issues (enghp02, Omniback configuration) NETWORK issues (migration to 10.70 and specialized configurations) Server configuration issues (enghp01, enghp02, enghp03 and engmail) Workstation configuration issues Storage space issues (primarily enghp02 and enghp03) Application configuration issues (enghp02 and enghp03) Workstation configurations and upgrades User enhancements to shell, applications and tools PDM installation and configuration ================================================================ Here is a rough itemization of issues and tasks: ================================================================ ----------------- NETWORK ISSUES: ----------------- - edit /etc/hosts entries to accomodate the new 10.70 (manual process, each workstation) - configure EACH HP workstation to use AUTOMOUNTER (reduce network load, ea. wkst) - migrate workstations from the 10.20 to 10.70 network involves changing 4 or 5 files and rebooting machine, users must be off, (/etc/hosts, /etc/rc.config.d/netconf, chmod 444 /sbin/auto_parms) AND, will need to have someone switch the ports in the closet at the same time. (this will be a high priority for the short term - ongoing) - configure and patch ALL HP workstations to latest patch levels for NFS - install and monitor network tools - assist Chris as needed on migrating the Sun systems to the 10.70 - if necessary, install and configure physical network in May 2000 - NOTE: the Linux systems in printers will NOT migrate to the 10.70, neither will any Sun Ultra with a PCI card systems ----------------- Workstation ISSUES: ----------------- - first identify and list all configuration issues, then map workstations - update PATCH depot on server, then patch all workstations - update system configuration build script to reflect recent changes - configure EACH HP workstation to receive centralized updates (manual process, ea.wkst.) - ensure workstations are configured on NTP - update NIS/NFS configuration files on each workstation - configure ALL HP workstations to be centrally controlled (log into each system and configure files) (manual process... ) - configure and patch ALL HP workstations to latest patch levels for Y2K (running out of time) - configure centralized "right mouse button application launch features" (central script) - configure EACH user for POSIX shell and history (need to train users, coordinate move) - install and configure new HP workstations (Apr and Jul 2000) - migrate workstations, removing older HP 715's. - make sure all 715/75s are surplused (Aug 2000) ------------ PDM ISSUES: ------------ - contact CR for printers group to determine if access to their PDM is feasible - contact CR to obtain their configuration data to use as baseline - install and configure HP D350 PDM server (Jan 2000?) - install and configure PDM raid (Feb 2000?) - install and configure PDM Oracle installation (Feb 2000?) - install and configure PDM Work Manager installation (Feb 2000?) - configure ME10/30 and SD7 to work with Work Manager (March 2000?) ----------------- OMNIBACK ISSUES: ----------------- - configure and manage OMNIBAK (waiting for new tapes) setup incremental pool setup weekly full pool establish a monthly archive pool and move tapes to vault setup barcode scans and reindex tapes rescan existing tapes into database remove Archives from weekly backup remove netscape cache from backup add enghp03 to backup - install and configure second DLT 7000 drive (Aug 2000) - restore HP files to Sun RAID and backup on Archive ----------- GlancePlus: ----------- - determine which Servers and workstations will get it - install and configure GlancePlus - setup reporting tools and reports -------- enghp01: (web server and license server for: pro/e, UG, SD6) -------- - bring system to current patch level - upgrade enghp01 to a 715/100 (update licenses! as a result) (Jul 2000) - will need to update UNIGRAPHICS license when upgrading hardware -------- enghp02: (primary home and backup server, also license server for SD7) -------- - migrate to 10.70 network - deconfigure second 100 Base/T card - migrate users to new RAID 0/1 configured drives - bring enghp02 to current patch levels - install and configure upgrade to Raid on enghp02 (May 2000) -------- enghp03: (archive, ignite, application and admin server) -------- - install and configure 100 Base/T network card - migrate enghp03 to 10.70 - install and configure RAID on enghp03 for archives, applications and admin (Jan 2000) - configure enghp03 as admin server to base scripts to control HP workstations (need to get server on network properly, waiting for network group) - establish a base configuration to push out to workstations so applications may be loaded locally, but maintained centrally - configure enghp03 as application server, migrate applications - configure enghp03 as archive server, move archives reconfigure users applications to find archive, educate users on new locations - configure enghp03 as ignite server (to rebuild/build workstations) (will need to build 4 golden images: 715,C100-C160,C180-C200, and C3000) ------------------------ OMNISTORAGE: (enghp03) ------------------------ - install and configure OMNISTORAGE for archives - obtain and install RAID system for Archive on enghp03 - trade in optical platter system toward new Raid to defer costs ------------------------- SolidDesigner/ME10/ME30: ------------------------- - trace startup scripts, clean up unnecessary files - critical - configure applications to be run from local drive, but maintained centrally - update configuration of SolidDesigner 6 - update configuration of SolidDesigner 7 - add goodies to SD7 configuration to enhance user functionality - update configuration of ME30 - update configuration of ME10 - continue configuration of SolidDesigner 7.11 macros, toolbars and goodies - install and configure SolidDesigner for 7.5 when it arrives - update ME10 configuration and macro files for printer/plotter changes ------------ user tools: ------------ - continue creating UNIX help pages for users - setup time for UNIX classes - update material on http://www.wagoneers.com/UNIX/Courses.html as needed - develop tool to allow users to change printers used - configure restricted SAM to permit users to alter selected items - install and configure sudo to allow select users to manage projects - install and configure spreadsheet application in HP-UX for mechanical designers to use during design process. (will allow cut and paste instead of FTP and email or worse, retyping on pc) -------- engmail: -------- - upgrade engmail to a 715/100 (Jul 2000) - unable to patch - not enough disk space - reconfigure engmail/engpro with adequate disk space for patches - configure engmail as engpro (alias) to host Pro/E licenses ------- pro/e: ------- - line width and plotting issues - patch engpro (alias) to host Pro/E licenses (C++ patches) - coordinate new license file from PTC for new license server - install pro/e license upgrade on engpro (alias) for Sweden to support NT - modify existing Pro/e configuration to point to new license server - update configuration of pro/e -------------------------------- Netscape application Help tool: -------------------------------- - update Netscape to the latest version (used as Help tool in applications) - load and configure necessary plug-ins for Netscape (PDF) -------------- UNIGRAPHICS: -------------- - install and configure Unigraphics Version 16 when it comes in - reconfigure Fester once NT system is used for SLA. - update configuration of Unigraphics ----------------------- Sys Admin system/tools: ----------------------- - configure my Sys Admin Sun workstation and PCI card - upgrade my workstation so I can run SolidDesigner (need C100 or better) - organize and document system configuration notes - publish system documentations for configuration control - update MCAD spreadsheet containing network and workstation info - update ECAD spreadsheet containing network and workstation info - update IP address spreadsheet ------------ NIS issues: ------------ - clean up NIS master host file to remove old unused 10.20 IP addresses - clean up NIS master password file to remove old users - clean up NIS master group file to remove old users - work on new setup for NIS master in engineering in 2000 ------------------------ User Logins and shells: ------------------------ - standardize user logins, first initial, last name - create standardized profile files for users - standardize user shells to POSIX standard (increases user capabilities) - train users on how to use POSIX shell - migrate user's home directories to reconfigured RAID (0/1) vs. RAID 5 ----------------------------- critical maintenance issues: ----------------------------- - remove old user accounts after migrating production files to responsible users and archives, as needed - maintain system documentation and discard/surplus old items ===================================================================== john meister sr CAD sys admin ( http://www.wagoneers.com/ john@wagoneers.com ) =====================================================================