File Name: dir4.20_uim_netview_linux.txt ******************************************************************** ** ** ** IBM(R) DirectorAgent UIM for NetView on Linux, version 4.20 ** ** ** ** (C) Copyright IBM Corp. 2003, 2004 All rights reserved. ** ** ** ** Note to U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights -- Use, ** ** duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule ** ** Contract with IBM Corp. ** ** ** ******************************************************************** ================================================================ | Updated 22 July 2004. | ================================================================ CONTENTS 1.0 Overview 2.0 Change history 3.0 Installing and uninstalling the DirectorAgent UIM RPM 3.1 Installing the DirectorAgent UIM RPM 3.2 Uninstalling the DirectorAgent UIM RPM 4.0 Known problems and workarounds 5.0 Corrections to the documentation 6.0 Support Web sites 7.0 Notices and trademarks 1.0 OVERVIEW This file is associated with the following RPM files: o nvuim-redhat-4.20-1.i386.rpm o nvuim-suse-4.20-1.i386.rpm You can use these RPM files to install DirectorAgent UIM for NetView on Red Hat Linux and SUSE LINUX. The DirectorAgent UIM for NetView should be installed after NetView is installed. The DirectorAgent UIM is distributed for use with the following operating systems: o Red Hat Linux, versions 7.2 and 7.3 o SUSE LINUX, versions 7.2, 7.3, and 8.0 2.0 CHANGE HISTORY This is the first release of the DirectorAgent UIM for NetView on Linux. 3.0 INSTALLING AND UNINSTALLING THE DirectorAgent UIM RPM The DirectorAgent UIM RPM can be installed on any system that is running Linux and NetView. 3.1 Installing the DirectorAgent UIM RPM Complete the following steps to install the DirectorAgent UIM RPM: 1. Verify that the system has NetView installed and properly configured. 2. From a command prompt, type the following command and press Enter: rpm -ivh nvuim--4.20-1.i386.rpm where is one of the following strings: o redhat for systems running Red Hat Linux o suse for systems running SUSE LINUX 3.2 Uninstalling the DirectorAgent UIM RPM Complete the following steps to uninstall the DirectorAgent UIM RPM: 1. Type the following command and press Enter: rpm -e nvuim--4.20-1 where is one of the following strings: o redhat for systems running Red Hat Linux o suse for systems running SUSE LINUX When you run this command, the DirectorAgent UIM is unloaded, and all DirectorAgent UIM related files are removed from your system. 4.0 KNOWN PROBLEMS AND WORKAROUNDS See the "IBM Director 4.20 Upward Integration Modules Installation Guide" for any additional limitations. o (Managed systems running Windows only) IBM Tivoli NetView might not display system health correctly for managed systems running IBM Director Agent 3.1. To correct this problem, obtain and install the ic33063 efix from the following Web site: http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-55279 o (Server running IBM NetView on Linux only) The following error message is displayed: "Error detected while loading MIB file: /usr/OV/ibm/mibs/ums.mib. This MIB cannot be loaded until the following problem is corrected: Line 44930: Error defining ASN.1 Tpe: duplicate type with conflicting definition 'Boolean'." Complete the following steps to correct this problem: 1. Open the ums.mib file in an ASCII text editor and locate the following section: Boolean ::= INTEGER (0..1) 2. Add - - to the beginning of the line , so that the line reads as follows (all on one line): - - Boolean ::= INTEGER (0..1) 3. Save the modified file. o (Managed systems running Linux only) You must install and configure net-snmp5.0.9 for IBM Tivoli NetView for discovery, inventory, and event notification of the managed system. For more information, see IBM Director 4.20 Installation and Configuration Guide. 5.0 CORRECTIONS TO THE DOCUMENTATION None. 6.0 SUPPORT WEB SITES The following Web pages provide resources for understanding, using, and troubleshooting IBM Director and systems-management tools: o IBM Director 4.20 http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/ document.do?lndocid=MIGR-55606 You can download the following IBM Director 4.20 code and information from this Web page: o CD image o Documentation o IBM LM78 and SMBus device drivers for Linux o Readme files o Extensible Markup Language (XML) files for use with the Software Distribution task Check this Web page regularly for updated readme files and documentation. o IBM Director Agent page http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ sys_migration/ibmdiragent.html You can download the IBM Director Hardware and Software Compatibility document from this Web page. This document lists supported eServer and xSeries systems, as well as all supported operating systems. It is updated every 6 to 8 weeks. o IBM eServer Information Center http://www.ibm.com/servers/library/infocenter This Web page provides information about the IBM Virtualization Engine and IBM Director Multiplatform. o IBM ServerProven page http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/index.html The ServerProven Web page provides information about xSeries, BladeCenter, and IntelliStation hardware compatibility with IBM Director. o IBM Support page http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ This is the IBM Support Web site for IBM hardware and systems- management software. For systems-management software support, click "Systems management". o IBM Systems Management Software: Download/Electronic Support page http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ dwnl.html Use this Web page to download IBM systems-management software, including IBM Director. Check this Web page regularly for new IBM Director releases and updates o IBM xSeries Systems Management page http://www.ibm.com/pc/ww/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ index.html This Web page presents an overview of IBM systems management and IBM Director. It also contains links to Web pages for IBM Director extensions including Remote Deployment Manager, Scalable Systems Manager, Server Plus Pack, and Software Distribution (Premium Edition). 7.0 NOTICES AND TRADEMARKS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. 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