Web-based System Manager Administration Guide

Installing Web-based System Manager PC Client

The following topics provide information on installing Web-based System Manager PC Client:

Minimum Recommended System Requirements for PC Client

If you are going to use a PC to run Web-based System Manager in PC Client mode,

60 MB of free disk space on the default drive for temporary use during the install procedure
50 MB of free disk space on the drive you plan to use to install Web-based System Manager PC Client
PC processor speed of at least 500 MHz
256 MB of memory

Installation Requirements to Support PC Client Mode

To install Web-based System Manager PC Client over a network, you must have the sysmgt.websm.webaccess fileset installed on at least one AIX systems. This fileset is installed automatically with the base operating system.

The machine used to install Web-based System Manager PC Client must be set-up as an HTTP Server. This is done by installing and configuring the HTTP Server of your choice. The IBM HTTP Server is available on AIX 5.1 Expansion Pack. Use the /usr/websm/bin/configassist command to automatically configure the HTTP Server.

The following table identifies the requirements for installing Web-based System Manager PC Client on a PC platform:

Netscape Communicator	Netscape Communicator must be Version 4.7 or 4.7x. Netscape Communicator 6.0 is not supported.
Internet Explorer	Internet Explorer must be version 5.0 or later.

Configuring an AIX Server for PC Client Installation

Complete the following steps to configure an AIX server for Web-based System Manager PC Client installation:

Install an HTTP Server on the server where Web-based System Manager resides. The recommended Web server is IBM HTTP Server. Refer to the documentation for each product on how to install and configure the HTTP Server.
After the HTTP Server is running, run the following command to configure Web-based System Manager:
/usr/websm/bin/configassist
In Configuration Assistant, proceed until you reach the main panel.
Select Configure a web server to run Web-based System Manager in a browser.
Select Next.
Follow the instructions on the subsequent panels to finish the configurations.

Installing Web-based System Manager PC Client on the Windows System

Uninstall any previous version of Web-based System Manager PC Client. For more information, see Uninstalling Web-based System Manager PC Client from a Windows System.
Enter the following Web address in the PC Web browser:
hostname/pc_client/pc_client.html, where hostname is the name of the AIX server configured for Web-based System Manager PC Client installation.
Click Proceed at the warning screen to install.
On Internet Explorer, a Security Warning will be displayed requesting permission to temporarily install and run a Java JVM file. Select YES to complete the installation. On Netscape Communicator, two Java Security messages will be displayed, you must select Grant for both to complete the installation.
When the PC Client Installer panel is displayed, press Next to continue.
To install using the default location, press Next, otherwise enter the desired location, then press Next.
A confirmation panel will be displayed showing the install location, the package being installed, and the approximate size of the install package. Press Next to start the installation.
A status panel is displayed showing either that the installation completed successfully, or any messages if errors occurred during the installation. Press Finish to close the panel.

Uninstalling Web-based System Manager PC Client from a Windows System

From the taskbar, select Start --> Settings --> Control Panel.
In the Control Panel, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
Select Web-based System Manager PC Client from the list of programs on the Install/Uninstall tab, then press the Add/Remove button to start the Uninstall wizard.
Press Next in the initial panel.
Press Next in the Confirmation panel to uninstall PC Client.
A status panel is displayed showing either that the installation completed successfully, or any messages if errors occurred during the installation. Press Finish to close the panel.