Re: hostname change

["CATALINA MARTINEZ" <CATALINA.MARTINEZ@tlc.state.tx.us>]

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Leslie,

On the production box, I installed 6.0.2, Framework 3.7.1, and AIX 4.3.3 from 
scratch. I ftp'd the /usr/OV/databases and SNMP configuration from a separate 
box which was running 6.0 over to the new production box 6.0.2. I had to run 
the reset_ci. (Support helped me on this). When I moved it into production 
(6.0.2), I only changed the IP address.

Question: Does what you mention apply to the scenerio above? 

I am currently trying to install a copy of the current production box (6.0.2, 
3.7.1) into a backup box. The name and ip address of the backup box WILL be 
changed. But that's where I am running into problems. If the way I originally 
did the install is ok's , then I should be able to do the same on the backup 
box..(installl everything from scratch and just ftp'd the databases). 

Question: Do you know some of the complications that occur if you change the 
hostname or IP address?

On the current production box, occassionally, all the gui's shutdown. I have a 
call open with support. I installed the new ipmap daemon/e-fix but it happened 
again after the install. I am just wondering if the ipaddress change would have 
caused these gui problems.

Thanks

>>> lclark@us.ibm.com 09/03/01 08:28AM >>>
If you read the 6.0.2 release notes carefully, you will find a section
in which it is stated that the hostname should NOT be changed
after Netview is installed. It has been determined that no set of
instructions has ever  been found that will guarantee success
in this endeavor. Your changed system will work fine, but you
may well find down the road that subsequent maintenance will
not install because of hidden inconsistencies in the Tivoli
database.

If you must change the name after the install, plan on re-installing
in the future. If you have time to do it now, do a migration reinstall
following the instructions in the Release Notes. Basically it
boils down to taking a Netview backup that creates a new
filesystem, deinstalling Netview and Framework, correcting
the hostname, reinstalling Framework; then, in the presence
of that filesystem, do a new Netview install. It will merge in your
changes.

Or just add an alias instead of changing the hostname.

Cordially,

Leslie A. Clark
IBM Global Services - Systems Mgmt & Networking
Detroit



                                                                                
              
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Hi Catalina:
                          This comman is wrong in the Release Notes---I had
the same problem--.:

idlattr -t -s versioning...............              ´
"$DBDIR/file_versions" ´ .  First   the: '  and followed the quotation mark
"

I hope this help you. I  don't have many luck. I have opened  the pmr with
Tivoli


Saludos.



Paqui Martinez Moreno
Tfno 91-3979273
Email: Paqui_Martinez@es.ibm.com

---------------------- Forwarded by Francisca Martinez
Moreno/Spain/Contr/IBM on 30/08/2001 08:10 ---------------------------

"CATALINA MARTINEZ" <CATALINA.MARTINEZ@tlc.state.tx.us>@tkg.com on
29/08/2001 17:02:52

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To All:
AIX 4.3.3 Netview 6.0.2 Framework 3.7.1

I am running into problems changing the hostname..On the 6.0  release notes
pg 43 Step 11.

I keep getting "Usage: can not find -g in Repository" after I  execute the
third command (starts with idlattr)

any ideas as to why?



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Leslie,

 

On the production box, I installed 6.0.2, Framework 3.7.1, and AIX 4.3.3 from scratch. I ftp'd the /usr/OV/databases and SNMP configuration from a separate box which was running 6.0 over to the new production box 6.0.2. I had to run the reset_ci. (Support helped me on this). When I moved it into production (6.0.2), I only changed the IP address.

 

Question: Does what you mention apply to the scenerio above?

 

I am currently trying to install a copy of the current production box (6.0.2, 3.7.1) into a backup box. The name and ip address of the backup box WILL be changed. But that's where I am running into problems. If the way I originally did the install is ok's , then I should be able to do the same on the backup box..(installl everything from scratch and just ftp'd the databases).

 

Question: Do you know some of the complications that occur if you change the hostname or IP address?

 

On the current production box, occassionally, all the gui's shutdown. I have a call open with support. I installed the new ipmap daemon/e-fix but it happened again after the install. I am just wondering if the ipaddress change would have caused these gui problems.

 

Thanks

>>> lclark@us.ibm.com 09/03/01 08:28AM >>>
If you read the 6.0.2 release notes carefully, you will find a section
in which it is stated that the hostname should NOT be changed
after Netview is installed. It has been determined that no set of
instructions has ever  been found that will guarantee success
in this endeavor. Your changed system will work fine, but you
may well find down the road that subsequent maintenance will
not install because of hidden inconsistencies in the Tivoli
database.

If you must change the name after the install, plan on re-installing
in the future. If you have time to do it now, do a migration reinstall
following the instructions in the Release Notes. Basically it
boils down to taking a Netview backup that creates a new
filesystem, deinstalling Netview and Framework, correcting
the hostname, reinstalling Framework; then, in the presence
of that filesystem, do a new Netview install. It will merge in your
changes.

Or just add an alias instead of changing the hostname.

Cordially,

Leslie A. Clark
IBM Global Services - Systems Mgmt & Networking
Detroit



                                                                                             
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Hi Catalina:
                          This comman is wrong in the Release Notes---I had
the same problem--.:

idlattr -t -s versioning...............              ´
"$DBDIR/file_versions" ´ .  First   the: '  and followed the quotation mark
"

I hope this help you. I  don't have many luck. I have opened  the pmr with
Tivoli


Saludos.



Paqui Martinez Moreno
Tfno 91-3979273
Email: Paqui_Martinez@es.ibm.com

---------------------- Forwarded by Francisca Martinez
Moreno/Spain/Contr/IBM on 30/08/2001 08:10 ---------------------------

"CATALINA MARTINEZ" <CATALINA.MARTINEZ@tlc.state.tx.us>@tkg.com on
29/08/2001 17:02:52

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Subject:  [NV-L] hostname change




To All:
AIX 4.3.3 Netview 6.0.2 Framework 3.7.1

I am running into problems changing the hostname..On the 6.0  release notes
pg 43 Step 11.

I keep getting "Usage: can not find -g in Repository" after I  execute the
third command (starts with idlattr)

any ideas as to why?



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