DCE Installation and Configuration Guide v4.2

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Intended Audience

The audience for this guide includes the following:

• Experienced programmers who want to write client/server applications.
  
• Experienced programmers who want to port existing applications to DCE.
  
• System managers who manage the distributed computing environment.
  
• Users who want to run distributed applications.
  

The Gradient® DCE for Tru64 UNIX® Installation and Configuration Guide describes how to install and configure Gradient DCE on Tru64 UNIX™ Version 5.0, 5.0a, 5.1, and 5.1a systems. The guide provides users of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) with supplemental information necessary to use Gradient DCE and is intended to be used with the documents listed under Related Documentation .

The installation procedure creates DCE file directories subordinate to the /usr/opt directory and loads DCE software subsets.

Gradient DCE v4.2 is a layered product on the Tru64 UNIX Versions5.1a operating system. It supports TruCluster and Sierra Cluster. It is a compatible upgrade of DCE for Tru64 UNIX Version 4.0. ?? It consists of a full DCE implementation as defined by The Open Group (TOG).

Gradient DCE v4.1 was a layered product on the Tru64 UNIX Version 5.1, Gradient DCE v4.0 was a layered product on the Tru64 UNIX Version 5.0, 5.0a and 5.1 operating systems. It was a compatible upgrade of DCE for Tru64 UNIX Version 3.1. for Tru64 UNIX Version 5.0, 5.0a, and prior DCE kits. It consists of a full DCE implementation as defined by The Open Group (TOG). This software includes these components:

• Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
  
• Cell Directory Service (CDS)
  
• Distributed Time Service (DTS)
  
• DCE Security
  
• DCE Distributed File Service (DFS, based on DCE Release 1.2.2)
  
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
  

NOTE: The products named Gradient DCE v3.1 (and higher), Digital DCE v3.1, and Compaq DCE v3.1 provide essentially the same features; however, only Gradient DCE functions on the Tru64 UNIX v5.x operating system. Although other company names may be referenced within this document (Digital, Compaq, or Gradient Technologies), this DCE product is now produced and supported by Entegrity Solutions® Corporation.

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this guide:

UPPERCASE and lowercase	The operating system differentiates between lowercase and uppercase characters. Literal strings that appear in text, examples, syntax descriptions, and function definitions must be typed exactly as shown.
bold	Boldface type in interactive examples indicates typed user input.In general text reference, bold indicates file names and commands.
italics	Italic type indicates variable values, placeholders, and function argument names.
special type	Indicates system output in interactive and code examples.
%	The default user prompt is your system name followed by a right angle bracket (>). In this manual, a percent sign (%) is used to represent this prompt.
#	A number sign (#) represents the superuser prompt.
Ctrl/x	This symbol indicates that you hold down the Ctrl key while pressing the key or mouse button that follows the slash.
<Return>	Refers to the key on your terminal or workstation that is labeled with Return or Enter.

Related Documentation

The following documents are available in HTML and Acrobat format on the Entegrity software CD:

• Gradient DCE for Tru64 UNIX Installation and Configuration Guide (this guide) ----- Describes how to install DCE and configure and manage your DCE cell.

• Gradient DCE for Tru64 UNIX Product Guide ----- Provides supplemental documentation for Gradient DCE value-added features.

• Gradient DCE for Tru64 UNIX Reference Guide ----- Provides supplemental reference information for Gradient DCE value-added features.

• Gradient DCE for Tru64 UNIX Release Notes----- Lists new features, bug fixes, and known problems and restrictions.

The following OSF DCE Release 1.2.2 technical documentation is provided on the Entegrity software CD in PDF format:

• Introduction to OSF DCE ----- Contains a high-level overview of DCE technology including its architecture, components, and potential use.

• OSF DCE Administration Guide - Introduction ----- Describes the issues and conventions concerning DCE as a whole system and provides guidance for planning and configuring a DCE system.

• OSF DCE Administration Guide - Core Components ----- Provides specific instructions on how core components should be installed and configured.

• OSF DCE Application Development Guide - Introduction and Style Guide ----- Serves as a starting point for application developers to learn how to develop DCE applications.

• OSF DCE Application Development Guide - Core Components ----- Provides information on how to develop DCE applications using core DCE components such as RPC and security.

• OSF DCE Application Development Guide - Directory Services ----- Contains information for developers building applications that use DCE Directory Services.

• OSF DCE Application Development Reference ----- Provides reference information for DCE application programming interfaces.

• OSF DCE Command Reference ----- Describes commands available to system administrators.

See the contact information on our web site: http://www.entegrity.com/corporate/offices.shtml

Obtaining Technical Support

If you purchased your Gradient DCE for Tru64 UNIX product directly from Entegrity Solutions Corporation or Gradient Technologies, Inc. you are entitled to 30 days of limited technical support beginning on the day the product is expected to arrive.

You may also purchase a support plan that entitles you to additional services. You must register prior to receiving this support. For details, refer to the customer support information package that accompanied your shipment or refer to the Technical Support area of http://support.entegrity.com. The web site also contains online forms for easy registration.

If you purchased Gradient DCE for Tru64 UNIX from a reseller, please contact the reseller for information on obtaining technical support.

Obtaining Additional Technical Information

Contact	Address	Phone/Fax/Email
The Open Group™ Developer of DCE (Distributed Computing Architecture) software and standards.	The Open Group™ 29B Montvale Ave Woburn MA 01801 U. S. A.	Tel: +1 781-376-8200 Fax: +1 781-376-9358 http://www.opengroup.org

Obtaining Additional Documentation

All documentation for your Gradient DCE for Tru64 UNIX product is provided in electronic format on the same CD on which the product ships. See the product CD for information on accessing this documentation.

Documentation for all of Entegrity's products is available at http://support.entegrity.com. Enter the Support Web area and click the Documentation link.

We are always trying to improve our documentation. If you notice any inaccuracies or cannot find information, please send email to docs@entegrity.com. We welcome any comments or suggestions.

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