Administration Basics

NetCache 5.3.1

Objectives

When you have completed this module you will be able to do the following:

• Use the Graphic User Interface to administer the NetCache• Describe NetCache console access options• Install NetCache software• Use NetCache on-line help• Configure NetCache Administration settings• Back up and restore NetCache configuration • Configure NetCache autosupport• Set NetCache date and time• Configure browser clients to use NetCache proxy

User Interfaces

• Graphical User Interface via browser client

• Command Line interface via console, telnet, RSH, or SSH– Full control– Can import and export files

NetCache Manager GUI

NetCache Manager Tabs

Information

High-level setup Configure

NetCache

Troubleshooting tools

Data Tab

Maintenance Tab

Setup Tab

Utilities Tab

Setup > System > Feature Selector

Online Help and NOW Links

Online Help

NetCache Manuals on NOW

NetCache Manuals

• Deployment Planning Guide• Features and Configuration Planning Guide• Guide to ICAP Services• Guide to Global Request Manager• Configuration Guide• Routine Administration Guide• Command Line Reference• Error Messages Guide

NOW Links

Administration Setup

Uploading Software

Maint. > Config Files > Backup/Restore

Error Pages

Autosupport

• Automatic email containing system info• Triggered by events on the NetCache• Email sent to autosupport@netapp.com

by default• Proactive alerts

Autosupport Configuration

Autosupport Configuration cont’d

Autosupport Configuration cont’d

Setting the ClockSetup >System > Clock

Configuring Netscape Navigator 4.7to use NetCache Proxy

Configuring Internet Explorer 5 to use NetCache Proxy

Topic Review

• What are the NetCache administration options?• What would you expect under each of following tabs:

– Data– Maintenance– Setup– Utilities

• What are the help options?• How can you back up and restore NetCache

configuration?

NetCache Admin Basics

Exercises