IBM DR550 SMB V.1 manual Other Installation Topics, Changing passwords, Logoff all sessions

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You need to adjust the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (ITSM) client system options file, so that the ITSM API or any ITSM client (dsmadmc) can find the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager server.

On the p5 520 server, replace the value in the dsm.sys file for the tcpserveraddress with your new HACMP cluster service address. We recommend that you do NOT use a dot address, for instance 100.100.51.121, instead, use the TCP/IP domain name instead, that is drs_engine.

Tip: When using the TCP/IP domain name for the tcpserveraddress field in the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager client system options file (dsm.sys), you do not need to change the value after a network reconfiguration. This is not true, when you use the dot address.

Step 7 - Logoff all sessions

After successful configuration you should exit all shells with the AIX command exit. Depending on the actual shells, you must type the exit command more than once. For example, enter exit one time to close the shell of root and one time to close the shell of dr550. Repeat it until you see the AIX login prompt on the management console session.

Other Installation Topics

Changing passwords

It is strongly recommended to change the default passwords set at the factory. It is also a good practice to change the passwords on a regular basis. Change passwords for the HMC, AIX operating system, and the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager users:

AIX

For the AIX operating system (for both IBM eServer p5 520 servers) you should change the passwords for all four preconfigured system accounts (dr550, dr550adm, ibmce, root). Because of AIX security restrictions with the DR550 SMB, the most convenient way to change passwords is to log in with the user whose password you want to change, and then change the password; root is allowed to change passwords for other users but then these users are forced to change their password again the next time they log in.

Therefore, the procedure for every distinct user account is:

ƒUse the management console to access the first IBM eServer p5 520 (use PrtSc button, select Engine1 on Port 01 from the panel, press Enter)

o Login to AIX using the dr550 user with the appropriate password.

o Change the password of dr550 with the AIX command passwd. Follow the instructions on the screen.

o Switch to the root user ID and his environment with the AIX command su - root and provide root’s password.

o Change the password of root with the AIX command passwd. Follow the instructions on the screen.

o Switch to the dr550adm user ID and his environment with the AIX command su - dr550adm.

o Change the password of dr550adm with the AIX command passwd. Follow the instructions on the screen.

o Exit the shell back to the root environment with the AIX command exit.

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Contents P95P2745 Table of Contents SAN Switches 2005-H08 only when ordered as tape ready Support Web Site Introduction IBM TotalStorage Data Retention Innovative TechnologyHardware Overview IBM eServer P5IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch 2005-H08 Management ConsoleAccessing the Switches Content Management Applications Software OverviewTivoli Storage Manager for Data Retention Tivoli Storage Manager API ClientIBM DB2 Content Manager Other Management ApplicationsDR550 SMB Components QuantityDescription Management ConsoleSwitch included with disk and tape ready option Components Software or Firmware LevelsLogical Volume Configurations AIX settingsTivoli Storage Manager Server Configuration Tivoli Storage Manager Database and LogsTivoli Storage Manager Disk Storage Pool Tivoli Storage Manager Storage Management PolicyMonitoring the Database and Recovery Log Status Monitoring Disk VolumesRoutine Operations for Tivoli Storage Manager Monitoring the Results of Scheduled OperationsSafety Notices Installation and ActivationLaser Compliance Site Preparation and Planning Cabling to the customer’s Ethernet / IP NetworkIBM TotalStorage DR550 SMBVersion 1.0 ------ 27 May 2005Page Setting up the Management Console Changing Server NamesSingle Node All Configurations Installing in a Rack Recommended RacksCabling AC Configuring the P5 520 Server Account Roles Password set at FactoryUser Accounts Tivoli Storage ManagerAdmin Connecting to Gigabit Ethernet Fibre NetworkNetwork Connecting to a 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet copper NetworkFor 10/100/1000t Ethernet networks Procedure for Changing IP Address Single node configuration stepsObtain 1 IP address from your network administrator Connect to drsengine through the management consoleCustom-made /etc/hosts file on drsengine excerpt Preconfigured /etc/hosts file on drsengine excerptVerify the new IP address Changing passwords Other Installation TopicsLogoff all sessions Creating an AIX Recovery DVD Error Notification and MonitoringOperations Update an Administrator Leave blank Recovering from a problem using the Recovery DVD Boot from the Recovery DVDChange/Show Installation Settings and Install Set and Verify Installation SettingsHdisk2 04-B0-00-6,0 12288 None Yes Backing Up the DR550 SMB Data Environmental Specifications POWER5SAN Switches 2005-H08 only when ordered as tape ready Other InformationConnecting Tape to the DR550 SMB Complementary ProductsTape 7316-TF3Sample 3592 Configuration DR550 SMB tape attachmentMIGDelay Data MigrationMIGContinue YesIBM TotalStorage DR550 SMB Version 27 May Problem Determination Gathering problem information from the userQuestions Responses PSeries Diagnostic Information for Multiple BUS Systems Problem Area Start with this informationAIX 5L for Power V5.2 Documentation CD LCD4-1144 Network Information Services NIS and NIS+ path and name is Tivoli Storage Manager Messages and Problem DeterminationPerformance Management Guide path and name is System Management Guide Communications and Networks pathViewing the AIX runtime error log Support Web SiteLegal Notices IBM POWER5 ReferencesIBM TotalStorage DR550 SMB Version 27 May Updates To This Guide

DR550 SMB V.1 specifications

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