Step 1 – starting the database
This section describes the process of starting the database used by Netcool/Precision TN.
Attention: The server must be running before you start the other Netcool/Precision TN
!components.
Consult your Oracle or MySQL documentation to determine how to start the server.
Step 2 – starting the Netcool/Precision TN server
To start the Netcool/Precision TN server:
1.It is recommended that you first log in as the root user.
2.Change directory to <netcool_install_dir>/precisiontn/bin
3.Enter the command:
./precisiontn
Netcool/Precision TN starts, displaying its status in the shell window. Wait until this status completes before you start the next component.
Step 3 – starting Network Pilot
You can view Network Pilot using either Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x, or Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later. Earlier versions of these browsers might exhibit display problems.
To start Network Pilot:
1.Open a web browser and enter the address http://hostname:5960.
2.The Login page is displayed, as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9. The Login Window
3.If you do not have an instance of Netcool/OMNIbus running, enter the user name admin and leave the password blank.
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