Nortel Networks NN43001-315 manual Install Nortel Linux base, Prerequisites

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Install Nortel Linux base

Nortel Communication Server 1000 (CS 1000) Linux base introduces a two-stage installation procedure. The operating system is installed, and then the applications. You can upgrade the current application configuration using the existing operating system, or you can reinstall an application configuration using the existing operating system.

Each Linux server platform requires an installation of the base-level software. You start the installation from a bootable CD. The process includes the partitioning of hard disk drives, installation of the Linux kernel and the Linux root file system, associated device drivers, and the base system commands and utilities. The process ends with a fully functional Nortel Linux base server.

The Linux server supports two network interfaces, TLAN and ELAN. The choice of network interface is based on network topology and application deployment.

For a definition of the Embedded Local Area Network (ELAN) and the Telephony Local Area Network (TLAN) see “Network configuration” (page 143).

Prerequisites

Before you install the Linux base you must complete the following tasks:

•Gather the following necessary customer information:

—ELAN IP address

—ELAN gateway IP address

—ELAN netmask

—The host name associated with the TLAN

Nortel Communication Server 1000

Linux Platform Base and Applications Installation and Commissioning

NN43001-315 02.09

29 October 2008

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