4.Finally, type “approve update”. This causes the new file to become active. Now, you should be able to mount StorEdge from a trusted host via NFS.

Local NIS files are no longer updating.

The first step is to check the system log. This will tell us if there is a problem connecting to the NIS server.

1.To do so, access the StorEdge via Telnet.

2.Type “admin” at the [menu] prompt and enter the administrator password.

3.At the CLI, enter “menu”.

4.Select option “2”, Show Log. This will display the fourteen most recent syslog messages.

5.Select option “1”, Show Entire Log. Browse through the log one screen at a time, looking for any messages relating to the NIS server. You might find errors that a server is unreachable via TCP, or if the NIS server is defined by name, there could be a problem communicating with the DNS server.

If no such messages are found, it is likely that the NIS monitor thread needs to be reinitialized. To perform this operation, press [Esc] until you exit to the CLI, then enter “niscfg –k” at the CLI. After this, type “menu” to return to the menu, and check the log once again as above to verify that NIS files have been updated.

Windows created files are root owned when viewed via NFS. (In Windows Domain mode)

This occurs when a Windows user is a member of the Domain Administrators group. The Domain Admins group of the local domain is always mapped to root user and group (UID and GID 0). If it is necessary for a member of Domain Admins to share files with a specific UNIX(R) user account, you must change the user’s primary group to a group other than Domain Admins. This is done by editing the Windows Domain user account.

It is also necessary to change the ownership of the file to the user rather than the Domain Admins group. Do this by right clicking on the object within Windows, and selecting Properties/Security. Please note that you must have the appropriate rights to view or set security, and that you can perform these operations recursively with a checkbox.

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5310 NAS specifications

Sun Microsystems, known for its innovative computing solutions, launched the Sun 5310 Network Attached Storage (NAS) system, which marked a significant advancement in the realm of storage solutions in the early 2000s. The 5310 NAS was designed to provide high-performance, reliable, and scalable storage tailored for enterprise environments.

One of the standout features of the Sun 5310 NAS is its file-serving capabilities, which support multiple protocols, notably NFS (Network File System) and CIFS (Common Internet File System). This dual-protocol support allowed organizations to seamlessly integrate the NAS into diverse IT ecosystems, facilitating interoperability between UNIX, Linux, and Windows systems. The enhanced file-sharing capabilities made it an ideal solution for businesses with mixed operating environments.

The Sun 5310 NAS incorporates cutting-edge technologies to ensure high availability and data integrity. The system utilized a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology, providing various RAID levels to protect against data loss while optimizing performance. Additionally, the device featured hot-swappable drives, enabling maintenance and upgrades with minimal downtime, a crucial factor for business continuity.

Equipped with advanced management software, the Sun 5310 NAS offered users an intuitive interface for monitoring storage health and performance. This software included comprehensive reporting functionalities that allowed IT administrators to oversee usage patterns and capacity planning efficiently.

Scalability was another defining characteristic of the Sun 5310 NAS. The system could easily expand with additional storage modules, accommodating the growing needs of an organization without the necessity for complete system overhauls. This flexibility ensured that businesses could adapt their storage solutions to meet evolving data storage needs without incurring significant costs or disruptions.

In terms of performance, the Sun 5310 NAS featured high I/O throughput achieved through its robust hardware architecture and optimized file serving capabilities. This performance baseline was crucial for organizations that relied on heavy data workloads and required rapid access to information.

In summary, the Sun 5310 NAS from Sun Microsystems embodied a forward-thinking approach to network storage, blending reliability, scalability, and multi-protocol support. Its user-friendly management software, combined with the robustness of RAID technology and hot-swappable drives, made it a preferred choice for enterprises looking to streamline their storage infrastructure while safeguarding critical data.
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