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Project Proposal
Objectives
 | To document the installation and configuration of an enterprise-class server
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| To make available a UNIX-based server to replace Tiberius.
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Overview of Activities
| Hardware-based
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 | Document & evaluate donated SUN SPARCserver 1000 hardware |
| Determine availability of spare/ replacement parts |
| Confirm proper operation of hardware |
| Software-based
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| Source SUN Solaris Operating System |
| Configuration
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| Load & configure OS |
| Configure NFS (Network File System) to provide transparent access of
remote files to user applications within a UNIX-based network |
| Configure DNS (Domain Name System) to translate symbolic names into IP
addresses |
| Configure NIS (Network Information System) a database providing central
storage of user accounts & passwords |
| Automate routine system backups |
| Implementation
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| Test operation of server in a (closed) network environment |
| Configure RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) to prevent loss of
mission-critical data* |
| Install & demonstrate SAMBA (Session Message Block protocol)server
software to enable sharing of file systems and files with Windows* |
*time permitting
Required Materials
| SUN SPARCserver 1000
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| Disk Array
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| Available spare parts
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| Software (OS) - SOLARIS 8 is available for cost of media & shipping:
approx $75 US
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| Documentation
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Available Resources
| Consultation with Dylan Saunders
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| Networks Lab (H408)
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| Sun Microsystems technical support website
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| Other UNIX administration support sites
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Desired Outcome
To provide a fully functional enterprise-class UNIX server, capable of addressing
performance issues with the current server Tiberius
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