TruCluster Server Handbook (HP Technologies)

B.3 Electronic Resources

There are many, many sources for additional information on UNIX on the Internet. The sources that we present were selected because we found them useful both in developing this book and in managing TruCluster Servers on a day-to-day basis. All websites and e-mail distribution addresses are accurate as of this writing; however, it should be noted that with the recent merger of HP and Compaq, we expect that many of these addresses will change.

B.3.1 Mailing Lists

B.3.1.1 Compaq Services' Tru64 UNIX Patch Mailing List

HP's Compaq Services maintains a mailing list that automatically notifies subscribers of the latest patches on Tru64 UNIX software products. To subscribe to this mailing list, please go to the following website: http://www.support.compaq.com/patches/mailing-list.shtml

B.3.1.2 Compaq Services' Security Mailing List

HP's Compaq Services also maintains a mailing list that automatically notifies subscribers of the latest security issues and patches on Compaq software products. To subscribe to this mailing list, please go to the following website: http://www.support.compaq.com/patches/mailing-list.shtml

B.3.1.3 Tru64-UNIX-Managers List

The Tru64-UNIX-Managers list (formerly Alpha-OSF-Managers list) is a quick turnaround troubleshooting aid for people who administer and manage Alpha AXP systems running HP Tru64 UNIX (formerly Compaq Tru64 UNIX (formerly Digital UNIX (formerly Digital OSF/1))). Its primary purpose is to provide the Tru64 UNIX Manager with a quick source of information for system management problems that are time critical.

To subscribe to the list, send a message to majordomo@ornl.gov containing the command "subscribe tru64-unix-managers".

The Tru64-UNIX-Managers list is archived at: http://www.ornl.gov/its/archives/mailing-lists

B.3.2 USENET Newsgroups

There are several newsgroups that may be of particular interest to systems managers and administrators of Tru64 UNIX and TruCluster Server. They are as follows:

B.3.3 WWW Resources (HP)

HP maintains several useful websites on Tru64 UNIX products (including TruCluster Server) and on products that work with Tru64 UNIX. As of this writing, the addresses to these websites are accurate; however, with the merger of Compaq and HP, we expect these website addresses to change.

B.3.3.1 The Tru64 UNIX Homepage

HP's Tru64 UNIX group maintains a very complete and up-to-date website dedicated to Tru64 UNIX and TruCluster Server. Readers will find many links that are useful to the successful deployment and management of a Tru64 UNIX or TruCluster Server system.

http://www.tru64unix.compaq.com

B.3.3.2 Online Documentation

HP's Tru64 UNIX group maintains all of their Tru64 UNIX and TruCluster Server documentation in an online and searchable format.

B.3.3.2.1 Tru64 UNIX Online Documentation

http://www.tru64unix.compaq.com/docs/pub_page/doc_list.html

B.3.3.2.2 TruCluster Server Documentation

http://www.tru64unix.compaq.com/docs/pub_page/cluster_list.html

B.3.3.3 Technical Updates

HP's Tru64 UNIX group publishes the latest technical information on Tru64 UNIX and TruCluster Server. Please monitor these websites for the latest information on these products.

B.3.3.3.1 Tru64 UNIX Software Product Technical Update Information

http://www.tru64unix.compaq.com/docs/pub_page/os_update.html

B.3.3.3.2 TruCluster Server Software Product Technical Update Information

http://www.tru64unix.compaq.com/docs/pub_page/tcr_update.html

B.3.3.4 Best Practices

Of all hardware and software vendors, we believe that HP's Tru64 UNIX group is unique in having comprehensive and current Best Practices websites. Many systems managers and administrators have told us just how valuable these websites are to the successful deployment of systems.

B.3.3.4.1 Tru64 UNIX Best Practices Website

http://www.tru64unix.compaq.com/docs/best_practices/index.html

B.3.3.4.2 TruCluster Server Best Practices Website

http://www.tru64unix.compaq.com/docs/best_practices/clus_bps.html

B.3.3.5 Alpha Systems Firmware

The latest firmware for Alpha systems is available online from the following website:

http://gatekeeper.research.compaq.com/pub/DEC/Alpha/firmware

B.3.3.6 Patch Information

HP provides online access to patches for Tru64 UNIX and TruCluster Server. The following websites provide easy access to patches and documentation on patches.

B.3.3.6.1 Tru64 UNIX and TruCluster Server Patch Documentation

http://www.tru64unix.compaq.com/docs/patch

B.3.3.6.2 Tru64 UNIX and TruCluster Server Patch Roadmap

http://www.tru64unix.compaq.com/docs/patch/roadmap.html

B.3.3.6.3 Tru64 UNIX/TruCluster Server Patches

http://www.support.compaq.com/patches

B.3.3.7 New Hardware Delivery Information

HP recently developed several websites on New Hardware Delivery in support of changes to the Tru64 UNIX software products that provide functionality to new system hardware.

B.3.3.7.1 Tru64 UNIX New Hardware Delivery Documentation

http://www.tru64unix.compaq.com/docs/nhd

B.3.3.7.2 New Hardware Delivery Technical Update Information

http://www.tru64unix.compaq.com/docs/pub_page/nhd_update.html

B.3.3.8 Compaq Services Online Homepage

HP's Compaq Services homepage provides a variety of useful online services from call logging to problem diagnosis and more.

http://www.compaq.com/support

B.3.3.9 WEBES Homepage

The WEB-based Enterprise Services (WEBES) kit provides diagnostic tools (including Compaq Analyze) that can help analyze Tru64 UNIX systems.

http://www.compaq.com/support/svctools/webes/index.html

B.3.3.10 StorageWorks Information

HP's StorageWorks group provides online information that is useful in setting up and managing the storage hardware necessary for the successful deployment of a TruCluster Server system. As the main HP StorageWorks website can be challenging to navigate, we have provided several links that should make it easier to access the necessary information.

B.3.3.10.1 StorageWorks HSZ RAID Controller Documentation

http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/array-and-scsi-controllers/HSxuserdocs.html

B.3.3.10.2 StorageWorks HSG RAID Array Controller Software (ACS) Documentation

http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/acs/documentation.html

B.3.3.10.3 StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN Switch Documentation

http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/fcsanswitch816/documentation.html

B.3.3.10.4 StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) Documentation

http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/enterprise/documentation.html

B.3.3.10.5 EVA Virtual Controller Software (VCS) Documentation

http://www.compaq.com/products/sanworks/vcs/index.html

B.3.3.11 Shareware and Freeware for Tru64 UNIX

This website provides access to shareware and freeware for Tru64 UNIX.

http://www.tru64unix.compaq.com/demos/

B.3.4 WWW Resources (Non-HP)

B.3.4.1 The System Administration, Networking and Security (SANS) Institute

The SANS Institute's purpose is to allow computer security professionals, auditors, system administrators, and network administrators to share the lessons they are learning and find solutions to the challenges they face. The Institute's website contains valuable information useful to the management of any system on the Internet.

http://www.sans.org

B.3.4.2 UNIX Guru Universe

UNIX Guru Universe has long been one of the premier portals to information on UNIX. This website contains many useful links to information on UNIX.

http://www.ugu.org

B.3.4.3 Tru64.org

The Tru64.org website is the most comprehensive portal available for Tru64 UNIX and TruCluster Server. It has lots of resources including mailing lists, articles, and FAQs all related to Tru64 UNIX.

http://www.tru64.org

It should be noted that this website is not affiliated with HP.

B.3.4.4 Tru64 UNIX User Group

The Encompass HP User Group is the former DECUS, US Chapter. Their website contains much useful information and many useful links related to Tru64 UNIX:

http://www.encompassus.org