User`s guide

Installation
2-2
6700-A2-GY31-70
July 1999
Installing NMS
The NMS software is supplied on 3.5″, 1.44 MB disks. Copy the original master
disks and use the duplicates as working disks for normal operations. After
duplication, store the master disk set in a secure area.
When performing the installation procedures, several windows present questions
about the computer and the type of installation to be performed. Follow the
directions on the screen and select the appropriate answers. During the
remainder of the installation process, the system requests the subsequent disks
of the software set. Insert the appropriate disk when prompted. If you are
upgrading your software, refer to the software abstract for more information.
Required Installation Sequence
There are several procedures you need to perform to install the complete NMS.
Install the NMS software in the following sequence:
1. Install the NMS Database software. See procedure on page 2-2.
2. Install the NMS Application software. See procedure on page 2-6.
3. Configure NMS for TCP/IP networks. See procedure on page 2-9.
4. Install any applicable NMS device features. See procedure on page 2-9.
5. Install the client/server software. Refer to
COMSPHERE 6700 Series
Network Management System Multiuser Feature User’s Guide.
6. Install the SNMP Proxy software. Refer to COMSPHERE 6700 Series
Network Management System SNMP Proxy Agent Feature User’s Guide.
NOTE:
When installing multi-components, follow the installation instructions in the
appropriate User’s Guide.
Installing the NMS Database Software
The following procedure refers to Drive A. Use the disk drive that is appropriate
for your PC.
 Procedure
1. Insert Disk #1 into Drive A.
2. From the Program Manager window, if you are running:
— Windows 3.1, choose Run from the File menu.
— Windows 95 or Windows NT, choose the Start button and then Run.
3. In the Command Line field, type A:\INSTALL.