Instruction manual

Chapter 1: Introduction to the NetScaler 9000 Series
1-2 NetScaler 9000 Series Installation and Configuration Guide - Volume 1
NSICG60_JAN05
Knowledge of the software and services running on web servers is needed to
configure the system appropriately. Basic knowledge of networking and web
technologies is assumed.
1.2 How to Use The NetScaler 9000 Series Guides
To help you use the NetScaler 9000 system and it’s various features, this
documentation set is contained in two volumes. These volumes are organized
as follows.
1.2.1 Volume 1
This Volume covers the general use and management features of the
NetScaler 9000 Series system. Refer to this guide for instruction on
installation, management, administration, and all non-feature specific tasks.
z Chapter 1, Introduction to the NetScaler 9000 Series: This chapter
describes the basic features and benefits of the NetScaler 9000 system. It
also provides a brief description of the key features that can be configured
on the NetScaler 9000 system.
z Chapter 2, Installation, Configuration and Management: This chapter
describes how to install, configure and manage the NetScaler 9000
system.
z Chapter 3, High Availability: This chapter describes how to install and
configure the NetScaler 9000 system in the High Availability mode.
z Chapter 4, NetScaler Statistical Utility: This chapter introduces you to
the NetScaler Statistical Utility (also referred as the NetScaler
Dashboard). It explains the various components of this graphical utility
and also the steps to monitor the NetScaler 9000 system’s performance
using the Dashboard utility.
z Appendix A, Policy Expressions: This appendix provides an overview
on constructing NetScaler Policy Expressions.
z Appendix B, NetScaler API Reference: This chapter provides
information on the NetScaler Application Programming Interface (API)
and detailed instructions on how to use this XML API to implement
customized client applications.
z Appendix C, Warning and Safety Messages: This appendix provides
various warning messages and their description.