The software parameter setting function is provided as an additional function for ServerView Resource Orchestrator. If cloning images are to be created, procedures specific to this function are required.
The function added to ServerView Resource Orchestrator and the procedure for using it are explained below.
L-Platform management
In order to set software parameters when an L-Platform is deployed, functions are added to the ROR Console as part of L-Platform management.
Selecting the values of the parameters to be set
When an L-Platform subscription is submitted from the L-Platform tab, parameter values can be selected on the Reconfigure page. The parameter values and parameter options can be defined in L-Platform templates.
Setting parameters during deployment
When an L-Platform subscription is submitted from the L-Platform tab, parameters are set for the software on the deployed L-Server. At this time parameters are set in the software via communication from the Admin Server to the deployed L-Server.
L-Platform template management
Software parameters and the values set in parameters are defined as part of L-Platform templates. Therefore, functions are added to the ROR Console and commands as part of L-Platform template management.
The L-Platform templates related to the software parameter setting function are explained below.
Software setup information
A list of parameters that can be set in the software and the method for setting the parameters can be defined. However, the software setup information only defines parameters. Therefore, a relationship must be set with the corresponding software information. The information that sets the relationship between the software setup information and the software information is registered for some middleware.
Parameter information
The values to be set for the parameters defined in the software setup information can be defined. Select from a combo box in the window to specify the parameter values. The parameter information is what defines this one option.
Template information
The template information defines the networks, L-Servers, disks, and other components of an L-Platform. The value options to be set in the software parameters can also be defined in the template information. The values to be set in the parameters are specified in the parameter information. Select from a combo box in the window to specify the parameter values. These options can be defined.
The figure below shows the relationships between the various types of information that comprise an L-Platform template.
Figure 1.1 Relationship between the files that make up the L-Platform template
Creating of Cloning image
When a cloning image is to be created, the following procedures specific to this function are required:
Agent installation at the L-Server
Communication with the L-Server deployed from the Admin Server is required in order to set parameters in the software. Therefore, the Systemwalker Software Configuration Manager agent must be installed on the L-Server.
Middleware for which the software information is registered
Follow the middleware installation procedures to install the middleware for which the software information is registered. If middleware is installed using these procedures, it will operate correctly after deployment. For middleware that is affected when the operating system IP address or host name is changed, the software parameter setting function sets the new IP address or host name after deployment.
