Re: [Networker] Networker 7.3 - Anyone look into using this with AlphaSt

We just got NW 7.3 and AS 3.1 running in our test environment on two separate 
boxes and things are looking good so far (only been 4 days). We are now using 
the DMI interface versus the CAPI interface, so we'll see how much 'better' the 
'integration' is between the two products.

Cheers,
Jim

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On Behalf Of Siobhan Ellis
Sent: January 5, 2006 12:55 AM
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Subject: Re: [Networker] Networker 7.3 - Anyone look into using this with 
AlphaStor yet?

NMC does not have to be on the NW server. Indeed, if you have multiple 
NetWorker servers, it should be on a seperate machine.
 
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>>> Tim.Kimball AT BRASS DOT COM 5/01/2006 4:49:26 pm >>>

Thanks for the heads up.  I had the chance to grab copies of the release notes 
for NW 7.1.3, 7.3, and AS 3.1 and go over the basics. 

Mixing databases will not be an issue in our case, AS was installed on one of 
our Storage Nodes and I'd put NMC on the Server.  We also have hopes to remove 
AS at the first opportunity, perhaps by spinning off any remaining active DLT 
tapes post-migration onto a couple Autoloaders or something.  An M1400 instead 
of the L700 would be nice right about now... ;)

There is conflicting evidence regarding if AS and NMS can reside on the same 
server.  The AS release docs (Nov 2005) says no, due to a database port 
conflict.  The NW 7.3 docs (Dec 2005) actually says yes, as long as you follow 
the included procedure to change the NMC database port.  *shrug* Again, 
probably best to leave AS on the Storage Node.

As for 'supporting later,' I can probably wait a little while.  I'm actually 
using the Sun EBS re-branded version, so I have to wait for Sun patches and/or 
packages anyway; That's normally another 2-3 months unless it got fast-tracked 
or done at the same time.

My main draw to 7.3 at the moment is the different retention times for clones 
(which I can script around temporarily).  The other big thing is to have a 
stable AlphaStor in the interim, which apparently 3.1 is (even has FireFox 
support, though it already does actually from my own testing - more stable than 
IE too). 

I'll be calling Legato and/or Sun probably on Friday to get details on this 
(for planning), and will forward any clarifications I get.


--TSK 

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Timothy S. Kimball
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-----Original Message-----
From: Wood, R A (Bob) [mailto:WoodR AT chevron DOT com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 5:00 AM
To: Legato NetWorker discussion; Kimball, Tim
Subject: RE: [Networker] Networker 7.3 - Anyone look into using this with 
AlphaStor yet? 

Tim, 
        FYI, AlphaStor documentation states that AlphaStor and NMC can't be 
installed on same machine (both use host name as database engine
name) 

I haven't heard of anyone testing 7.3 with AlphaStor (I get the feeling that 
AlphaStor will not be supported until later, not sure where I get that feeling 
from, probably something that was said during the initial beta selection). 

Bob 

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On Behalf Of Tim.Kimball AT BRASS DOT COM
Sent: 03 January 2006 10:08
To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
Subject: [Networker] Networker 7.3 - Anyone look into using this with AlphaStor 
yet? 

With the recent discussion over 7.3's caveats, I'm nervous now that the changes 
will give me grief with our AlphaStor environment. 

Since it is now 'released,' are any of the beta testers also AlphaStor users 
who can comment on the upgrade?  There are features to this Networker upgrade 
that are very much needed to save us decent money on tapes, but if its going to 
conflict on a Java front this is going to be a problem. 

Also, I heard something about a new version of AlphaStor (3.1 I think)? 


Thanks,
--TSK 


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Timothy S. Kimball 
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Re: [Networker] Networker 7.3 - Anyone look into using this with AlphaStor yet?
