IBM B73.3 User Manual

J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld B73.3 and
Windows Terminal Server for IBM Netfinity

Rufus Credle, Bryan Nguyen, Craig Parks, Miguel Angel Rubio

International Technical Support Organization

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SG24-5842-00

International Technical Support Organization

J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld B73.3 and
Windows Terminal Server for IBM Netfinity

July 1999

SG24-5842-00

Take Note!

Before using this information and the prod uct it supports, be sure to read t he ge neral informatio n in Appe ndix B,
“Special Notices” on page 323.

First Edition (July 1999)

This edition applies to J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld B73.3, Oracle8 for NT 8.0.5, Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, Windows NT
Server 4.0 Terminal Ser ver Edition, Networ k Sta tion Manager 3.0 4, Citrix MetaFrame 1.0, Lotus Domino Go
WebServer 4.6.2.2, Microsoft Visual C++ 5.0, Microso ft Internet Information Server 3.0, and Microsoft Access 7 .0
running on IBM Netfinity.

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Contents

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii

The Team That Wrote This Redbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Comments Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

Chapter 1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1.1 The ITSO J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld and IBM Netfinity Lab Environment . . .4

Chapter 2. J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld B73.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.1 Configurable Network Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2.2 The Advantages of Configurable Network Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2.3 Recommendations for Configurable Network Computing. . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Chapter 3. Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition . . . . . . . . . . .13

3.1 IBM Network Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.1.1 IBM Network Station Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Chapter 4. IBM N etfin ity Family of Ser vers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

4.1 About IBM Netfinity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

4.1.1 The Foundation for J.D. Edwards and Domino Applications . . . . . . .20

4.2 IBM Netfinity 3000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

4.3 IBM Netfinity 5000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

4.4 IBM Netfinity 5500 and 5500 M20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

4.4.1 IBM Netfinity 5500. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

4.4.2 Netfinity 5500 M20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

4.5 IBM Netfinity 7000 M10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Chapter 5. Sizing, Considerations, and Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . .35

5.1 Hardware and Software Considerations and Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . .36

5.2 Hardware Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

5.2.1 CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

5.2.2 Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

5.2.3 Hard Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

5.2.4 Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

5.2.5 RAID Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

5.2.6 Fault Tolerance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

5.2.7 Backup and Recovery Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

5.2.8 Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

5.2.9 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

5.2.10 Networking Performance Hints for J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld . . . . . .49

5.3 Software Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

5.4 Hardware and Software Requirements for J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld . . . . .51

5.4.1 OneWorld Deployment Server Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

5.4.2 OneWorld Enterprise Server Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

5.4.3 OneWorld Workstation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

5.5 Preparing for OneWorld Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

5.5.1 OneWorld Installation Planner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

5.5.2 OneWorld Installation Workbench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

5.5.3 Setting Up OneWorld Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

5.6 Requests for Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

5.6.1 The Sizing Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

5.6.2 Sizing Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

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5.7 Configuration Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

5.7.1 Netfinity Enterprise Server Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

5.7.2 Sizing Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

5.8 Hardware and Software Requirements for Windows Terminal Server . . . 76

Chapter 6. Using ServerGuide for IBM Netfinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

6.1 ServerGuide Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

6.2 HardwareGuide and Windows NT Server 4.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

6.3 SoftwareGuide and Windows NT Server 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

6.3.1 Installing Windows NT Server 4.0 Using the SoftwareGuide CD . . . 84

6.3.2 Operating System FixPaks CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

6.4 SoftwareGuide CD-ROM with Windows Terminal Server Edition . . . . . . . 86

Chapter 7. Implementing Oracle8 and J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld. . . . . . . . 89

7.1 Deployment Server Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

7.2 Enterprise Server Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

7.2.1 Installing Oracle8 Enterprise Edition for Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . 93

7.2.2 Verify Setup of Listener.ora and Tnsnames.ora Files. . . . . . . . . . . 106

7.3 Installing and Configuring J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld B73.3. . . . . . . . . . . 109

7.3.1 Preparing Rollback Segments, Tablespaces, and Cursors. . . . . . . 112

7.3.2 Installation Planner - Defining the Installation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

7.3.3 Validate the Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

7.3.4 Running Release Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

7.3.5 Running Installation Workbench. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

7.3.6 Setting Up and Verifying the Hosts File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

7.4 Installing OneWorld on the Enterprise Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

7.4.1 Starting the OneWorld Windows NT Enterprise Server . . . . . . . . . 150

7.5 Setting Up a Printer on the OneWorld Enterprise Server . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

7.5.1 Adding a Paper Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

7.5.2 Adding a Physical Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

7.5.3 Defining a Conversion Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

7.5.4 Adding a Logical Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

7.5.5 Adding a Default Logical Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

7.6 Setting User and Group Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

7.6.1 Creating a User and Group Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

7.6.2 Assigning Packages to a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

7.6.3 Assigning Environments to a Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

7.7 Installing Oracle8 Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

7.8 Installing OneWorld Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

7.8.1 Modify the JDE.INI File on the Deployment Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

7.8.2 Modify the Setup.inf File on the Deployment Server. . . . . . . . . . . . 164

7.8.3 Installing OneWorld Client (Interactive Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Chapter 8. Implementing Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and OneWorld . . . . 167

8.1 Deployment Server Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

8.2 Enterprise Server Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

8.2.1 Installing Enterprise SQL Server for Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

8.3 Installing and Configuring J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld B73.3 . . . . . . . . . . . 185

8.3.1 Creating Databases for SQL Server 7.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

8.3.2 Creating Database Logins and Users for SQL Server 7.0 . . . . . . . 192

8.3.3 Loading Central Objects for SQL Server 7.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

8.3.4 Installation Planner - Defining the Installation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

8.3.5 Validate the Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

8.3.6 Running Release Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

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8.3.7 Running Installation Workbench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226

8.3.8 Setting Up and Verifying the Hosts File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231

8.4 Installing OneWorld on the Enterprise Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232

8.4.1 Starting the OneWorld Windows NT Enterprise Server . . . . . . . . . .235

8.5 Setting Up a Printer on the OneWorld Enterprise Server. . . . . . . . . . . . .238

8.5.1 Adding a Paper Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238

8.5.2 Adding a Physical Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239

8.5.3 Defining a Conversion Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240

8.5.4 Adding a Logical Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240

8.5.5 Adding a Default Logical Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241

8.6 Setting User and Group Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242

8.6.1 Create a User and Group Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242

8.6.2 Assign Packages to a Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245

8.6.3 Assigning Environments to a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247

8.7 Installing OneWorld Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248

8.7.1 Modify the JDE.INI File on the Deployment Server . . . . . . . . . . . . .248

8.7.2 Modify the Setup.inf File on the Deployment Server . . . . . . . . . . . .248

8.7.3 Installing OneWorld Client (Interactive Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249

Chapter 9. Implementing Windows NT Terminal Server Ed ition . . . . . . .251

9.1 Types of Windows NT Server Installs for IBM Network Station Manager.251

9.2 Hardware and Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252

9.3 Prerequisites Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253

9.4 Installation of Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition . . . . . . .254

9.5 Installation of IBM Network Station Manager and Additional Products . . . 254

9.5.1 Installation of Netscape Navigator 4.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256

9.5.2 Installation of Lotus Domino Go Webserver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257

9.5.3 Installation of IBM Network Station Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260

9.5.4 Verify the Network Station Manager and Components Installation. .266

9.5.5 Create NSMAdmin and NSMUser Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268

9.5.6 Lotus Domino Go Webserver Service Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271

9.6 MetaFrame from Citrix Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273

9.6.1 MetaFrame Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273

9.7 Activate MetaFrame Licensing on Windows NT Terminal Server Edition.275

9.8 ICA Client Setup on Windows Terminal Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277

9.8.1 Network Station Client Configuration for OneWorld. . . . . . . . . . . . .279

9.8.2 Workstation Client Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281

9.8.3 MetaFrame Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288

9.9 Configure Installation Planner for Windows NT Terminal Server . . . . . . . 289

9.9.1 Run Installation Workbench for the Windows Terminal Server Plan. 309

9.10 Installing and Configuring the OneWorld Client on WTS . . . . . . . . . . . .315

9.10.1 Assigning Environments to Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315

9.11 Installing OneWorld Client on Windows NT Terminal Server . . . . . . . . .317

9.11.1 Instructions for MDAC2.1 and TSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317

9.11.2 Modify the JDE.INI File on the Deployment Server . . . . . . . . . . . .318

9.11.3 Modify the Setup.inf File on the Deployment Server . . . . . . . . . . .318

9.11.4 Installing OneWorld Client (Interactive Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319

Appendix A. Modify Setup.inf and ODBCDataSource.inf for SQL Server 321

Appendix B. Special Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323

Appendix C. Rela te d Public at ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

C.1 International Technical Support Organization Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

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C.2 Redbooks on CD-ROMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327

C.3 Other Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327

C.4 Referenced Web Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327

How to Get ITSO Redbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

IBM Redbook Fax Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331

ITSO Redbook Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333

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Preface

This redbook describes how to implement the Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP) and thin client solutions, J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld B73.3, and Microsoft
Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Ser ver Edition on IBM Netfinity servers. In
particular, it covers the planning and installation of OneWorld B73.3 using
Oracle8 Enterprise Edition for Windows NT and Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. In
addition, it covers the planning and installation of Microsoft Windows NT Server

4.0, Terminal Ser ver Edition using Citrix MetaFrame to connect to multiple IBM
Network Stations, and the latest IBM Nefinity family of servers that includes the
new Pentium III Xeon technology and other IBM features.

This redbook is designed to provide you with an easy understanding of the
implementation process, the installation, and the environments of OneWorld
optimized for the IBM Netfinity system. We’ve included an introduction to J.D.
Edwards’ OneWorld, its architecture and business solutions; the roles and
advantages of the Windows NT Terminal Server and IBM Network Stations, the
Netfinity sizing and implementation process for optimizing and configuring
OneWorld for Windows NT and hardware and software considerations
information to help in your decision making.

Also shared in this redbook are instructions on the use of IBM’s latest
ServerGuide that is used to set up the Netfinity hardware and prepare your
system for Windows NT Server, and the Netfinity Manager, a systems
management solution to monitor and manage the Deployment and Enterprise
server and OneWorld workstation clients.

In our example of the sizing and implementation process, we provide a scenario
on how you would prepare and configure the IBM Netfinity server for OneWorld’s
Pristine, Production, Development, and Conference Room Pilot environment
using Oracle8 for NT and Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 relational databases.

This redbook is not designed to replace the J.D. Edwards’

Guide (Windows NT-Based Systems), Release B73.3

help you quickly set up and run the OneWorld solution in an organization or
corporate environment.

It is assumed that the reader of this redbook has had some education and work
experience in using Oracle8 Enterprise Edition for NT, Microsoft SQL Server 7.0,
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, and J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld.

OneWorld Installation

. This book is designed to

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The Team That Wrote This Redbook

This redbook was produced by a team of specialists from around the world
working at the International Tec hnical Suppor t Organization, Raleigh Center.

Figure 1. The Team (left to right), Credle, Parks, Rubio, Nguyen

Rufus Credle is an Advisory Software Engineer and certified Professional Server
Specialist at the International Tec hnical Suppor t Organization, Raleigh Center.
He conducts residencies and writes redbooks about IBM Netfinity servers and

network operating systems. Rufus’s various positions during his IBM career have
included assignments in administration and asset management, system
engineering, marketing and services. He holds a BS degree in Business
Management from Saint Augustine’s College. Rufus has been employed at IBM
for 19 years.

Craig Parks is a consultant with the IBM Global Service’s ERP Practice
specializing in J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld architecture. He has over 10 years of
experience with systems, networking hardware and software installations, and
management software on various platforms. He is a Certified Microsoft
Professional and Certified NetWare Engineer . He holds a BS degree in Computer
Science from the University of West Georgia.

Bryan Nguyen is an ERP Consultant for IBM Global Service, IT Infrastructure of
North America. He is a qualified engineer who specializes in the architecture of
J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld application. His strong knowledge of both software and
hardware is backed by nine years of industry experience of various platforms
such as Windows NT, UNIX, and Novell. He holds a Bachelor of Science in
Aerospace Engineering.

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Miguel Angel Rubio is an ERP Specialist Consultant for IBM Global Services in

Spain, specializing in J.D. Edwards’ WorldSoftware and OneWorld solutions. He
has 11 years of experience with IBM software and hardware products such as
AS/400 and Netfinity. He has over three years’ experience in the installation and
configuration of J.D. Edwards’ WorldSoftware and OneWorld applications. He
holds a degree in Business Management from Carlos III University in Spain.

Thanks to the following people for their invaluable contributions to this project:
David Watts, Jackie Kozel, Linda Robinson

International Tec hnical Support Organization, Raleigh Center
Diane Nissen, Pre-Sales Sizing Specialist, IBM ERP Pre-Sales Center

IBM Philadelphia
Pat Moore, Don Gaines, Boyd Fenton - Manager, IBM JDE International

Competency Center
IBM Denver

Claude Bechard, Senior Technical Marketing Suppor t Representative - ITSO
IBM Raleigh

Lee Pisarek, Server Implementation Specialist, IBM Netfinity Technology Center
IBM Raleigh

Al Hardy, IBM JDE EMEA Pre-Sales Solution Architect for Netfinity
IBM United Kingdom

Al Kalafian, Senior I/T Architect, IBM ERP Competency Center
IBM Philadelphia

Mark Owens, Manager Technical Consulting
World Technology Services, Seattle WA

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Chapter 1. Introduction

When a company talks about Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), it’s talking
about a top-to-bottom transformation of the way it operates, does business and
faces the future. Changes are set in motion regarding how the company is
managed, how it serves customers, and how it reacts to the marketplace. Such a
transformation will ultimately affect the fundamental ingredients of success that
are directly involved: greater customer satisfaction, reduced cycle time,
increased productivity.

In this wide perspective, a new information technology infrastructure is part of a
large moving picture that can involve reengineering business processes,
overhauling the roles, responsibilities and daily routines of personnel and
implementing application software. However, this does not happen overnight and
as companies are realizing all over the world, help is needed. From the time that
an ERP requirement is identified through implementation and beyond to
operations, IBM and J.D. Edwards will help you enhance your business
processes.

A company’s decision to implement the enterprise software and modules of J.D.
Edwards’ SCOREx (supply chain optimization and real-time extended execution)
is predicated on the desire to reduce the incremental cost of adding new business
and provide its customers with superior service and extended business
processes throughout the supply chain. When it comes to running J.D. Edwards’
applications, IBM has the leading technology and the depth and breadth of
experience to provide your customer with a total solution. The customer’s
business needs may dictate a stand-alone configuration or a mix and match of
AS/400 models, Netfinity servers, RS/6000 servers and IBM Network Stations.
When it comes to quality and choice, IBM is the only alliance partner for J.D.
Edwards that can fulfill UNIX, Windows NT, and OS/400 platforms.

ERP solutions from J.D. Edwards have helped thousands of businesses across
the world translate good ideas into good business practices. Today, a great idea
is J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld and IBM Netfinity systems. Both offer you the fully
integrated, rich business functionality J.D. Edwards is known for, matched with
the scalability, the power, and performance of IBM Netfinity running Windows NT
Server.

It’s been two decades since IBM and J.D. Edwards teamed up to deliver flexible
ERP solutions that dramatically improve the management of factories,
inventories, people, and equipment. With J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld and IBM
Netfinity systems, you will leverage the mutual strengths of two industry leaders
to streamline the flow of information among your employees, customers,
suppliers, and partners. IBM and J.D. Edwards have managed operation
offerings, and IBM’s service organization installs J.D. Edwards’ software.

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 1

The reasons why more and more organizations continue to acquire the J.D.
Edwards solution are based upon the flexibility, the simplicity , and the adaptability

of the company’s products unmatched by any of its competitors. The solutions
listed below provide direct benefits to the customer:

• Integrated Solutions
J.D. Edwards’ software helps streamline customers’ businesses by providing

the capability to implement and view real-time information updates across the
organization. This allows customers to access and utilize consistent and
current information, and keep up with the speed of change.

• Network-Centric Computing
When change in an organization’s operation is necessary, J.D. Edwards’

network-centric architecture allows customers to write the change once and
safely deploy the change across their entire organization. With this kind of
flexibility and adaptability, customers can maximize performance.

• Tools
With tools such as ActivEra, you remain in control of your business and your

system remains the solution. With the ability to modify your system on the fly,
both during and after implementation, your organization can respond to
market changes and put ideas into action with the greatest of ease.

ActivEra's tools and technologies extend the capabilities of all J.D. Edwards’
software. Business activators allow your business professionals to put new
ideas into practice without programmer involvement. And technology
activators enable your technical professionals to streamline management of
your system's infrastructure. With ActivEra, everyone in your organization can
turn ideas into action.

• J.D. Edwards’ JDExpert and OnTrack
To help simplify and expedite your implementation process, J.D. Edwards

offers JDExpert, a service and implementation partner program suppor ted by
OnTrack, its new implementation approach and toolset. Providing a vast array
of professional expertise, the JDExpert program has grown to include more
than 5,750 certified consultants facilitating rapid implementations and services
for more than half of J.D. Edwards’ new customers.

JDExpert currently compri ses mor e than 200 business partners, including Big
Six firms, channel partners, and over 100 service partners, who are positioned
to successfully implement J.D. Edwards solutions while maintaining their
established high customer satisfaction levels. Their relationships with such a
broad range of partners allow you to leverage the latest technology and follow
the industry-practice models appropriate for your business.

Backing JDExpert is OnTrack, a set of configuration tools and methods
designed to simplify and accelerate your implementation. This new six-step
approach includes accelerated tools to provide the framework, custom-built
documentation to offer the b lueprint, and classroom tr aining to enab le ongoing
mentoring. Within OnTrack is an interactive business process configuration
tool (Composer is the configuration tool; OnTrack, the methodology) called
Composer, which gives you two options for configuring your solution by
process or application. Both configuration options integrate with your current
J.D. Edwards applications and provide a graphical display of business
choices.

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OnTrack is so flexible that it even lets you modify your software after the
implementation is complete to incorporate subsequent changes in your
operations. With JDExpert and OnTrack guiding your enterprise software

implementation, life doesn’t have to be so complicated after all.

• J.D. Edwards’ SCOREx
Supply chain operation is a huge market focus. J.D. Edwards’ SCOREx

(supply chain optimization and real-time extended execution) is designed to
integrate and extend a company’s business life cycle and execute tailored
supply chain for individual customers. SCOREx offers an integrated solution
with functionality that ranges from advanced planning and scheduling, order
management, and warehouse management to transportation management
and cost management. SCOREx provides a dynamic, comprehensive
information backbone for managing processes and enterprise data between
supplier’s suppliers and customers’ customers.

• J.D. Edwards/IBM Alliance
By marrying IBM platforms with J.D. Edwards solutions, customers benefit

from an industry-leading partnership. And when they’re ready to expand to
Windows NT or UNIX for full utilization of supply chain, IBM’s solutions
complement J.D. Edwards’ flexibility.

Recently added to the J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld and IBM Netfinity solution is the
IBM Network Station. Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Ser ver Edition provides
an excellent solution for OneWorld in a LAN/WAN environment and is
complemented by the services of the IBM Network Station. More information on
the IBM Network Station is in 3.1, “IBM Network Stations” on page 15.

Introduction 3

1.1 The ITSO J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld and IBM Netfinity Lab Environment

To help you envision our lab environment as you prepare to explore the planning
and installation procedures in this redbook, the following has been provided:

Deployment Server

NT - Intel Only

IBM Netfinity 5500

Enterprise Server

LAN

NT - Intel

IBM Netfinity 5500

TSE OneWorld Client

IBM NSM

IBM Netfinity 5000

LAN

Standard

OneWorld

Client

IBM Network

Stati o n

Client

Figure 2. The IT SO J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld and IBM Ne tfinity Lab Environme nt

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Chapter 2. J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld B73.3

J.D. Edwards’ O neWorld is a network-centric, object-oriented, multinational ERP
software package that provides customers with the flexibility to quickly adapt
business processes to meet market demands, and the ability to capitalize on the
latest functionality and lower costs offered by emerging technologies. As
databases and operating systems began to change more quickly, companies
required an open architecture that provided progressive platform flexibility.

J.D. Edwards responded by delivering OneWorld, an integrated suite of
client-server applications based on the company’s Configurable Network
Computing (CNC) architecture.

OneWorld offers a complete, integrated suite of ERP applications for today’s
commercial organizations. From traditional ERP modules to industry-specific
functionality, OneWorld addresses the critical business requirements of the
fast-moving, resourceful ventures that compete and succeed in today’s global
economy.

• Financial Applications
General accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial

modeling and budgeting, financial reporting, fixed assets, cash-basis
accounting. Full concurrent-use inter national c apabilities includi ng roughl y 23
languages (including double-byte Janji,) and numerous currencies along with
specialized taxation, tariff accounting and regulatory management modules to
accommodate local requirements in each location. OneWorld is also designed
to accommodate and comply with new and changing currencies as they
evolve. For example, OneWorld is well-positioned to respond to the proposed
single European currency requirements; existing functionality enables
multicurrency processing, including pricing, dual currency general ledger
restatement and flexible fixed asset rules.

• Manufacturing Capabilities
Shop floor management, product data management, forecasting, scheduling,

capacity planning, change management, work order management, facilities
planning, procurement, maintenance management, configuration
management, environmental management. Single Pass planning capabilities
centralize multiple locations and mixed-mode production processes under one
worldwide Requirements Planning umbrella. Specialized manufacturing
capabilities include process, discrete, mixed mode and repetitive modes of
manufacturing.

• Distribution/Logistics
Inventory management, stock valuation and management, warehouse

management, transportation management, load and delivery management,
labor management, and electronic commerce.

• Human Resources
Payroll, time accounting, benefits administration, Human Resources

budgeting, position control, turnover analysis, organizational development,
recruiting management, multiskill search, job posting, salary and wage
administration, and ad hoc reporting.

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• Vertical Solutions
Architecture, engineering, construction, mining, real estate, energy/chemical,

utilities, and public services.

OneWorld, introduced in 1996, provides a true distributed object architecture and
an advanced business rules engine that transcend traditional client/server
technology.

Its unique network-centric architecture separates business functionality from the
underlying operating systems, communications, and database technologies,
enabling organizations to embrace new technologies without rethinking or
reengineering existing information flow. OneWorld’s architectural foundation,
advanced graphical user interface, integrated toolset, and platform neutrality
deliver the stability and flexibility necessary to deal with ever-changing business
needs.

OneWorld combines mission-critical enterprise applications with extensive
offerings specific to the rapidly changing needs of business today. OneWorld is
an evolution of the J.D. Edwards’ popular WorldSoftware and WorldVision
products and provides a bridge between traditional enterprise resource planning
(ERP) functions and customer interaction programs such as customer support,
direct marketing and sales force automation, creating dynamic, customer-centric
supply chains.

OneWorld is designed from the ground up to interface with legacy business
management applications, PC-based functions, best-of-breed niche solutions,
reporting tools and other functions used by an organization. J.D. Edwards utilizes
advanced application programming interfaces (APIs) to provide OneWorld with
the flexibility to integrate with applications using a wide variety of databases,
communication protocols, programming languages, standards and operating
systems offering you a wide degree of freedom and flexibility to tailor the IT
function and infrastructure to best suit your customer needs.

To maintain a competitive edge, your organization faces both business and
technology challenges. J.D. Edwards addresses these challenges with
multinational, multicurrency, global business solutions on an application
architecture that masks complexity, leverages technology, and paves the way to
the future.

Today, J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld and IBM Netfinity systems offer you the fully
integrated, rich business functionality J.D. Edwards is known for, matched with
the scalability, power, and performance of IBM Netfinity running Windows NT.

OneWorld’s Configurable Network Computer (CNC) is a type of software
architecture that allows you to distribute application components to run on a
variety of platforms without the need of a specific platform on which the database
is run. This also allows the user to change technologies without rewriting
applications. The OneWorld physical configuration include:

The Deployment Server - is the central point of the OneWorld installation
process from which the Deployment Server distributes the OneWorld software
to one or more enterprise servers and client workstations. Also, this allows the
Deployment Server to define new types of servers. With this release of
OneWorld B73.3, it is possible to set up Java application servers (JAS), a

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Windows Terminal Server (TSE), and data servers. During the installation
process you can add other Deployment Servers (multitier deployment).

The Enterprise Server - is one or more servers that operates as the data
storage and can run the centralized logic. OneWorld Enterprise Server is
currently supporting the following database management systems:

• IBM DB2 on AS/400 hardware platform

• Oracle Database Management System on both UNIX and Windows NT
platforms

• MS SQL server DBMS on Windows NT platforms.

The IBM hardware platforms currently supporting OneWorld Enterprise Server
are:

• IBM - AS/400 using the OS/400 operating system

• IBM - RS/6000 using the UNIX operating system

• IBM - Netfinity using Microsoft NT operating system

Workstations - are PCs that have OneWorld client software installed and
provide the interface between the user and data. The Workstation works two
ways:

Direct Connect Processing - allows a user to distribute data and logic while
connected to the Enterprise Server by TCP/IP protocol.

Store and Forward Processing - allows a user to work on a workstation that is
disconnected from a server.

These components can exist within a single computer or across several different
computers. The single computer environment is recommended only for training
and demonstrations (Demo Junior).

The actual install process consists of six general steps:

1. Installing the basic software requirements for the Deployment Server and the
Enterprise Ser ver, such as Windows NT Server 4 and Service Packs,
Microsoft Internet Services, Microsoft Access, Visual C++, SQL Server or
Oracle for Windows NT. For specific versions see 5.4, “Hardware and
Software Requirements for J.D. Edwards’ OneWorld” on page 51.

2. Installing the basic software requirements for the workstations, such as
Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT Workstation, Microsoft Access,
Visual C++ (only required for programming), SQL Server Client or Oracle
Client.

3. Installing OneWorld on the deployment server from the CD-ROM:

• CD1 - copies the path codes for the environment you want to install

• CD2 - copies the component you need for building your database

4. Setting up the installation plans for the enterprise server by running the
Installation Planner. OneWorld Installation Planner provides different
environments for different purposes:

• PRT733 - Pristine Environment

Contains pristine objects that cannot be modified but are used for
comparison with other environment. This is used for disaster recovery and
response line problem solving.

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• CRP733 - Conference Room Pilot Environment
This environment is used in an initial phase of implementation. During this

phase the CRP is used for converting non-JDE tables and creating UDCs
and menus. This is used to load data into the different system tables
(general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc). It’s used
too for future upgrades.

• TST733 - Test Environment
This environment is used to run test modifications before the PRD733

environment is run.

• DEV733 - Development Environment
It’s used for custom development and shares test data with TST733.

• PRD733 - Production Environment
After the completion of CRP, the contents of CRP733 are copied here. This

is an environment for production end users.

These environments can be defined as a Typical Installation Plan or a Custom
Installation Plan. These concepts are discussed in detail in Chapter 7,
“Implementing Oracle8 and J.D. Edwards’ OneW orld” on page 89 and Chapter
8, “Implementing Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and OneWorld” on page 167.

5. Installing OneWorld software on the Enterprise server by running Installation
Workbench.

6. Installing OneWorld software on the client workstations.

The OneWorld network-centric software architecture comprises the following
components:

• Design Tools

• Applications

• OneWorld Foundation Code

• OneWorld Middleware

These above components are discussed in detail in 2.1, “Configurable Network
Computing” on page 9.

Customers using OneWorld are not required to reengineer their organizations.
Users can initially leverage the competitive benefits of OneWorld to support
current operations without changing existing processes. At any time, customers

are free to evolve business processes at their own pace using J.D. Edwards’
"Best Business Practice" templates or the product’s extensive, easy-to-use
customization options.

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2.1 Configurable Network Computing

OneWorld is built on a distributed-object, network-centric architecture called
Configurable Network Computing (CNC). J.D. Edwards describes Configurable
Network Computing as "an application architecture that allows interactive and
batch applications, composed of
network of multiple server platforms and SQL databases (Oracle, DB2, SQL
Server). The applications consist of reusable business functions and associated
data that can be configured across the network dynamically. The o verall objective
for businesses is to provide a future-proof environment that enables them to
change organizational structures, business processes, and technologies
independently of each other."

The CNC architecture provides greater flexibility, scalability, and systems
management ease by focusing on networks, rather than individual machines.
With it, you’ll be able to change your network configuration at
changing processes, organizational structures, and technology choices.

OneWorld comprises the following components:

• Design Tools
OneWorld provides a unified set of tools to create all interactive applications,

batch applications, and reports.

• Applications

a single code base

, to run across a TCP/IP

run time

to support

OneWorld provides the interactive and batch applications that perform your
business needs. F or example, Purchase Order Entry and General Ledger P ost
are applications.

• OneWorld Foundation Code
OneWorld provides underlying core processing that both interactive and batch

applications depend on to run. The Configurable Processing Engine
processes batch applications in OneWorld.

• OneWorld Middleware
OneWorld provides middleware that insulates your applications from the

underlying database, operating system, hardware, messaging systems, and
telecommunications protocols. This insulates your business solution from the
platform technology.

2.2 The Advantages of Configurable Network Computing

The advantages of CNC include:

• Network-centric software
Network-centric software provides immediate availability of enhancements to

business objects, business rules, modes of processing, hardware, and
databases to all supported applications.

OneWorld's middleware is comprised of a common set of APIs that integrate
multivendor, multiprotocol differences to insulate developers from the need to
program to a specific platform.

• Flexible, leveraged technology

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OneWorld tools conceal the code to allow you to create applications without
having to master a programming language. Developers can reuse objects
between applications or different purposes to provide consistency throughout
all OneWorld applications. OneWorld also provides a common interface
between applications, so when you move from form to form, you see the same
general setup.

• Supports worldwide business requirements
OneWorld provides support for mixed currency and languages. It also

provides the ability to run OneWorld on platforms from servers to laptops. This
allows trav eling consultants to enter records in OneWorld on their laptop, then
send these updated records over the Internet to keep records as updated as
possible.

• Custom solutions without consequences
You can make custom solutions to business applications with little or no

consequences when you upgrade to a new release of OneWorld. This allows
you to maintain consistency, retain flexibility, and minimize the time required to
implement upgrades.

2.3 Recommendations for Configurable Network Computing

J.D. Edwards provides the following recommendations for Configurable Network
Computing:

• Fewer is better
More computers mean more administration. It might be necessary at times to

add computers to your network, but try to use as few as possible.

• Homogeneity
Tr y to have one type of server hardware, one operating system, and one

workstation operating system if possible. OneWorld supports a heterogeneous
network, but avoid this unless it is absolutely necessary.

• Batch processing has advantages
Batch processing is more efficient than interactive or real-time processing.

Electronic commerce or electronic data interchange (EDI) is an excellent way
to process transactions. Store and forward processing is another f orm of batch
processing that allows the advantages of real-time editing and quick response
time at workstations.

• Data warehousing
Offloading most report writing to a secondary computer or computers not only

relieves the processor load from the main server, it also increases the
response time of the interactive users. Fifty to seventy percent of computer
processing cycles are used for reporting and data analysis. Offloading this
processing to a separate data warehouse provides a substantial opportunity to
ensure satisfactory performance for both the interactive and batch users. It
also allows you to use analysis tools such as OLAP to analyze the data.

• Processing mode
The type of processing mode you are using should depend on the volume of

data entry. Real-time processing can be used for low-volume data entry, while
store and forward processing should be used for high-volume data entry. You

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can use the batch of one concept as a compromise between real-time and
store and forward processing.

• Multitiered networks
The database management systems consume a great deal of computer

resources. Separating the J.D. Edwards’ applications from the database
management systems allows optimum computing power for both needs. This
creates a three-tiered network that consists of PC’s that connect to application
servers, that connect to database servers. A fourth tier would be created if
data warehousing was bought into play. Multitiered networks complic ate
matters, but also improve performance and scalability.

• Multiple servers by vertical
OneWorld can work with mixed databases concurrently across multiple

machines. Objects and data can be accessed from several mixed databases
including Microsoft Access, Oracle, SQL Server, and AS/400. You can also
have separate servers for different applications. For example, you can have a
separate server for accounts receivable, and a separate server for
manufacturing. You do not need a single, central server. This concept of
multiple servers working together is central to the concept of CNC.

• Data replication
Several facilities for data replication are provided by J.D. Edwards, including

OneWorld application for data replication that allows for just-in-time
replication, pull replication, push replication, and non-mode replication; and
the table conversion utility that is a batch replication process. OneWorld can
also utilize several open system tools that support the replication of data.

• Departmental and application work groups
To keep data replication simple, it is often preferable to replicate data to an

application server in a single group that performs the same business
functions. In a departmental work group, workstations would have no
replicated data. Only business objects would be replicated and maintained on
the department's application server. This setup decreases the amount of data
replication by minimizing the data transfer between the workstations and the
application servers.

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Chapter 3. Windows NT Se rver 4.0, Terminal Server Edit ion

Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition (TSE or WTS) is a multiuser
extension of the Microsoft Windows NT family of operating families. The TSE
environment is considered a thin-client architecture where all application
processing occurs centrally on the server. Because TSE clients will be available
for many different desktop platforms, TSE provides access to 32-bit
Windows-based applications from virtually any desktop and provides the
technology for organizations seeking to move into a pure 32-bit desktop
environment.

In the early 1990s, client/server technology emerged combining the flexibility of
the PC (client) with the power of mini and midrange computers known as servers.
The early incarnations of client/ser ver involved "fat clients" in which application
logic and user interface run on each workstation (client). Data management
functions execute on the server. This scenario is effective when client and server
reside on the same LAN (local area network), but the generated network traffic
can lead to performance issues when considering WAN (wide area network)
connections between the client and the server. Although client/server still proves
to be a compelling computing architecture for many enterprises, a growing
number of businesses are now looking for "thin clients" alternatives that provide
for better WAN or dial-up connection performance.

The Microsoft solution to this challenge is the introduction of Windows TSE. TSE
extends the reach of corporate networks by providing for LAN-like performance
over WAN and dial connections. TSE allows multiple users to run an application
located on a terminal server as if that application were running locally on the

user’s machine. The terminal server is located on the same LAN as the enterprise
server, while the end-user workstations can be connected to the terminal server
over a WAN or dial-up connection. By sending only the information necessary to
paint the screen and convey mouse and keyboard events, performance over
WAN and dial-up connections rivals that of normal client/server applications over
a LAN. Administering a single copy of an application on the terminal server
greatly reduces the total cost of ownership for that application.

There are three advantages of Windows Ter minal Ser ver:

• WAN Traffic Reduction

• Central Administration

• Desktop Administration

WAN traffic is greatly reduced using TSE because the architecture is built for
efficient usage of bandwidth-intensive programs. All of the processing of an
application takes place on the server, while only the mouse, video, and keyboard
traffic are being passed across the network. Also, the administration portion of all
the desktops are done from one central location and that is on the server. All
updates are done on the server saving administration time. The administrator no
longer has to visit each client to make any changes greatly reducing
administration costs. Remote users also gain from this; they no longer have to
worry about having the latest updates.

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Citrix and Its Relationship to TSE

Microsoft and Citrix agreed to provide Windows-based terminal support for the
Windows NT environment. Since Windows NT 3.51, Citrix has developed a
multiuser technology called Winframe. Winframe is a technology based on a
presentation protocol called

Microsoft’s TSE runs on its own presentation protocol called

Protocol

Citrix now provides ICA support for Terminal Ser ver Edition through a product
they named
expands the client platform options. Where TSE client software supports Win16
and Win32 machines and some RDP-equipped Windows terminals, MetaFrame
supports client software using DOS, Win16, Win32, X-Ter m, Macintosh, Solar is,
Windows CE, and also ICA equipped network computers. Citrix Metaframe is an
add-on software for Terminal Server Edition.

Advantages of Utilizing Citrix with TSE are:

(RDP).

MetaFrame.

• Performance - with the MetaFrame’s ICA protocol, there is 20% less
bandwidth than with TSE’s RDP.

• Functionality enhancements - multiple network topologies are now
supported with Citrix. It not only supports TCP/IP but also IPX/SPX, PPP,
and NetBIOS. TSE only supports TCP/IP. However, keep in mind that
OneWorld only supports TCP/IP.

Independent Computing Architecture

MetaFrame replaces the older Winframe. MetaFrame

(ICA).

Remote Desktop

• CCPDD - MetaFrame allows the functions of cut/copy/drag/drop between
the session windows. TSE does not.

• Device mapping - MetaFrame allows the mapping of devices local to a
remote client such as hard drives, fax modems, and printers from the
Ter minal Ser ver - TSE only allows with printing which can only be done
through a workaround.

• Session shadowing - with MetaFrame loaded, TSE supports an
administration tool called session shadowing. This is useful for
administrators who want to audit remote sessions. It can also be used with
video conferences and support desk roles.

ICA and RDP are presentation services protocols that separate an application’s
logic from its user interface (UI), processing the logic portion of an application on
the server and displaying the UI on the client.

A disadvantage of Citrix MetaFrame is additional cost.
Figure 3 on page 15 is a network configuration utilizing Terminal Ser ver Edition

with Citrix MetaFrame laptops dialing in as clients.

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Windows Terminal Server

56K

WAN

Citrix MetaFrame

ICA clients

OneWorld Enterprise Server

Backbone

Laser printer

Workstation

Figure 3. Networ k C onfig uratio n of TS E and Met aFrame

3.1 IBM Network Stations

The IBM Network Station is an industry-leading family of versatile thin clients that
is simple, reliable, affordable and easy to manage. The Network Station enables
users to access applications on virtually any server, from PC-based Windows NT
servers to IBM S/390 mainframes, all at the same time.

The basic IBM Network Station includes:

Citrix MetaFrame

ICA clients

Workstation

• A PowerPC RISC-based microprocessor, of varying speed dependent on the
model

• RAM memory, up to 64 MB

• Network interface supports 10Base-T Ethernet or 4/16 Mbps token-ring

• 8-bit audio speaker

• Standard PC type ports for:

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• VGA or SVGA monitor

• Parallel port supports system printer connection

• Serial port for modem or peripheral device support

• Type 2 PCMCIA flash memory car d for local storage (except for later models
of the Series 1000)

Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition 15

IBM Network Station benefits are:

• Provides simultaneous access to applications throughout the enterprise and
on the Internet, intranets, and extranets.

• Enables fast deployment of applications on the server.

• Simplifies the management and administration of desktops.

• Reduces total cost of ownership.

• Leverages widely accepted Internet standards and technologies.

• Reduces hardware failures, down time and lost productivity. Improves data
security.

• Extends the life of desktop computing investments.

• Positions the enterprise for the future.

Below is a graphical representation of the IBM Network Station Series and how
they are viewed at the desktop level:

Figure 4. The IB M Network Station Ser ies 100

The IBM Network Station Series 100 (Figure 4) is the access network computer.
It’s the most economical thin client for organizations that want to move beyond
limited-function terminals and access graphical applications, the Internet, and
Java applets alongside traditional, character-based applications. Like all
members of the Network Station family, the Series 100 helps speed application
deployment and lower your total cost of computing.

Figure 5. The IB M Network Station Ser ies 300

The IBM Network Station Series 300 (Figure 5) is the Internet network computer.
It’s the thin client of choice for organizations that need access to browser-based
applications and data residing on the Internet or corporate intranets, along with
graphical Windows and character-based applications. The IBM Network Station
Series 300 is available in versions that support Ethernet, Token-Ring and Twin
axial (AS/400) cable connections. Like all members of the Network Station family,
the Series 300 helps speed application deployment and lowers you total cost of
computing.

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Figure 6. The IB M Networ k S tatio n Series 1000

The IBM Network Station Series 1000 (Figure 6) is the Java-focused network
computer. It delivers powerful support for running Java applications while
simultaneously accessing familiar graphical Windows and character-based
applications. It’s the thin client choice for organizations that are implementing
Java- and Internet-oriented application architectures and it comes with the
Java-based Lotus eSuite software.

3.1.1 IBM Network Station Manager

The Network Station ships with Network Station Manager, paired client and
server software that includes a user interface, emulators, a browser, Java Virtual
Machine, and other features.

The IBM Network Station Manager software provides for management,
administration, and authentication of the IBM Network Station. It provides a
customized environment with discrete or simultaneous access to:

• Windows (ICA), UNIX, 5250, 3270, and ASCII terminal-based applications

• Internet and intranet applications and data

• JVM 1.1.6

• IBM Netfinity servers, AS/400, RS/6000, S/390 and other PC server types.
Network Station Manager Version 1, Release 3 is the industry-standard for

managing first-generation IBM Network Station thin clients. Network Station
Manager Version 1, Release 3 (NSM V1R3) is IBM’s industry-leading thin client
management and administration software that enables centralized, server-based
set up and configuration for all Network Station Series 100s, 300s, and 1000s in
an enterprise. An administrator can access Network Station Manager from any
location on the network to create and manage user-specific desktop
environments and access privileges, and to control all Network Station
applications and access to server resources such as disk files and printers.

More information regarding the IBM Network Station and the IBM Network Station
Manager can be obtained from the following Web site:

http://www.pc.ibm. com/us/networkst ation/

For deploying the IBM Network Station, we highly recommend that you obtained
the IBM redbook,

, SG24-5221. This redbook can be obtained from the following Web site in

NT

IBM Network Station Manager Release 3 Guide for Windows

PDF format:

http://www.redbook s.ibm.com/

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Network Station Manager features and benefits:

Table 1. The IBM Network Station M anage r Features and Be ne fits

Feature Benefit

Centralized, se rver-b as ed
management and
administration

Browser interface For Administrators:

For Administrators:

- Fast, easy application deployment

- Efficient use of IT resources

- Enhanced security, data backup, and recovery

For Users:

- Less time spent on system maintenance

- Access to desktop environment from any
Network S tation in the enter prise, allowing
users to roam

- Access to current applications enables
customization of desktop characteristics

- Enables access from any Network Station
accessible to the network

For Users:

- Provides an easy-to-use graphical interface
with built-in online help that can reduce
training and support costs

- Offers access to the Internet or corporate
intranet, along with Java applet/application
support

Multiple configuration
default levels

- IBM-supplied defaults help you get started
quickly using common settings that can later
be overriden

- System defaults permit mass changes
affecting all users

- User and workstation defaults enable highly
granular desktop custom ization

In addition, the Network Station Manager provides:

• Built-in support for multiple serial ports and touch screen displays

• Flash Memory Card support

• Extensive National Language Support

• Support for ICA load balancing, virtual print, vir tual communications, text
cut/paste

• Support for Lotus eSuite WorkPlace 1.5 (English only)

• Supports local boot from flash card

• Year 2000 and Euro-ready

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