Enable bootp and tftp on OpenVMS version V6.2 UCX V4.1

[geir_2]

Hi,

I have tried to get information how to start/enable bootp and tftp on an Alpha processor. But It seemed to be more difficult than expected. I have tried to use ucx utility with enable and create command, without success. Any idea? Thanks:

Geir

PS:
More easy to do it on Ultrix/Unix/Solaris

[Ian Miller. · Accepted solution]

@SYS$STARTUP:UCX$CONFIG
selection menu option for server components then select menu options for tftp and bootp

[Wim Van den Wyngaert]

I was able to boot a linux alphastation 500 with the following setup (not ucx but tcpip 5.3).

Wim

[geir_2]

Hi,
Thanks for the answer, butI still have problem. This time it says something about access to sysuaf and ucx$service database. I'm logged in as system with all privileges, so that's not the problem.

I also know that the workstation has been a used as a "normal client". I suppose it should be possible to configure the workstation with bootp and tftp services.

The reason to enable these services is lat configuration.

[David B Sneddon]

> This time it says something

What EXACTLY does it say?

> The reason to enable these services is lat configuration.

The following is based on the reference to LAT...

You need to enable BOOTP and TFTP via UCX$CONFIG.
You need to copy the DEcserver load files to
UCX$TFTP_ROOT and make sure the protection has W:RE

You then need to enter tha DECserver details in the bootp database.
UCX> HELP SET BOOTP
will give you the details.

Dave

[geir_2]

Hi David,

When I run @sys$startup:ucx$config I got the following messages (I choosed 3 - 2 - 1 [create bootp services]):

The ucx$auc identifier already exist with value 375.

Error modifying ucx$bootp account
% ucx-e-Noconfig-Service Not Configured

I got simular error messages when I tried to start tftp services.

Any Idea?

[Antoniov.]

It appears as ucx user is already on sysuaf. Many vms services and software create their own user in sysuaf. Perhaps, you configured this service in the past.
Type
$ UCX SHOW SERVICE TFTP /FULL
then look for log filename and see into it.

Antonio Vigliotti

[geir_2]

Hi,
tanks for the answer. This time I got following errors:

%UCX-W-Norecord, Information not found
-RMS-E-RNF, record not found

So it seams that the record is not defined in sysuaf?

Geir

[David B Sneddon]

Let's start at the beginning...

First let's see what is already configured.
What is the output of UCX SHOW SERVICE?
Please post exactly what you get.

Dave

[geir_2]

Hi,

Here is the output from the command.

Geir

[David B Sneddon]

OK. Now can you provide a log of you attempting
to enable bootp and tftp via ucx$config?
Do a SET HOST 0/LOG or similar.

Dave

[Antoniov.]

About TFTP
It's no started. Try manually
$ @SYS$STARTUP:UCX$TFTP_STARTUP
Check for UCX$TFTP logical names with
$ SHOW LOG UCX$TFTP*
you should see UCX$TFTP_ROOT defined.
Enter in that directory and see log file; I guess should be UCX$TFTP_RUN.LOG and post it.

About BOOTP
It's no started. Try manually
$ @SYS$STARTUP:UCX$BOOTP_STARTUP

About both
After you configured them, you have to reboot UCX suite with
$ @SYS$STARTUP:UCX$SHUTDOWN
$ @SYS$STARTUP:UCX$STARTUP
After rebooted, show service again
$ UCX SHO SERVICE
and eventually start them manually
$ UCX START SERV BOOTP
$ UCX START SERV TFTP

Antonio Vigliotti

[geir_2]

Hi,

Thanks for the answer, both bootp and tftp services is now enabled on the system. I have also installed DECserver Network Access Software Version 2.0. The terminalserver type is Terminalserver 700.

I can not see the local prompt on the console terminal(port 1). The window display is rotating (software installed).

I get som error message according to SNMP and BIND not enabled i the console terminal.

I thought that I should see the local prompt. Is there any reason that I cant see it?

I have tried to run dsv$config

Geor

[Ian Miller.]

The settings of port 1 could be preventing you getting the local prompt. Have you tried the other ports.
You should be able to telnet to the IP address of the DECserver, enter the connect password at the # prompt and the use the show port command to check the settings of port 1

[geir_2]

Hi,
Thanks for the answer. I tried different ports without success. How do I configure a IP address on the DECserver? Maybe it will work afterwards.

How is it possible to map IP addresses to a terminalserver?

Geir

[Ian Miller.]

You need to be able to conncect to the terminal server to configure it with an IP address.

I think you can reset to default settings by pressing and holding the reset button on the DECserver while powercycling it.

After that the ports should be set for local interactive access and autobaud. Try 9600 baud, 8 bit no parity on your terminal.
port 1 should display messages from the DECserver when the DECserver boots.

[geir_2]

Thanks. See the attachement regarding output to the console terminal.

I got trouble to reset the DECserver. When I push the reset button (power up), the led blink very fast, and nothing happens.

[Antoniov.]

Geir,
your terminal server has not IP address because log said
Local - No internet address - SNMP not enabled
If you want to manage remote console you have to assign a IP address in the same network of your vms machine.
Decserver require you wait for a life before starting (e.g. 90 series require at least 5 minutes).

Antonio Vigliotti

[Ian Miller.]

Did you remove the power cord, hold in the reset button, restore the power cord while holding in the button then release the button. I think this resets the port characteristics to default. It appears port 1 is the console port of the DECserver so you see the informative message. When the DECserver has finished booting you should press return a few times and should get a local prompt.

[geir_2]

Hi,
How do I change/set IP-address on the DECserver? I suppose I had to do it on OpenVMS.

But the DECserver can run either IP and DECnet or Both.

Geir

[David B Sneddon]

If the DECserver does not already have an IP address then
the initial configuration will have to be done via MOP.
It will have to boot on a LAN with a system that will
download the required system file.
Once this is done, you can then connect to it (via MOP)
and configure it for IP.

Dave

[Antoniov.]

Geir,
I don't know how exactly set ip address on terminal server 700, so I give you some clue based on 90 series.
First, you have to connect in console. You have two choices:
a) connect VT to serial port 1 (9600,8,n,1)
b) connect via decnet IV
$ MC NCP
CONNECT VIA PHYS ADDR
After of this you have to get privileges. I guess command is SET PRIV.
Use HELP for any information. Look for DEFINE and SET commands, to set values. If I remember you have SET INTERNET and SET SERVER commands.

Antonio Vigliotti

[geir_2]

Hi,

Unix have a file called /etc/rarpd.conf and bootparams.dat which is used to assigned IP-address to a client.

Does VMS have a simular files?

Geir

[Antoniov.]

Hi,
I don't know unix world, so I can map unix feature into vms side.
I guess /etc/rarpd.conf is static rarp table and AFAIK it doesn't exist on vms.
I guess bootparams.dat is DCHP configuration. Run UCX$CONFIG, enable DCHP server and set up the address pool.

Antonio Vigliotti

[Antoniov.]

Geir,
I forgot: DCHP is alternative to BOOTP (this is not a vms feature but tcp/ip feature).

Antonio Vigliotti