[Uruguay] IBM Systems Director Navigator for i

© 2011 IBM Corporation

IBM Power Systems

New tools for managing IBM i IBM Systems Director Navigator for i

Hernando Bedoya

STG Lab Services Consultant

© 2011 IBM Corporation2

IBM Power Systems September 18–20, 2011 — Stockholm, Sweden

Agenda

� IBM Systems Director Navigator for i (IBM i 6.1 & 7.1)– What is it ?– How do you get it ?

– What is/isn’t included ?

– How does it work ?– Whats really included ?

• New function for IBM i 7.1

– How does it compare to System i Navigator ?



What is it?

� IBM Systems Director Navigator is the strategic management console for IBM i

� New Web based console is included in the operating system beginning with IBM i

6.1

� It uses the same Integrated Solutions Console (ISC) framework that the Web

based IBM Systems Director uses

� It is considered a “Level 1” console, that is, it is used to manage just ‘this’ server

� It contains all the currently Web-enabled functions of System i Navigator (over

300 tasks)

o All Web enabled tasks are still URL addressable and can be accessed individually as servlets, or as portlets within the new Web console



IBM Systems Director Navigator



How do you get it ?

� IBM Systems Director Navigator for i is included as part of the base operating system option 3 (5761SS1/5770SS1 option 3). There is no extra charge required to get it.

� The following products must also be installed (these should already be on your system)

IBM HTTP Server for i 5761DG1Qshell 5761SS1 option 30Portable App Solutions Env (PASE) 5761SS1 option 33IBM Developer Kit for Java 5761JV1J2SE 5.0 32 bit 5761JV1 option 8IBM Toolbox for Java 5761JC1Host Servers 5761SS1 option 12

IBM HTTP Server for i 5770DG1Qshell 5760SS1 option 30Portable App Solutions Env (PASE) 5760SS1 option 33IBM Developer Kit for Java 5761JV1J2SE 5.0 32 bit 5761JV1 option 8Host Servers 5770SS1 option 12

IBM i 6.1

IBM i 7.1



What is included ?

� All web-enabled functions of System i Navigator, organized into 13

different task categories (over 300 tasks total)

o Jobs, messages, system values, database, users, file systems, security, performance …

� In addition, functions from the following for-purchase LPPs will be

available in the console when the LPPs are installed:

iHASM (System i High Availability Solutions Manager) 5761HASBRMS (Backup, Recovery, & Media Services) 5761BR1 IBM Performance Tools for i5/OS (DiskWatcher) 5761PT1IBM Performance Tools for i5/OS (JobWatcher) 5761PT1 option 3

iHASM (System i High Availability Solutions Manager) 5770HASBRMS (Backup, Recovery, & Media Services) 5770BR1 IBM Performance Tools for i (DiskWatcher) 5770PT1IBM Performance Tools for i (JobWatcher) 5770PT1 option 3

IBM i 6.1

IBM i 7.1



What isn’t included ?

� Management Central functionso Strategy is to use IBM Systems Director products for multi system tasks on the Web

� Database functions that involve graphics and chartso SQL Scriptso Visual Explaino Database Navigatoro SQL Assist

� Disk Management – New support added in 7.1o Graphical Viewo Disk Unit Physical Locationo Disk Unit/ASP Capacity chart



Lets sort the confusion – Whats out there today?



iSeries Navigator

� Management Server

– Menu options

– Toolbar options

– Distributed & Direct

� Groups and Systems

– By group content

– Object tree view

� Tasks

– Object based tasks

– Customized tasks

– Drag & Drop



Web based System i Navigator

� Servlet based interface

� Easily create URLs to allow

direct access to your favorite

function

� Initial offering had minimal

function



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Resource Management

Base Systems Director Managers

& Hardware

Platform Managers

Enterprise ServiceManagement

Advanced Managers

&Priced Plug-Ins

IBM and non-IBM hardware



IBM® Systems Director topology

� Three-tiered architecture

� Thousands of managed nodes

� Upward Integration modules supporting

– Tivoli, Computer Associates, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft

IBM Systems Director AgentManaged Systems

(Servers, Desktops, Laptops, SNMP devices, CIM devices)

Management Console(s)

Web Interface

IBM System Director ServerApplication Logic

Database



How does it work ?

� Ensure the HTTP Administration servers are runningo These servers will be an auto start server beginning in IBM i 6.1 – starts with the TCP/IP servers



How does it work ?

In IBM i all Web based

consoles run on the

Integrated Web Application Admin servers.

HTTP Web Admin GUI, LDAP, Web Navigator, IPP

IBM Systems Director Navigator, Secure Perspective, Cluster Services, HASM

IBM Access for Web



How does it work ?

� Enter the following URL into a browsero http://system:2001

Supports the following browsers:

• Microsoft® Internet Explorer, 6.0 or later

• Mozilla Firefox, 1.0 or later

Time to move off

IE6



How does it work ?

� Accept the certificate warnings

o Consoles runs on SSL

Internet Explorer 6Firefox 2

Internet Explorer 7



How does it work ?

� URL will be re-routed to secure path

� Enter your IBM i user ID and password for this system



How does it work ?

Web Console interface displays

o Expand IBM i Management to view the task categories

o Click on the desired task category to view the Welcome Page for that task

o Click on a task on the Welcome Page, or, click on the Show All Tasks button to view

all web enabled tasks for that category

o Each selected task appears in a separate portlet, and a tab appears at the top of the

work space



Where did the Task page go?



New controls overview

Left Navigation groups all the tasks in logical compartments

New Tab for each view!

Most common

functions included on

each Welcome

menu

All functions

Help link!




The ‘All Tasks’ view shows every task that is supported for this category in a tree view

• open / close tree nodes

• Click to open all the available task for the object. Click on the task to take that action.




Select an entry

• Click on arrow

• Tasks for object

Select from the available actions

• Object tasks

• Category tasks

• Table tasks

o Columns, Filters, Sorts

Fast path icons to Table tasks!

• Filters

• Sorts

• Entry selection




Operations are broken down to tasks with logical groupings

Wizard like interfaces to organize values



New controls overview - Terms

Banner – Common image across all consoles

Navigation Tree –group tasks

Work area

Page Bar – navigate between pages



New controls overview – Portlet controls

- allows you to edit settings for the portlet

- return to the previous screen

- displayed if help

- minimize the module view; only the title bar is visible

- maximize view, full portlet view is visible

- close a portlet

- console module can be refreshed without reloading the console page



What is ISC – Integrated Solutions Console?

• Provides the strategic ‘single console for administering IBM products and related

applications ‘

• Used by - IBM Systems Director Web based products

o Virtualization Manager

o Active Energy Manager

o Plus more

• WebSphere Application Server Administrative GUI

• Portlet based infrastructure

• Multi tasking; switch between active tasks

• Partial refresh; refresh only the selected portlet

• Manage Open pages

• Startup pages

• Specify pages to open every time you log in

• Single sign-on

• Access all functions within the portlet view

• A user can only sign in once (6.1)

Multi sign onin 7.1 !!



Going Beyond the BasicsDirector Navigator

� Multiple window support * New in 7.1



What is ISC - Manage Open Pages

Manage large numbers of open pages

• View

• Close

• Navigate

From far right drop down select the Manage Open Pages link



My Startup pages

Sign-in and specified pages are automatically opened

Great for watching important System functions/activities



What is ISC - My Startup pages

Open desired page; In far right dropdownSelect ‘Add to My Startup Pages’



My Startup pages

Click ‘OK’ on the confirmation screen



What's included – Base functions

Functions allow you to plan and implement security on your system, Authorization lists, Object permissions, Cryptographic functions

Security

Manage Servers hosted by IBM i, enroll and manage users and groupsIntegrated Server Administration

Control TCP/IP configuration, Remote access services, networking servers, and IP Policies

Network

Functions to help you manage both hardware and software on your system, including System values, Time management, and Disk units

Configuration and Service

Control the work performed on the system including support for interactive and batch work. Distribute resources to ensure applications run well.

Work Management

Basic tasks to easily manage lists of messages, printer output, and printersBasic Operations

Commonly used System tasks include viewing system status, messages, History Log,

disk status, 5250 Console and passwordsSystem



What's included – Base functions

i5/OS internet configuration tasks, HTTP Server, Digital Certificates, IBM IPP, Web-based help server, Internet Setup wizard

Internet Configurations

Links to the most commonly used File Systems tasks, integrated file system, IBM i NetServer, Network File System

File Systems

Collect performance data, view the collection to investigate potential performance issuesPerformance

Work with journals and journal receivers Journal Management

Graphical interface to perform many common admin database operations, access and modify objects, work with performance monitors, as well as access the Health center

Databases

Display and a manage a complete list of the users & groups, create, delete, modifyUsers and Groups



What's included – Additional LPPS

Browser-based performance tasks, manage performance data collections, graphical user interface for collecting performance data, graphically view and analyze performance data using Collection Services, Job Watcher, Disk Watcher

Performance

Easy-to-use, guided approach to setting up high availability. This interface ensures and validates prerequisites, configures all necessary technologies for the selected solution, and tests the set up. This management solution interface is best for smaller businesses who want simpler solutions that require fewer resources.

High Availability Solutions Manager

Task-based approach for setting up and managing your high availability solution. Create a customized high availability solution by separately creating each element of the high availability solution. Create and manage clusters, cluster resource groups, device domains, cluster administrative domains, and perform switchovers.

Cluster Resource Services

Manage your most critical and complex backups, including online backups of Lotus servers, simply and easily. You can also recover your system fully in the event of a disaster or hardware failure.

Backup, Recovery, and Media Services



System Management

IBM i 6.1 – Only Local System

IAS running L1C

Target SYSTEM = Local

User IDs

Work Management

Network

IFS

SocketConnection

User IDs

Work Management

Network

IFS

SocketConnection

IAS running L1C

Target SYSTEM = V5R4

User IDs

Work Management

Network

IFS

SocketConnection

IBM i 7.1 IBM i 5.4

New in 7.1



Set Target System - *New IBM i 7.1

Set Target System

– Specify the remote system you want to work with.

– Supports system at IBM i 5.4, IBM i 6.1 & IBM i 7.1

Specify System Name

User ID

Password

Current system being

managed!!!

Supports

• 5.4

• 6.1



Welcome Pages - System



Going Beyond Command Definitions - 5250Director Navigator - *New 7.1

Green Screen on the Web!

Signon to a full function

5250 screen



Customize functions/applications

Select the Application Administration link




-Open the tree node for the section

- Select the desired task

-Open the task menu

- Select Customize




Specify the Users/groups that you either want to give access or restrict access to this function



Systems tab – Basic functions

Disk Status

History Log

System Status



Welcome Pages – Basic Operations



Basic Operations tab – Basic functions

Common functions for the signed on user to work with their IBM i basic objects

Send a System Message

Printer output



Welcome Pages – Configuration and Service



Configuration and Service tab – Basic functions

Disk Management GUI requires ‘SST’ user to be signed on

Disk Management GUI

System Values



Welcome Pages - Network



Network tab – Basic functions

Create IPV4 & IPV6 interfaces

Manage TCP Servers



Welcome Pages – Integrated Server Administration



Welcome Pages - Security



Security tab – Basics

Manage Authorization List

Change Object Authority

Create and Manage the System Cryptographic Keys



Welcome Pages – Users and Groups



Users and Groups tab - Basics

Create and Manage User Profiles

Create and Manage Group Profiles



Welcome Pages – Databases



Database tab - Basics

Work with database

Database Indexes

Database Health Center



Welcome Pages – Journal Management



Journal Management tab – Basics

***Significant enhancements for 7.1 – Now we have complete solution for Journal Management!!

•Add Remote Journal

•Delete

•Permissions

•Change Receivers

•Properties

•Journal Receivers

•Show Journal Objects

•Remote Journals



Welcome Pages - Performance



Performance Tasks

� “Performance” is a major function within this Web console

– Investigate Data

– Collections

– All Performance Tasks

• Active Jobs

• Disk Status

• System Status

• Define, start, stop and manage performance data collectors



Investigate Data Perspectives are a logical grouping of similar or related views that benefit from being rendered side-by-side for reference or context.

Performance Explorer and Health Indicators

New!

IBM Performance Tools –Job Watcher feature



CPU Utilization and Waits Overview



Performance Explorer

The Profile Perspectives provide function similar to what Performance Data Trace Visualizeroffers



Health Indicators

System Resource Health Indicators



Disk Response Time Charts



Java Perspectives



Job Watcher - CPU Utilization and Waits Overview



Welcome Pages – File Systems



File Systems tab - Basics

Work and manage the contents of the IFS

Create and manage File Shares



Welcome Pages – Internet Configurations



Welcome Pages – Backup, Recovery and Media Services



Additional Info – Backup, Recovery and Media Services

LPPS IBM i 6.1• 5761BR1 *BASE Backup Recovery and Media Services

• 5761BR1 1 BRMS - Network Feature

• 5761BR1 2 BRMS - Advanced Feature

LPPS IBM 7.1• 5770BR1 *BASE Backup Recovery and Media Services

• 5770BR1 1 BRMS - Network Feature

• 5770BR1 2 BRMS - Advanced Feature



Welcome Pages – Cluster Resource Services



Welcome Pages – High Availability Solutions Manager



Additional Info – Cluster Resource Services– High Availability Solutions Manager

LPPS IBM i 6.1• 5761HAS *BASE iHASM

LPPS IBM i 7.1• 5770HAS *BASE iHASM



Additional Info – Performance

LPPS IBM i 6.1 - Group PTF SF99115 Level 15 or higher• 5761SS1 46 Performance Viewer Open Source Components

• 5761PT1 *BASE IBM Performance Tools for i

• 5761PT1 1 Performance Tools - Manager Feature

• 5761PT1 2 Performance Tools - Agent Feature

• 5761PT1 3 Performance Tools - Job Watcher

LPPSIBM i 7.1 – Group PTF SF99368 Latest• 5761SS1 46 Performance Viewer Open Source Components

• 5761PT1 *BASE IBM Performance Tools for i

• 5761PT1 1 Performance Tools - Manager Feature

• 5761PT1 2 Performance Tools - Agent Feature

• 5761PT1 3 Performance Tools - Job Watcher



How does it compare to System i Navigator ?

� IBM Systems Director Navigator for i requires nothing to be installed on your PC

o Is installed and available to use out-of-the-box in IBM i

� In IBM i 6.1, IBM Systems Director Navigator for i is not a complete replacement for

System i Navigator

o There is substantial function (over 300 web-enabled functions) that have been

Web enabled as of IBM i 6.1

� IBM Systems Director Navigator for i provides management function not available in

System i Navigator

o Performance Data Investigator

o High Availability Solutions Manager



How does it compare to System i Navigator ?

� IBM Systems Director Navigator for i is intended for management of only the server

where you point your Web browser.

o Management Central capabilities are not included

o Use IBM Systems Director cross-platform products for mutli system management

� Both are built from same source code for consistent functionality. Panels look

different when rendered on the Web Console

� Single user can only sign in to one Web Console either

– IBM Systems Director Navigator or System i Navigator URL Advisor

� Both can have functions restricted

– Systems i Navigator don’t install functions

– Web Console restrict users from specific tasks



� Questions



Questions?



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