IBM eConfig - Installation and Setup

Technical Sales Support, Americas

© 2006 IBM Corporation

IBM eConfig Training –Install and Setup

Don [email protected]– 800–426-9990

November 1, 2006Don Jernt


© 2006 IBM Corporation2

AgendaHow To Obtain IBMLink ID's For BUSINESS PARTNERSIBMLink and Unattended updatesIBMLink USSystem PreparationsHardware and Software RequirementsEpadm

– Adding ModuleseConfig is LoadedE-Config SetupUser Profiles

– Feedback– Base Retrieval – Base Edit



Call 800-426-9990 (press zero) and ask for the IBMLink Request desk.

Leave the following information in the voice mail. A PWCS representative will return your call.– Phone number– Name– Email Address– IBM ID – Company name

Brief Message

How To Obtain IBMLink ID's For BUSINESS PARTNERS



To be able to download econfig you will have to have an IBMLINK ID and password.

Here is the website to download:

https://www.ibmlink.ibm.com

Here is a web site that can be use for unattended updates. For external users, fill in as follows:

http://www-306.ibm.com/cgi-bin/services/epadm/iunattended.pl

IBMLink and Unattended updates





PartnerWorld



PartnerWorld Login:



System Preparations This information is found on the first epadm screen. Installing Java and epadmpre.exe must be done before attempting to install econfig.

https://www-304.ibm.com/jct03001c/cgi-bin/services/epadm/linkto.pl?template=preparations.shtml&applscript=econfig&mode=ext

The recommended version for e-padm is JRE 1.4.2. The URL where you can find the SUN JRE is http://java.sun.com/j2se/downloads/index.html.



NOTE: Running other applications which demand memory and processor cycles concurrent with IBM Configurator for e-business may have an adverse effect on system performance. For such situations, it is recommended that memory be added to the minimum required, and a faster processor used.Your workstation must meet or exceed the following hardware and software requirements:

Minimum Hardware Required:

366 MHz CPU (Intel Pentium, Intel Celeron)

128 MB RAM (256 MB RAM or more recommended for better performance)

400 MB disk space

800 x 600 SVGA screen resolution

Network interface: 10 MB for LAN connection or 28.8 kbps minimum for modem connection

Software Requirements:

One of the following supported operating systems:

Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6A

Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 2

Windows XP Professional 1gb PLUS or memory for better performace

Software required in addition to the operating system:

Java Runtime 1.4.2

Microsoft Java Virtual Machine 3802 or higher

For web updates and CPF functions, one of the following supported web browsers:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 with Service Pack 2

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 with Service Pack 1

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (Windows XP only)

Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.7x

Netscape 6.2 (Windows XP only)

Mozilla Firefox 1.0.x

For viewing the PDF version of the User's Guide: Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.01 or higher

Updated on April 14, 2005

IBM Configurator for e-business (e-config) Hardware and Software Requirements





Epadm ScreenHere is were you will pick what module and price files to load.



You see a switch on some lines of information. These expand formore choices. Under Geography your location.

Adding Modules



Continue expanding modules and picking the appropriate price files.



If you need prices for Canada you need pick the Canada Combo file. Once all your items are selected click Install/Update.



Once e-Config installation is done you will have to reboot your system.

During the install of eConfig a folder was created on your desk top. Inside the folder there is an icon. Drag this to your launch pad. This is what will start econfig. The users guide will be found in the folder as well.



eConfig setupWhen you first launch e-Config you will see Figure A Select the two blank options. Then click OK.Having the two blanks configured you jump right to Figure B.

Figure BFigure A



User Profiles, Menus and Settings



Feedback process



Base Retrieval



BaseEdit Setting



Edit Base System



Order Forward



System Profile - Portfolio



System Profile – Diagram Export



Starting the config for the first time.



Do a right mouse click in the customer column.

Screen 1

Screen 2

Screen 3



Geo & Crad Date



Price Files9133-55A Server 1:SYSTEM P5 1 1,199.00

0265 AIX PARTITION SPECIFY 1 N/C

1930 1024MB(2X512MB)DIMMS,276-PIN 1 550.00

1968 73.4GB 10K RPM U320 SCSI DDR 1 339.00

1994 IDE SLIMLINE DVD-ROM DRIVE 1 207.00

4650 NO FACTORY INTEGRATION IND 1 N/C

5005 SOFTWARE PREINSTALL 1 N/C

6458 PWR CAB.-DRAWER TO IBM PDU 1 14.00

6592 ULTRA320 SCSI 4-PACK 1 244.00

7162 IBM RACK-MOUNT DR.RAIL KIT 1 168.00

7192 IBM RACK-MOUNT DR.BEZ.AND HW 1 2,760.00

7323 1PROC.ACTIV.FOR PROC.FC#8312 2 4,200.00

9133-55A Server 1:9133 Model 55A 1 1,199.00

0265 AIX Partition Specify 1 N/C

1930 1024 MB (2X512MB) DIMMS, 276-PIN, 533 MHZ, 1 550.00

DDR-2 SDRAM

1968 73.4 GB 10,000 RPM Ultra320 SCSI Disk Drive 1 339.00

Assembly

1994 IDE Slimline DVD-ROM Drive 1 207.00

4650 Rack Indicator- Not Factory Integrated 1 N/C

5005 Software Preinstall 1 N/C

6458 Power Cable -- Drawer to IBM PDU, 14-foot, 1 14.00

250V/10A

6592 4-Disk Slot Exp - Base Ctlr 1 244.00

7162 IBM/OEM Rack-mount Drawer Rail Kit 1 168.00

7192 IBM Rack-mount Drawer Bezel and Hardware 1 2,760.00

7323 One Processor Activation for Processor Feature 2 4,200.00

#8312



AIX – Default settings



Services Defaults

Initial Service - ( Server 1 )

Extended

Product Description Qty Price Term

________ _____________________________ ___ ________ ____

6942-25B WARRANTY SERVICE UPGRADE 1 N/C

4524 SAME DAY 24X7X4 RESPONSE 1 N/C

5707 9133-55A 24X7X4 WSU 1 2,100.00 OTC

6942-89K IMPLEMENT SERVICE PSERIES HW 1 N/C

4039 PSERIES HW INSTALLATION 1 595.00 OTC

6942-CON CONTRACT COVERAGE (N/C CODES) 1 N/C

0096 SERVICEELITE 1 N/C

6942-HMA HARDWARE MAINT. (N/C CODES) 1 N/C

0025 MA HOURS OF COVERAGE-DEFAULT 1 N/C

6942-TCS TERMS (N/C CODES) 1 N/C

0050 REQUEST PROPOSAL FOR PRICES 1 N/C

0053 PREPAY BILLING 3 YEAR 1 N/C



Econfig Main Screen



Product and Technical LinkseConfig how to get help for p5 configurations and technical info from Partner Line – North America:

• Partnerline 800-426-9990 option “0” Ask For System p Pre-Sales SupportEConfig Download and Installation sites

For IBMLink 2000 usershttp://www-306.ibm.com/ibmlink/link2/epadm/epadmPage.jsp– For IBM users

• http://w3.viewblue.ibm.com/eConfig WEB Based Education:– Must be logged into IBMLink for BP’s or ViewBlue applications to gain access

• http://ftp.ibmlink.ibm.com/econfig/announce/training.htmeConfig Help Desk Phone Number:– 888-293-3872

Product Info Lookup:– Salesman and announce info

• http://www-306.ibm.com/common/ssi/OIX.wss– Hardware information center, great resource for researching power requirements and plug types

• http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/iseries/v1r2s/en_US/index.htm

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