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  Phase 4: Client Request for Software

architecture variables. See hardware variables.
  Client Hardware Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File

assigning internet addresses
  Assigning Internet Addresses

backing up client trees
  Backing Up the Old Client Tree

boot file name resolution
  Phase 2: The Boot File Download

bootfile NVRAM variable
  Phase 1: The Boot Request
  Booting a Client Workstation
  Verifying Client Operation

booting
  clients
    Booting a Client Workstation
  detailed description of
    Debugging the Boot Process
  troubleshooting
    Debugging the Boot Process

bootp protocol
  Phase 1: The Boot Request

bootparamd server
  Phase 3: The Server-Client Setup

bootparams map
  Server Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File

chkconfig command
  Enabling Network Software

clearing NVRAM variables
  Installing the Hardware

client classes
  Influence of Client Classes
  Client Tree Configuration File

client name
  setting
    Server Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File

client tree configuration file
  checking syntax of
    Verifying the Client Tree Configuration File
  client tree variables in
    Client and Swap Tree Variables
  creating
    Creating a New Client Tree Configuration File
  editing
    Editing the Client Tree Configuration File
    Client Hardware Variables
  hardware variables in
    Client Hardware Variables
  number required
    Client Tree Configuration File
  overview of
    Working With Diskless Software
  purpose of
    Client Tree Configuration File
  swap tree variables in
    Client and Swap Tree Variables

client trees
  adding options to
    Adding Options to Client Trees
  backing up
    Backing Up the Old Client Tree
  cloning
    Cloning Client Trees
  configuring
    Working With Diskless Software
  contents of
    Planning Client Trees
  contents of
    Client Tree
  creating
    Working With Diskless Software
  installation procedure
    Client and Swap Tree Installation Procedure
  installing
    Installing Client and Swap Trees
  planning
    Planning Client Trees
  removing
    Cleaning the Old Server
    Moving Private Files to the New Host
  removing manually
    Removing a Diskless Class Manually
  root directory of
    Diskless Filesystems
  space requirements for
    Planning Client Trees
  updating
    Updating Existing Client Trees
  when to build
    Overview of the Installation Procedure

client.dat file. See client tree configuration file.
  Working With Diskless Software

client_inst command
  deleting client trees with
    Removing a Client Tree
  errors from
    Installation Error Messages
  invoking
    Client and Swap Tree Installation Procedure
    Client and Swap Tree Installation Procedure
  overview of
    Working With Diskless Software
  sample entries
    The client_inst Command
  syntax of
    The client_inst Command
    Cloning Client Trees

clients
  boot file for
    Phase 2: The Boot File Download
  booting
    Booting a Client Workstation
  checking
    Checking a Client
  converting to standalone stations
    Converting a Client to a Standalone Workstation
  determining internet address on
    Installing the Hardware
  domain name on
    Client and Swap Tree Variables
  /etc/fstab file for
    Automatic File Updates
  hardware components in
    Checking a Client
  internet address on
    Booting a Client Workstation
  moving
    Moving a Client to a Different Server
  network location of
    Checking a Client
  shutting down
    Preparing the Client
    Points to Keep in Mind
  verifying operation of
    Verifying Client Operation

cloning
  definition of
    Overview of the Installation Procedure
  procedure for
    Cloning Client Trees

CLROOT variable
  Client and Swap Tree Variables

compatibility (of IRIX versions)
  Checking a Server
  Points to Keep in Mind

CPUARCH variable
  Client Hardware Variables
  Client Hardware Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File

CPUBAORD variable
  Client Hardware Variables

CPUBOARD variable
  Troubleshooting Checklist
  Client Hardware Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File

/dev/dsk directory
  Determining the Mount Partition

device special files
  Determining the Mount Partition

disk drives
  configuring
    Converting a Client to a Standalone Workstation

disk partitions
  Determining the Mount Partition

disk space
  for client trees
    Planning Client Trees
  for diskless tree
    Checking a Server
  for share trees
    Planning Share Trees
  for swap trees
    Planning Swap Trees

diskless NVRAM variable
  Installing the Hardware
  Booting a Client Workstation

diskless tree
  and filesystems
    Planning the Diskless Tree
  definition of
    Diskless Tree
  elements of
    Diskless Tree
  planning
    Planning the Diskless Tree
  removing manually
    Removing a Diskless Class Manually
  root directory of
    Diskless Filesystems
  space requirements for
    Checking a Server

DISKLESS variable
  Client and Swap Tree Variables

DISKLESS variable
  Share Tree Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File

distribution software
  Obtaining a Software Distribution

domain name
  format of
    Checking a Server
  of client
    Client and Swap Tree Variables
  setting
    Checking a Server

domainname command
  Checking a Server

/etc/bootparams file
  Phase 3: The Server-Client Setup
  Server Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File
  Phase 4: Client Request for Software
  Removing a Diskless Class Manually
  Automatic File Updates
  Before You Call for Help

/etc/exports file
  Planning the Diskless Tree
  Automatic File Updates
  Checking a Server
  Before You Call for Help
  Phase 4: Client Request for Software
  Diskless Filesystems
  Removing a Diskless Class Manually

/etc/fstab file
  Moving Private Files to the New Tree
  Installing Client and Swap Trees

/etc/fstab file
  Automatic File Updates

/etc/hosts file
  Checking a Server
  Server Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File

/etc/inetd.conf file
  Checking a Server

/etc/sys_id file
  Enabling Network Software

/etc/xtab file
  Phase 4: Client Request for Software

export conflicts
  Checking a Server
  Diskless Filesystems

exported filesystems
  NFS Resources

filesystems
  and the diskless tree
    Planning the Diskless Tree
  in a share tree
    Planning Share Trees
  in client trees
    Planning Client Trees
  on local disks
    Setting Up a Local Disk
  using multiple
    Using Multiple Filesystems

GFXBOARD variable
  Client Hardware Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File
  Troubleshooting Checklist
  Client Hardware Variables

guest account
  Checking a Server

hardware variables. See also individual variable names
  in client tree configuration file
    Client Hardware Variables
  in share tree configuration file
    Client Hardware Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File

hardware-specific modules
  Client Hardware Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File

hinv command
  Verifying Installation
  Installing the Hardware

host database
  Server Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File
  Checking a Server
  Removing a Client Tree

HOSTNAME variable
  Server Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File

inetd server
  Phase 1: The Boot Request
  Checking a Server
  Phase 3: The Server-Client Setup
  Phase 4: Client Request for Software

inst utility
  and adding software options
    Adding Options to a Share Tree
  and client tree installations
    Client and Swap Tree Installation Procedure
  and diskless tree installations
    Using inst to Install a Diskless Tree
  and new client tree updates
    When New Clients Need Updated Trees
  and share tree installations
    Share Tree Installation Procedure
  and updating share trees
    Updating a Share Tree

installation procedure
  summary of
    Overview of the Installation Procedure

installation software requirements
  Obtaining a Software Distribution

internet address
  assigning
    Assigning Internet Addresses
  determining on clients
    Installing the Hardware
  of clients
    Assigning Internet Addresses
    Removing a Client Tree
    Booting a Client Workstation

IRIX
  configuring kernel for
    Verifying Client Operation
  disk partitions
    Determining the Mount Partition
  distribution media
    Obtaining a Software Distribution
  on servers
    Updating Software on Diskless Trees
  on share trees
    Planning Share Trees
  on share trees
    Troubleshooting Checklist
    Troubleshooting Checklist
  version compatibility
    Troubleshooting Checklist
    Checking a Server
  version compatibility
    Points to Keep in Mind

lboot command
  Troubleshooting Checklist

local disks
  adding filesystems to
    Setting Up a Local Disk
  adding swap space to
    Setting Up a Local Disk
    Adding a Local Swap Partition
  installing
    Installing the Hardware
  uses for
    Local Disk Resources

MACH variable
  Troubleshooting Checklist

mksymlinks
  Motif 2.1 Support

Motif 2.1
  Motif 2.1 Support

mounted filesystems (NFS)
  NFS Resources

moving clients
  Moving a Client to a Different Server

netaddr NVRAM variable
  Verifying Client Operation
  Installing the Hardware
  Booting a Client Workstation

Network File System. See NFS.
  NFS Resources

network information service. See NIS.
  Checking a Server

network interfaces (multiple)
  Server Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File

network problems
  troubleshooting
    General Approach to Troubleshooting

network software
  enabling
    Enabling Network Software
  turning on
    Installing the Hardware

NFS
  administering
    Diskless Filesystems
  administering
    Planning Share Trees
  export conflicts
    Checking a Server
    Diskless Filesystems
  function in diskless networks
    NFS Resources

NIS
  hosts database
    Removing a Client Tree
    Enabling Network Software
  setting domain names for
    Checking a Server

NISDOMAIN variable
  Client and Swap Tree Variables

NVRAM variables
  clearing
    Installing the Hardware
  setting
    Verifying Client Operation
    Handling Booting Error Messages
    Booting a Client Workstation

option disks
  Setting Up a Local Disk
  Determining the Mount Partition

options (software)
  adding to client trees
    Adding Options to Client Trees
  adding to share tree
    Adding Options to a Share Tree

planning client trees
  Planning Client Trees

planning share trees
  Planning Share Trees

planning swap space
  Planning Swap Trees

printenv command
  Booting a Client Workstation
  Installing the Hardware

private files
  backing up
    Backing Up the Old Client Tree
  copying
    Moving Private Files to the New Host
  in client tree
    Client Tree
    Planning Client Trees
  moving
    Moving Private Files to the New Tree
    Moving Private Files to the New Host

removing client trees
  Moving Private Files to the New Host
  Cleaning the Old Server

removing diskless software
  Removing a Diskless Class Manually

removing share trees
  Removing a Share Tree

rpc.mountd server
  Phase 4: Client Request for Software

server
  checking suitability of
    Checking a Server
  cleaning
    Cleaning the Old Server
  definition of
    Diskless Client-Server Model
  disk space on
    Checking a Server
  IRIX version on
    Updating Software on Diskless Trees
    Troubleshooting Checklist
    Checking a Server
  network location of
    Checking a Client
  reliability requirements
    Checking a Server

server name
  setting
    Server Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File

SERVER_NIS variable
  Server Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File

setting NIS domain names
  Checking a Server

share tree
  adding options to
    Adding Options to a Share Tree
  checking contents of
    Share Tree Installation Procedure
  configuring
    Working With Diskless Software
  contents of
    Planning Share Trees
  contents of
    Share Tree
  creating
    Working With Diskless Software
  hardware-specific modules in
    Client Hardware Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File
  installation procedure
    Share Tree Installation Procedure
  installing
    Installing the Share Tree
  planning
    Planning Share Trees
  removing
    Removing a Share Tree
  removing manually
    Removing a Diskless Class Manually
  root directory of
    Diskless Filesystems
  selecting software for
    Installing the Share Tree
  space requirements for
    Planning Share Trees
  updating
    Updating a Share Tree
  when to build
    Overview of the Installation Procedure

share tree configuration file
  checking syntax of
    Verifying the Share Tree Configuration File
  client hardware variables in
    Client Hardware Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File
  editing
    Client Hardware Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File
  naming
    Share Tree Configuration File
  overview of
    Working With Diskless Software
  server environment variables in
    Server Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File
  setting variables in
    Server Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File
  share tree variables in
    Share Tree Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File

share tree variables (setting)
  Share Tree Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File

SHARE variable
  Share Tree Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File

share.dat file. See share tree configuration file.
  Share Tree Configuration File
  Working With Diskless Software

share_inst command
  invoking
    Share Tree Installation Procedure
  overview of
    Working With Diskless Software
  removing share trees with
    Removing a Share Tree
  syntax of
    share_inst Command

SHAREHOST variable
  Server Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File

shutting down clients
  Points to Keep in Mind
  Preparing the Client

standalone
  converting clients to
    Converting a Client to a Standalone Workstation

swap space
  changing the size of
    Changing the Size of the Swap Space
  on local disks
    Setting Up a Local Disk
  on local disks
    Adding a Local Swap Partition

swap trees
  configuring
    Working With Diskless Software
  contents of
    Swap Tree
    Planning Swap Trees
  creating
    Working With Diskless Software
  installing
    Client and Swap Tree Installation Procedure
  planning
    Planning Swap Trees
  removing manually
    Removing a Diskless Class Manually
  root directory of
    Diskless Filesystems
  space requirements for
    Planning Swap Trees
  when to build
    Overview of the Installation Procedure

SWAP variable
  Client and Swap Tree Variables

SWAPSIZE variable
  Client and Swap Tree Variables

system disks
  Setting Up a Local Disk
  Determining the Mount Partition

technical assistance
  calling
    Before You Call for Help

tftp protocol
  PROM Resources
  Checking a Server
  Phase 2: The Boot File Download
  Phase 2: The Boot File Download

Trivial File Transfer Protocol. See tftp protocol.
  PROM Resources

troubleshooting
  booting
    Debugging the Boot Process
  client_inst errors
    Installation Error Messages
  network problems
    General Approach to Troubleshooting

uname command
  Checking a Server

updating client trees
  Updating Existing Client Trees

updating share trees
  Updating a Share Tree

User Datagram Protocol
  Phase 1: The Boot Request

/usr/etc/bootptab file
  Phase 1: The Boot Request

verbose NVRAM variable
  Handling Booting Error Messages

verifying client operation
  Verifying Client Operation

VIDEO variable
  Client Hardware Variables in the Share Tree Configuration File
  Client Hardware Variables

virtual memory
  Swap Tree

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