The partitioning proposed by the Linux setup during the installation cannot be used for the subsequent installation of OpenScape Office HX / LX. Consequently, this must be adapted in accordance with the guidelines for OpenScape Office.
5.3.1 Partitioning without a Software RAID
The following example is based on the assumption that only one hard disk is installed and connected in the server PC and that it meets the minimum requirements.
Hard disk 1
|
Partition
|
Size
|
File system
|
Mount point
|
Partition 1
|
Primary Partition
|
2 GB
|
Swap
|
Swap
|
Partition 2
|
Primary Partition
|
20 GB
|
Ext 3
|
/
|
Partition 3
|
Primary Partition
|
Max. size
|
Ext3
|
/home
|
Partition 4
|
Logical Drive
|
Max. size
|
Ext3
|
No Mount Point specified
|
Note
Some server PCs require an additional boot partition. If Linux suggests a boot partition during the installation, it should be accepted in the proposed size.
5.3.2Partitioning with a Software RAID
In the example below, it is assumed that there are two hard disks in the server PC that are to be configured in a RAID 1 array, and that each of these disks meets the minimum requirements for the disk size.
Note:
The setup of the software RAID system itself occurs in the SLES installation routine within the context of the hard disk partitioning.
Hard disk 1
|
Partition
|
Size
|
File system
|
Mount point
|
Partition 1
|
Primary Partition
|
2 GB
|
Swap
|
Swap
fstab Option = Device name
|
Partition 2
|
Primary Partition
|
20 GB
|
Ext 3
|
No Mount Point specified
|
Partition 3
|
Primary Partition
|
Max. size
|
Ext3
|
No Mount Point specified
|
Partition 4
|
Logical Drive
|
Max. size
|
Ext3
|
No Mount Point specified
|
Hard disk 2
|
Partition
|
Size
|
File system
|
Mount point
|
Partition 1
|
Primary Partition
|
2 GB
|
Swap
|
Swap
fstab Option = Device name
|
Partition 2
|
Primary Partition
|
20 GB
|
Ext 3
|
No Mount Point specified
|
Partition 3
|
Primary Partition
|
Max. size
|
Ext3
|
No Mount Point specified
|
Partition 4
|
Logical Drive
|
Max. size
|
Ext3
|
No Mount Point specified
|
The mount points of the partitions in the Linux file system are assigned only when setting up the RAID system.
Partition 2: Mount point: /
Partition 3: Mount point: /home
Partition 4: Mount point: can be selected arbitrarily
Note:
Some server PCs require an additional boot partition. If Linux suggests a boot partition during the installation, it should be accepted in the proposed size for both hard disks.
5.4Creating an IP Address Scheme
When setting up the operating system, you will be prompted to enter some information regarding the network configuration. In order to be able to enter this data, a network map and an IP address scheme containing all the relevant IP network data and the resources used (server PC or client PC, IP phones, etc.) must be created before the actual network configuration.
5.4.1Data from the Local Network
The following parameters must be determined for the local network of the customer or coordinated with the local network administrator. The parameters shown in bold below are the minimum inputs required for the network configuration during the Linux installation:
Parameters
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Value
|
Is there a DHCP server on the network?
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Yes / No
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Is the DHCP server in active use?
|
Yes / No
|
IP address range of the local network
|
From IP address to IP address
|
DHCP address range
|
From IP address to IP address
|
Subnet mask of the network or network segment
|
Subnet mask
|
Fixed IP address for the Linux server
(This address must be outside the DHCP range)
|
IP address
|
Fixed IP address of the telephony server
(HP 3K or OSO LX)
(These addresses must be outside the DHCP range)
|
IP address
|
Other servers with fixed IP addresses
e.g., E-mail Server, Print Server, File Server, Domain Server, etc.)
(These addresses must be outside the DHCP range)
|
IP addresses
|
Clients with a fixed IP address
(These addresses must be outside the DHCP range)
|
From IP address to IP address
|
Is there a DNS server on the network (optional)?
|
Yes / No
|
IP address of the Domain Server (optional)
(These addresses must be outside the DHCP range)
|
IP address
|
Domain name when using a DNS in the network (optional)
|
Domain name
|
OSO PC server name
(The name can be freely selected, but should be coordinated with the network administrator.)
|
Server name
|
5.4.2Optional Parameters to be Specified
The following parameters are not directly required for the Linux network administration, but may be needed for the subsequent OSO HX / LX operation and should therefore be requested from the customer or the local network administrator together with the network parameters.
5.4.2.1Internet Access
Internet access is typically used by Linux or OpenScape Office for:
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Linux software updates
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OpenScape Office software updates
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OpenScape Office features
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VoIP
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Integration of myPortal for mobile users
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etc.
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Remote Service (SSDP)
If the functions mentioned above are not needed or wanted, it is also possible, in principle, to operate without setting up any Internet access.
It must be agreed with the customer whether or not Internet access should be enabled for the OpenScape Office server and how such access from the Internet to the server is secured or to be secured.
Parameters
|
Value
|
Determine IP address of Internet router
|
IP address
|
Access data of the Internet Provider (optional)
|
IP address, URL, login details
|
Internet domain name (optional)
|
Domain name of the customer
|
|
| 5.4.2.2E-mail Server (Optional)
Access to an e-mail server is required by OpenScape Office in order to retrieve and send e-mails. Appropriate accounts must be set up in the e-mail server for this purpose, and the access data for the e-mail server being used must be configured in OpenScape Office.
If the e-mail features within OpenScape Office are not to be used, this information need not be collected.
Parameters
|
Value
|
Address of e-mail server in the customer network (optional)
|
IP address
|
E-mail server at the service provider (optional)
|
IP address, URL
|
Access data and account information for the e-mail server or service provider)
|
Login details
|
|
| 5.4.2.3Internet Telephony (Optional)
Access to a VoIP service provider is required by OpenScape Office MX / LX for telephony using Internet access. Appropriate accounts must be applied for and set up with the VoIP service provider for this purpose, and the access data for the VoIP service provider being used must be configured in OpenScape Office.
If the VoIP features of OpenScape Office MX / LX are not to be used, this information need not be collected.
Parameters
|
Value
|
Internet Telephony Service Provider
|
IP address, URL
|
Determine access data for Service Provider
|
Login details
|
|
| 5.4.3IP Address Scheme of a Sample Network
The following is a sample network with appropriate dummy data. The actual customer network should be documented analogously before the Linux / OpenScape Office installation.
Diagram of a Sample Network
Parameters
|
Value
|
Is there a DHCP server on the network?
|
Yes
|
Is the DHCP server in active use?
|
Yes
|
IP address range of the local network
|
192.168.3.1 through 192.168.3.254
|
DHCP address range
|
192.168.3.50 through 192.168.3.254
|
Subnet mask of the network or network segment
|
255.255.255.0
|
Fixed IP address for the Linux server
(This address must be outside the DHCP range)
|
192.168.3.20
|
Clients with a fixed IP address
(These addresses must be outside the DHCP range)
|
192.168.3.2 through 192.168.3.49
|
|
|
Is there a DNS server on the network?
(If this is the case, the address of the Internet router can be specified here)
|
No
192.168.3.1
|
Default Gateway?
(If this is the case, the address of the Internet router can be specified here)
|
No
192.168.3.1
|
Domain name when using a DNS in the network
In this case, the Internet domain name can be used.
|
customer.com
|
OSO PC Server Name
(The name can be freely selected, but should be coordinated with the network administrator.)
|
osolx
|
|
|
Internet router
|
192.168.3.1
|
Internet domain
|
customer.com
|
|
|
E-mail server
|
192.168.3.10
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|
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Table: IP address scheme (IP address range 192.168.3.x) of the Sample Network
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