[Uruguay] IBM Systems Director Navigator for i

IBM Power Systems

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

Hernando Bedoya
STG Lab Services Consultant

© 2011 IBM Corporation

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 ?

2 © 2011 IBM Corporation


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 i 6.1
IBM HTTP Server for i 5761DG1
Qshell 5761SS1 option 30
Portable App Solutions Env (PASE) 5761SS1 option 33
IBM Developer Kit for Java 5761JV1
J2SE 5.0 32 bit 5761JV1 option 8
IBM Toolbox for Java 5761JC1
Host Servers 5761SS1 option 12
IBM i 7.1
IBM HTTP Server for i 5770DG1
Qshell 5760SS1 option 30
Portable App Solutions Env (PASE) 5760SS1 option 33
IBM Developer Kit for Java 5761JV1
J2SE 5.0 32 bit 5761JV1 option 8
Host Servers 5770SS1 option 12



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:

IBM i 6.1
iHASM (System i High Availability Solutions Manager) 5761HAS
BRMS (Backup, Recovery, & Media Services) 5761BR1
IBM Performance Tools for i5/OS (DiskWatcher) 5761PT1
IBM Performance Tools for i5/OS (JobWatcher) 5761PT1 option 3

IBM i 7.1
iHASM (System i High Availability Solutions Manager) 5770HAS
BRMS (Backup, Recovery, & Media Services) 5770BR1
IBM Performance Tools for i (DiskWatcher) 5770PT1
IBM Performance Tools for i (JobWatcher) 5770PT1 option 3



What isn’t included ?

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

Database functions that involve graphics and charts
o SQL Scripts
o Visual Explain
o Database Navigator
o SQL Assist

Disk Management – New support added in 7.1
o Graphical View
o Disk Unit Physical Location
o 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



IBM offers end-to- Other Systems
Enterprise Service
Management Software Management
end management
$$ $$ $$ $$
$$ $$ $$

Active Energy Manager

Service and Support
Image Management

Additional Plug-Ins
Additional Plug-Ins
Additional Plug-Ins

Additional Plug-Ins

Additional Plug-Ins
TPMfOSD
Advanced

Manager
BOFM
Managers
&
Configuration Priced Plug-Ins

Automation Update System x & Blade Center
Base Systems
Status Remote Access System z Director Managers
Virtualization Power Systems &
Core Director Services
Hardware
Discovery Configuration Storage Configuration
Platform Managers

Resource
Management

Managed virtual
and physical
environments

Hardware
IBM and non-IBM
hardware



IBM® Systems Director topology

IBM System Director Server
Application Logic
Database Management
Console(s)
Web Interface

IBM Systems Director Agent
Managed Systems
(Servers, Desktops, Laptops, SNMP devices, CIM devices)

Three-tiered architecture
Thousands of managed nodes
Upward Integration modules supporting
– Tivoli, Computer Associates, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft


How does it work ?
Ensure the HTTP Administration servers are running
o 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 HTTP Web Admin GUI, LDAP,
Integrated Web Application Web Navigator, IPP

Admin servers.

IBM Systems Director Navigator,
Secure Perspective, Cluster
Services, HASM
IBM Access for Web



How does it work ?
Enter the following URL into a browser
o http://system:2001

Supports the following browsers:
Time to
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer, 6.0 or later move off
IE6
• Mozilla Firefox, 1.0 or later


How does it work ?
Accept the certificate warnings
o Consoles runs on SSL
Firefox 2
Internet Explorer 6

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 New Tab for each view!
all the tasks in logical
compartments

Help link!

Most common
functions
included on
each Welcome
menu

All functions



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.



New controls overview Select from the available actions

Fast path icons to Table tasks! • Object tasks

• Filters • Category tasks

• Sorts • Table tasks

• Entry selection o Columns, Filters, Sorts

Select an entry
• Click on arrow
• Tasks for object



Operations are
broken down to tasks
with logical groupings

Wizard like interfaces to
organize values


New controls overview - Terms

Banner – Common image Page Bar – navigate
across all consoles between pages

Navigation Tree –
group tasks
Work area


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
Multi sign on
• Single sign-on
in 7.1 !!
• Access all functions within the portlet view
• A user can only sign in once (6.1)



Going Beyond the Basics
Director Navigator
Multiple window support * New in 7.1



What is ISC - Manage Open Pages

From far right drop down select
the Manage Open Pages link

Manage large numbers
of open pages
• View
• Close
• Navigate



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 dropdown
Select ‘Add to My Startup Pages’



My Startup pages

Click ‘OK’ on the confirmation screen



What's included – Base functions
System Commonly used System tasks include viewing system status, messages, History Log,
disk status, 5250 Console and passwords

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

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

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

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

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

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



What's included – Base functions
Users and Groups Display and a manage a complete list of the users & groups, create, delete, modify

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

Journal Management Work with journals and journal receivers

Performance Collect performance data, view the collection to investigate potential performance issues

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

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



What's included – Additional LPPS
Backup, Recovery, and Media Manage your most critical and complex backups, including online backups of Lotus
Services servers, simply and easily. You can also recover your system fully in the event of a
disaster or hardware failure.

Cluster Resource Services 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.

High Availability Solutions Easy-to-use, guided approach to setting up high availability. This interface ensures and
Manager 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.

Performance 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



System Management
New in 7.1
IBM i 6.1 – Only Local System
User IDs
Socket
Connection
Work Management

Network IAS running L1C

IFS Target SYSTEM =
Local

IBM i 7.1 IBM i 5.4
User IDs User IDs
Socket
Connection Socket Work Management
Work Management
Connection

Network IAS running L1C Network

IFS Target SYSTEM = IFS
V5R4



Set Target System - *New IBM i 7.1

Set Target System Current system being
– Specify the remote system you want to work with. managed!!!
– Supports system at IBM i 5.4, IBM i 6.1 & IBM i 7.1

Supports
• 5.4
• 6.1

Specify System Name
User ID
Password



Welcome Pages - System



Going Beyond Command Definitions - 5250
Director 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
Printer output

Send a System Message



Welcome Pages – Configuration and Service



Configuration and Service tab – Basic functions

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

System Values

Disk Management GUI



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.

IBM Performance Tools –
Job Watcher feature

!
New

Performance Explorer and
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CPU Utilization and Waits Overview



Performance Explorer

The Profile Perspectives
provide function similar
to what Performance
Data Trace Visualizer
offers



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?



Systems Lab Services

Use STG Lab Services
– Resources from the IBM Rochester Lab
– Experts in every aspect of technology on IBM i
– Missioned to drive technology usage on IBM i
– Billable, but affordable
– Can work through IBM or through IBM Business Partners
Utilize IBM STG Lab Services – web site
– ibm.com/systems/services/labservices
Contact
– Luis Fierro
– Hernando Bedoya hbedoya@us.ibm.com



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