Preface

The Stratus ftServer: OPC UA Server Installation Guide (R698) documents how to install the Stratus Open Platform Communications (OPC) Unified Architecture (UA) Server on systems running Automated Uptime™ Layer for VMware vSphere based ftServer Systems.

This guide is intended for system administrators using ftServer systems in a VMware vSphere environment. To understand the information and procedures in this manual, you need to understand basic VMware vSphere and Linux® system administration.

Revision Information

This is the first edition of this document.

Notation Conventions

This guide uses the notation conventions described in this section.

Warnings, Cautions, Notices, and Notes

Warnings, cautions, notices, and notes provide special information and have the following meanings:

Warning: A warning indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Avertissement: Un avertissement indique une situation dangereuse qui, si pas évitée, pourrait entraîner la mort ou des blessures graves.
Caution: A caution indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Mise En Garde: Une mise en garde indique une situation dangereuse qui, si pas évitée, pourrait entraîner des blessures mineures ou modérées.
Notice: A notice indicates information that, if not acted on, could result in damage to a system, hardware device, program, or data, but does not present a health or safety hazard.
Note: A note provides important information about the operation of an ftServer system or related equipment or software.

Typographical Conventions

This manual uses the following typographical conventions:

  • The bold font emphasizes words in text or indicates the name of a screen object in a Graphical User Interface, and, for Windows-based systems, indicates text that you type. For example:

Before handling or replacing system components, make sure that you are properly grounded by using a grounded wrist strap.

In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab.

  • The italic font introduces new terms and, for Windows-based systems, indicates command-line arguments that the user defines. For example:

Many hardware components are customer-replaceable units (CRUs), which can be replaced on-site by system administrators with minimal training or tools.

copy filename1 filename2

  • The monospace font indicates sample program code and output, including message text. For example:
#include <iostream.h>


The operation completed successfully.
  • The monospace font represents text that would appear on your display screen when working in a text-based console on a VMware vSphere-based system. The monospace bold font represents text you must type, and appears in examples that contain both user input and system output. The monospace italic font represents terms in command lines that are to be replaced by literal values.

The following are examples of the use of the monospace font:

To display the state of a CPU enclosure, type the /opt/ft/bin/ftsmaint command, as shown in the following example: 

# /opt/ft/bin/ftsmaint ls n
  • The percent sign (%), dollar sign ($), and number sign (#) are default prompt signs that have a specific meaning at the command prompt of a VMware vSphere-based system. Although a prompt is sometimes shown at the beginning of a command line as it would appear on the screen, you do not type it.

- % and $ indicate you are logged in to a user account and are subject to certain access limitations.

- # indicates you are logged in to the system administrator account and have superuser access. Users of this account are referred to as root. The # prompt sign used in an example indicates the command can be issued only by root.

Getting Help

If you have a technical question about ftServer system hardware or software, try these online resources first:

  • Online documentation at the StrataDOC Web site. Stratus provides complimentary access to StrataDOC, an online-documentation service that enables you to view, search, download, and print customer documentation. You can access StrataDOC at the http://stratadoc.stratus.com Web site.
  • Online support from Stratus Customer Service. You can find the latest technical information about an ftServer system through online product support at the Customer Support Web site, http://www.stratus.com/go/support.
  • Online product support for Microsoft® products. Your primary source for support is the manufacturer who provided your software, or an authorized Microsoft Support Provider. You can also find the latest technical information about Microsoft Windows® and other Microsoft products through online product support at the Microsoft Help and Support Web site, http://support.microsoft.com/.
  • Online product support for VMware vSphere products. You can find the latest technical information about VMware vSphere through online product support at the VMware Support Web site, http://www.vmware.com/support/.

If you are unable to resolve your questions with the help available at these online sites, and the ftServer system is covered by a service agreement, please contact the Stratus Customer Assistance Center (CAC) or your authorized Stratus service representative. For information about how to contact the CAC, see the following Web site:

http://www.stratus.com/go/support/ftserver/location

Commenting on the Documentation

To provide corrections and suggestions on the documentation, send your comments in one of the following ways:

  • By clicking the site feedback link at the bottom of a Help topic. Information to identify the topic is supplied in the StrataDOC Web Site Feedback form.
  • By email to Comments@stratus.com. If it is possible, please include specific information about the documentation on which you are commenting:

- For a printed document or a document in PDF format, include the title and part number from the Notice page and the page numbers.

- For online documentation, include the Help subject and topic title.

This information will assist Stratus Information Development in making any needed changes to the documentation. Your assistance is most appreciated.