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IBM eConfig Training Install and Setup

November 1, 2006 Don Jernt

Don Jernt jernt@us.ibm.com PartnerWorld 800426-9990 2006 IBM Corporation

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Agenda
How To Obtain IBMLink ID's For BUSINESS PARTNERS IBMLink and Unattended updates IBMLink US System Preparations Hardware and Software Requirements Epadm Adding Modules eConfig is Loaded E-Config Setup User Profiles Feedback Base Retrieval Base Edit
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How To Obtain IBMLink ID's For BUSINESS PARTNERS

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
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IBMLink and Unattended updates

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

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PartnerWorld

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PartnerWorld Login:

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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/cgibin/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.

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

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

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

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Adding Modules
You see a switch on some lines of information. These expand for more choices. Under Geography your location.

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Continue expanding modules and picking the appropriate price files.

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

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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.

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eConfig setup
When 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 A

Figure B

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User Profiles, Menus and Settings

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Feedback process

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Base Retrieval

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BaseEdit Setting

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Edit Base System

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Order Forward

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System Profile - Portfolio

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System Profile Diagram Export

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Starting the config for the first time.

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Do a right mouse click in the customer column.

Screen 1

Screen 2

Screen 3

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Geo & Crad Date

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Price Files
9133-55A 0265 1930 1968 1994 4650 5005 6458 6592 7162 7192 7323 Server 1:SYSTEM P5 AIX PARTITION SPECIFY 1024MB(2X512MB)DIMMS,276-PIN 73.4GB 10K RPM U320 SCSI DDR IDE SLIMLINE DVD-ROM DRIVE NO FACTORY INTEGRATION IND SOFTWARE PREINSTALL PWR CAB.-DRAWER TO IBM PDU ULTRA320 SCSI 4-PACK IBM RACK-MOUNT DR.RAIL KIT IBM RACK-MOUNT DR.BEZ.AND HW 1PROC.ACTIV.FOR PROC.FC#8312 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1,199.00 N/C 550.00 339.00 207.00 N/C N/C 14.00 244.00 168.00 2,760.00 4,200.00

9133-55A 0265 1930 1968 1994 4650 5005 6458 6592 7162 7192 7323

Server 1:9133 Model 55A AIX Partition Specify 1024 MB (2X512MB) DIMMS, 276-PIN, 533 MHZ, DDR-2 SDRAM 73.4 GB 10,000 RPM Ultra320 SCSI Disk Drive Assembly IDE Slimline DVD-ROM Drive Rack Indicator- Not Factory Integrated Software Preinstall Power Cable -- Drawer to IBM PDU, 14-foot, 250V/10A 4-Disk Slot Exp - Base Ctlr IBM/OEM Rack-mount Drawer Rail Kit IBM Rack-mount Drawer Bezel and Hardware One Processor Activation for Processor Feature #8312

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1,199.00 N/C 550.00 339.00 207.00 N/C N/C 14.00 244.00 168.00 2,760.00 4,200.00

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AIX Default settings

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Services Defaults
Initial Service - ( Server 1 ) Extended Product ________ 6942-25B 4524 5707 6942-89K 4039 6942-CON 0096 6942-HMA 0025 6942-TCS 0050 0053 Description _____________________________ WARRANTY SERVICE UPGRADE SAME DAY 24X7X4 RESPONSE 9133-55A 24X7X4 WSU IMPLEMENT SERVICE PSERIES HW PSERIES HW INSTALLATION CONTRACT COVERAGE (N/C CODES) SERVICEELITE HARDWARE MAINT. (N/C CODES) MA HOURS OF COVERAGE-DEFAULT TERMS (N/C CODES) REQUEST PROPOSAL FOR PRICES PREPAY BILLING 3 YEAR Qty ___ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Price ________ N/C N/C 2,100.00 N/C 595.00 N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C OTC OTC Term ____

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Econfig Main Screen

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Product and Technical Links

eConfig 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 Support EConfig Download and Installation sites

For IBMLink 2000 users

http://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 BPs or ViewBlue applications to gain access http://ftp.ibmlink.ibm.com/econfig/announce/training.htm eConfig 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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