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[CELS Sysadmins] Avere Presentation/ Brent Orr
by stace＠mcs.anl.gov 15 Dec '09

15 Dec '09

The following meeting has been modified: Subject: Avere Presentation/ Brent Orr Organizer: stace(a)zimbra.mcs.anl.gov Resources: 2172 (TCS) (Building: 240, Floor: 2, Room: 2172) Time: Thursday, January 7, 2010, 2:00:00 PM - 3:00:00 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Invitees: sysadmins(a)cels.anl.gov; "Tisha Stacey" <tstacey(a)alcf.anl.gov>; bradshaw(a)mcs.anl.gov; tleggett(a)zimbra.mcs.anl.gov *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Some background on this so people know what it's about and if they want to attend. I ran into these guys over SC, and we had a telecon/webex meeting last week to go over their technology. What they sell is a tiered storage front-end to existing NFS infrastructure. The device (or cluster of devices) speak NFS to your file servers and NFS/CIFS to your clients. It contains a tiered storage system inside consisting of RAM, SAS and SATA, and caches all the data communications, giving you a performance improvement over your existing server. What makes them interesting to me (over things like BlueArc or NetApp) is twofold: 1) Price - they're cheaper by a long shot, since you keep your existing storage and can add cheap disk at well. 2) Test drive - they're actually willing to lend us a demo unit so we can put it through the wringer and see if it lives up to promised performance. I haven't been able to get anything like this out of BlueArc or NexSAN (haven't tried NetApp). If this is interesting tech to you, come by the presentation. == Craig Tina, we had our webex session this afternoon with Craig and he asked me to coordinate time on his and others calendars for Thursday, January 7th at YOUR FACILITY to do a presentation in one of your larger conference rooms. _______________________________________________ This is the CELS Sysadmins mailing list. It is sent to memebers of: core-admins(a)mcs.anl.gov, hpc-admins(a)mcs.anl.gov, systems(a)alcf.anl.gov, aig(a)alcf.anl.gov. Do not subscribe directly to this list. Thanks.

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[CELS Sysadmins] iCal event: Avere Presentation/ Brent Orr
by Craig Stacey 15 Dec '09

15 Dec '09

Some background on this so people know what it's about and if they want to attend. I ran into these guys over SC, and we had a telecon/webex meeting last week to go over their technology. What they sell is a tiered storage front-end to existing NFS infrastructure. The device (or cluster of devices) speak NFS to your file servers and NFS/CIFS to your clients. It contains a tiered storage system inside consisting of RAM, SAS and SATA, and caches all the data communications, giving you a performance improvement over your existing server. What makes them interesting to me (over things like BlueArc or NetApp) is twofold: 1) Price - they're cheaper by a long shot, since you keep your existing storage and can add cheap disk at well. 2) Test drive - they're actually willing to lend us a demo unit so we can put it through the wringer and see if it lives up to promised performance. I haven't been able to get anything like this out of BlueArc or NexSAN (haven't tried NetApp). If this is interesting tech to you, come by the presentation. == Craig _______________________________________________ This is the CELS Sysadmins mailing list. It is sent to memebers of: core-admins(a)mcs.anl.gov, hpc-admins(a)mcs.anl.gov, systems(a)alcf.anl.gov, aig(a)alcf.anl.gov. Do not subscribe directly to this list. Thanks.

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[CELS Sysadmins] Fwd: IBM CLP class information: AU31G / 1942 (Dec. 14, 2009) (sys166)
by David Ressman 15 Dec '09

15 Dec '09

Begin forwarded message: > From: Chris Griffin <chrisg(a)us.ibm.com> > Date: December 15, 2009 10:03:13 AM CST > To: davidr(a)anl.gov > Subject: Fw: IBM CLP class information: AU31G / 1942 (Dec. 14, 2009) (sys166) > > > > Chris Griffin > Solution Owner, Consultant > phone: 845.433.3299 > chrisg(a)us.ibm.com > ibm.com/systems/services/labservices > IBM Internal WW Offerings Database > > ----- Forwarded by Chris Griffin/Poughkeepsie/IBM on 12/15/2009 11:02 AM ----- > From: Central Lab Platform Montpellier PSSC <clpeduc(a)fr.ibm.com> > To: Chris Griffin/Poughkeepsie/IBM@IBMUS > Cc: Central Lab Platform Montpellier PSSC <clpeduc(a)fr.ibm.com> > Date: 12/11/2009 10:51 PM > Subject: IBM CLP class information: AU31G / 1942 (Dec. 14, 2009) (sys166) > > > > > > Dear instructor and/or class contact, > > The AU31G / 1942 Course Lab Environment will be available for use at the date and time indicated below. > This email summarizes all the information required to setup and access remotely to this Lab Environment. > > Class details > > Course code: AU31G (ERC 1.0) > Class number: 1942 > Availability: Now > Class start date: Dec. 14, 2009 > Class end date: Dec. 18, 2009 > End of availability: 06:00 PM (local time in country of delivery) > Attachments List > > System_p/au31_sys166_std.pdf: Class configuration file > System_p/au31_sys166_team_worksheet.pdf: Student documentation > OpenVPN connection > > If you choose OpenVPN access method, you need to setup an OpenVPN connection to Montpellier, France. OpenVPN should already be preconfigured in your environment. > If not, instructions on how to install, configure and run OpenVPN (Windows and Linux clients) can be downloaded from CLP InfoWeb portal: CLP_OpenVPN_Installation_v2.2.pdf (InfoWeb user: clp, InfoWeb password: ibmeduc) > The CLP OpenVPN connection installation kit can be downloaded here: connection-kit.zip (InfoWeb user: clp, InfoWeb password: ibmeduc) > > The OpenVPN User IDs and passwords assigned to this class are: > stud124_1 wowmore_98 > stud124_2 wowmore_98 > stud124_3 wowmore_98 > stud124_4 wowmore_98 > stud124_5 wowmore_98 > stud124_6 wowmore_98 > stud124_7 wowmore_98 > stud124_8 wowmore_98 > stud124_9 wowmore_98 > stud124_10 wowmore_98 > stud124_11 wowmore_98 > stud124_12 wowmore_98 > stud124_13 wowmore_98 > stud124_14 wowmore_98 > stud124_15 wowmore_98 > stud124_16 wowmore_98 > stud124_17 wowmore_98 > stud124_18 wowmore_98 > stud124_19 wowmore_98 > stud124_20 wowmore_98 > stud124_21 wowmore_98 > Citrix connection > > You have to setup a Citrix connection to Montpellier, France. If Citrix is not already configured in your environment. Instructions on how to install, configure and run Citrix (Windows and Linux clients) can be downloaded from CLP InfoWeb portal: CLP_Citrix_Configuration_v2.pdf and CLP_Citrix_Setup_Guide_v1.1.pdf (InfoWeb user: clp, InfoWeb password: ibmeduc). > > To access CLP environment, go to https://elabgateway.moppssc.com > > The Citrix User IDs and passwords assigned to this class are: > stud124_1 whypath_24 > stud124_2 whypath_24 > stud124_3 whypath_24 > stud124_4 whypath_24 > stud124_5 whypath_24 > stud124_6 whypath_24 > stud124_7 whypath_24 > stud124_8 whypath_24 > stud124_9 whypath_24 > stud124_10 whypath_24 > stud124_11 whypath_24 > stud124_12 whypath_24 > stud124_13 whypath_24 > stud124_14 whypath_24 > stud124_15 whypath_24 > stud124_16 whypath_24 > stud124_17 whypath_24 > stud124_18 whypath_24 > stud124_19 whypath_24 > stud124_20 whypath_24 > > > You will have to assign one Citrix user id to every student and teacher. > > Class information > > The following document contains detailed information about systems setup for this class: IP addresses, host names, User-ID and Passwords etc. > AU31_sys166_std.pdf > > Student information > > The following documents contain student worksheets. It recommended to print them and hand them out to your students. > AU31_sys166_Team_worksheet.pdf > > > Software distribution using CLP ftp-nfs Server > > Software distribution (AIX, HACMP, DB2 and so forth) can be obtained from the CLP NFS server clp_nfssrv1 > To download you can mount nfssrv1:/export/products from student partition. > Courses Lab files are accessible from CLP NFS server > To access courses lab files mount nfssrv1:/export/labfiles to your student partition. > You can also upload software onto the CLP FTP server 10.6.252.1 using account ftpusr1 and password clpeduc. > You must first open an OpenVpn connection to use FTP on server 10.6.252.1. > Your FTP uploads can be access from student system using NFS, mount nfssrv1:/export/ftp/uploads /mnt > nfssrv1 ip address is 10.6.252.1 > > Technical issue > > Every problem related to a CLP Remote class delivery where the CLP Lab Environment (Lab Systems, access method etc.) is suspected is to address to the CLP Call Center. > > You will be invited to indicate: > > First Name / Last Name > International Phone number > Email Address > Course Code > Country > > Call Center details > Supported language: Spoken language is English > Opening days/hours: The Call Center can be reached 24 hours/7 days > International phone number: +63-2-995-4730 > France Toll Free Number: 0800-911-473 > USA: Toll Free: 1-888-502-5511 > IBM Tie Line: 888-6000 > Email contact: clphelp(a)us.ibm.com > For severity 1 requests, please call us > CLP InfoWeb Portal > > In order to facilitate experience, knowledge sharing and communication with Teachers and Class Contacts: visit the "CLP InfoWeb" Web Site. > > "CLP InfoWeb" Content: > > a "Teachers' F.A.Q." area: http://clpext.moppssc.com/faq > a "Bandwidth Test" tool: http://clpext.moppssc.com/bwt > a "Online Chat" capability: http://clpext.moppssc.com/chat > Important note: The CLP Call Center has to be contacted first. Then, you may be invited to use this communication tool. > Please note that there is no guarantee to join a CLP Team member if you decide to start the Chat by yourself, with no previous invitation. > Two addresses for one single Web Site: > Public access > http://clpext.moppssc.com > This address is accessible by any public workstation on the internet. It requires an authentication. The password will be regularly modified and addressed with the course details & information. > > User Id: clp > Password: ibmeduc > VPN access > http://clpint.moppssc.com > This address can be used only through a OpenVPN connection from your classroom workstations. > You don't need user Id and password to connect. > Best regards, > > > Central Lab Platform > IBM PSSC Montpellier France > Email: clpEDUC(a)fr.ibm.com > > > _______________________________________________ This is the CELS Sysadmins mailing list. 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[CELS Sysadmins] Fwd: Thanks for sending your Evite invitation
by Tina J. Stanton-Piersanti 15 Dec '09

15 Dec '09

Hi all- I just sent out an e-vite for the Holiday Party. However, since I just added the mailing lists and not each of you individually, please be patient with me while I get each individual name on the e-vite before you RSVP! Thanks! Tina Begin forwarded message: > From: Evite <info(a)mailva.evite.com> > Date: November 23, 2009 2:40:08 PM CST > To: Craig Stacey <tstanton(a)mcs.anl.gov> > Subject: Thanks for sending your Evite invitation > Reply-To: Evite <info(a)evite.com> > > Having trouble viewing this email? Go to invitation. > Add info(a)mailva.evite.com to your address book to ensure that you > receive Evite emails in your inbox. > > Admin Holiday Party > Hi Craig Stacey, > > The Evite invitation for Admin Holiday Party on Thu. Dec 17 has been > sent to your guests. > > VIEW YOUR INVITATION > > > Let Evite help you plan your event > > Party Blog: Find party ideas and advice for guests and hosts, > served fresh daily. > Party Store: Skip a trip to the store — We have all the supplies > you need for your party. > Party Guides: Get tips for planning your food, decorations and more. > Budget Estimator: Get an idea of how much you'll need to spend on > your party. > > > > Need help? Contact us > Evite respects your privacy. For more information, please review our > Privacy Policy. _______________________________________________ This is the CELS Sysadmins mailing list. It is sent to memebers of: core-admins(a)mcs.anl.gov, hpc-admins(a)mcs.anl.gov, systems(a)alcf.anl.gov, aig(a)alcf.anl.gov. Do not subscribe directly to this list. Thanks.

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[CELS Sysadmins] GPFS Training (RSVP req. and room assignment)
by David Ressman 14 Dec '09

14 Dec '09

Hello, We've got room 2178 in building 240 reserved for the training. I'm not sure what time it's going to start tomorrow. I'll find out from IBM and send another message. Can I get a final count of who's planning on being there please? Thanks! David _______________________________________________ This is the CELS Sysadmins mailing list. It is sent to memebers of: core-admins(a)mcs.anl.gov, hpc-admins(a)mcs.anl.gov, systems(a)alcf.anl.gov, aig(a)alcf.anl.gov. Do not subscribe directly to this list. Thanks.

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[CELS Sysadmins] Avere Presentation/ Brent Orr
by Craig Stacey 14 Dec '09

14 Dec '09

The following is a new meeting request: Subject: Avere Presentation/ Brent Orr Organizer: stace(a)zimbra.mcs.anl.gov Location: 2172 (TCS) Resources: 2172 (TCS) (Building: 240, Floor: 2, Room: 2172) Time: Thursday, January 7, 2010, 2:00:00 PM - 3:00:00 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Invitees: sysadmins(a)cels.anl.gov *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Tina, we had our webex session this afternoon with Craig and he asked me to coordinate time on his and others calendars for Thursday, January 7th at YOUR FACILITY to do a presentation in one of your larger conference rooms. _______________________________________________ This is the CELS Sysadmins mailing list. It is sent to memebers of: core-admins(a)mcs.anl.gov, hpc-admins(a)mcs.anl.gov, systems(a)alcf.anl.gov, aig(a)alcf.anl.gov. Do not subscribe directly to this list. Thanks.

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[CELS Sysadmins] GPFS Training Dec. 15-18
by David Ressman 14 Dec '09

14 Dec '09

Hello all, We're bringing in IBM for 4 days to burn off a few consulting dollars by teaching us all about GPFS. It'll be a decent mix of relatively basic stuff (but at a low level) and complicated troubleshooting. I remember e-mailing about this quite a while ago, and several MCS/CI people were interested. Who is still interested in going? _______________________________________________ This is the CELS Sysadmins mailing list. It is sent to memebers of: core-admins(a)mcs.anl.gov, hpc-admins(a)mcs.anl.gov, systems(a)alcf.anl.gov, aig(a)alcf.anl.gov. Do not subscribe directly to this list. Thanks.

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[CELS Sysadmins] Beer
by Tisha Stacey 11 Dec '09

11 Dec '09

Yes? _______________________________________________ This is the CELS Sysadmins mailing list. It is sent to memebers of: core-admins(a)mcs.anl.gov, hpc-admins(a)mcs.anl.gov, systems(a)alcf.anl.gov, aig(a)alcf.anl.gov. Do not subscribe directly to this list. Thanks.

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[CELS Sysadmins] GB?
by John Valdes 04 Dec '09

04 Dec '09

Beer anyone? John _______________________________________________ This is the CELS Sysadmins mailing list. It is sent to memebers of: core-admins(a)mcs.anl.gov, hpc-admins(a)mcs.anl.gov, systems(a)alcf.anl.gov, aig(a)alcf.anl.gov. Do not subscribe directly to this list. Thanks.

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[CELS Sysadmins] Fwd: 221 Main and North Computer Rooms Underfloor Halon is HAND RELEASE ONLY During Retrofit
by Craig Stacey 03 Dec '09

03 Dec '09

FYI. Please distribute to others as necessary. == Craig Begin forwarded message: > From: John Tatar <tatar(a)anl.gov> > Date: December 3, 2009 12:13:10 PM CST > To: Craig Stacey <stace(a)mcs.anl.gov> > Subject: Fwd: 221 Main and North Computer Rooms Underfloor Halon is > HAND RELEASE ONLY During Retrofit > > Craig > > Let anyone going to the BMR know about this change. > > JT > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: "Frego, James" <JFrego(a)anl.gov> >> Date: December 3, 2009 11:23:50 AM CST >> To: "Krueger, Kurt" <kruegerk(a)anl.gov>, "Girard, Christopher M." <CGirard(a)anl.gov >> >, "Tatar, John J." <tatar(a)anl.gov>, "Golema, James" >> <jgolema(a)anl.gov> >> Cc: "Schroeder, Glenn" <schroeder(a)anl.gov> >> Subject: FW: 221 Main and North Computer Rooms Underfloor Halon is >> HAND RELEASE ONLY During Retrofit >> >> FYI.... >> >> From: Anderson, Stephen C. >> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 10:59 AM >> To: ANL Fire Dept >> Cc: Kunkler, Vincent; McCloughan, Steven R.; Colaianni, Pascal J.; >> Schlesselman, Clark Gary; Frego, James >> Subject: 221 Main and North Computer Rooms Underfloor Halon is HAND >> RELEASE ONLY During Retrofit >> >> Summary: Until further notice, the underfloor HALON systems >> covering the Main Computer Room and North computer rooms in bldg >> 221 will not automatically trigger. If HALON release into either >> underfloor area is desired, it will have to be manually released at >> the bottles on the service floor. The attached (crude) drawings >> show the coverage areas and the location of the manual releases. >> >> Details: As part of a remodeling project, we are finally getting >> rid of the 221 Main Computer Room high voltage smoke detection >> system in A-134, and the ancient home-made HALON releasing panel >> that it connects to. All of the high voltage smoke detectors will >> be removed from the ceiling of the main computer room and >> connecting spaces. The smoke detectors connected to the regular 221 >> fire system will not be disturbed. >> >> We are also installing a Vesda Laser Plus detector which will >> provide detection in the underfloor area of B-132, the old main >> computer room. Although we are retaining the underfloor HALON and >> delivery piping, it will not be triggered by this new VESDA >> detection system or anything else automatic. When this project is >> done, the HALON system covering B-132 will be electrical manual >> release only by a pull station that will be installed in A-134 >> where the current manual pull and releasing panel is. >> >> The aforementioned ancient home-made releasing panel in A-134 >> unfortunately also provides HALON releasing functions for the North >> Computer Room. Since the North Computer Room high voltage smoke >> detection system is not being removed as part of this project, a >> brand new releasing panel is being installed where the old one is >> to retain the automatic releasing function for the North Computer >> Room HALON system. >> >> So when the project is finished, nothing will have changed >> functionally for the North Computer Room, but there will be a new >> releasing panel to automatically release the HALON. The Main >> Computer Room function will have changed in that it will no longer >> have an automatic release, but will have VESDA underfloor detection >> so that you will have a good idea of what’s going on down there, >> and that information could be used in the manual release decision >> process. >> >> This job is expected to take less than a week. There are 3 >> impairment tags associated with this work. One is for the >> disablement of the 4 monitor modules that monitor both the north >> and main computer room high voltage systems, one is for the >> temporary de-energization of the North Computer Room high voltage >> system while rewiring is taking place, and the third is a reminder >> that only hand HALON release is possible for both the Main and >> North computer room systems (and that the electric actuators are >> removed from the bottles). All three tags are on the 221 fire panel. >> >> Any questions, give me a call. >> >> Anderson >> 2-6911 > > > > ================================== > John J. Tatar, CCNA > Systems & Network Engineering Section > Information Sciences Group > Decision & Information Sciences Division > Argonne National Laboratory > mailto:[email protected] or john(a)tatar.com > Office:630-252-3242 Fax:630-252-5128 Cell:630-532-3221 > ================================== > > > > _______________________________________________ This is the CELS Sysadmins mailing list. It is sent to memebers of: core-admins(a)mcs.anl.gov, hpc-admins(a)mcs.anl.gov, systems(a)alcf.anl.gov, aig(a)alcf.anl.gov. Do not subscribe directly to this list. Thanks.

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