Sun System Handbook CD-ROM 1.0 User's Guide

Product Information and Features

The Sun System Handbook CD-ROM is derived from the online version of the Sun System Handbook. The CD-ROM is designed to be a reflection of the web site and closely mimics it in look and behavior. This allows for easy transition between the two media types for those doing support in varied environments where access to the Internet may not be available.

This CD-ROM allows you to browse and search for information about Sun products. You can browse by System type or Component type, and you can search by keywords and Boolean expressions.

Both Solaris and Windows environments are supported with minimal differences between platforms to the user experience.

System Requirements

To get the most from this CD-ROM and prevent compatibility problems, we recommend that your system have the following minimum configuration:

Note: The Sun System Handbook CD-ROM is not supported on Windows 2000!

Startup

For Solaris systems

1. Insert the Sun System Handbook CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Double-click on the sshbk.sh icon in the file manager window that is displayed.

3. A terminal window pops up and some messages are displayed, and then Netscape
   Navigator is displayed.

4. Read the License Agreement and click the "Accept" button.
   
   The Sun System Handbook home page is displayed.

For Windows/NT Systems

1. Insert the Sun System Handbook CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

2. If the CD-ROM autostarts, go to step 3. If the CD-ROM does not autostart:
   a. Open the CD-ROM with the file manager.
   b. Double-click on the SETUP.EXE file.
   c. Follow the onscreen directions to create a shortcut.
   d. Double-click on the shortcut.
   

3. After Netscape Navigator is displayed, read the License Agreement and click the "Accept" button.
   

4. After clicking the "Accept" button, the Sun System Handbook home page is displayed along with a WebCD Internet Connectivity dialog box. The WebCD Internet Connectivity dialog box gives you the choice of how the CD-ROM will connect to the Internet, including the option to not connect at all. Make your choice and click the OK button to start viewing the Sun System Handbook .
   
   A Sun System Handbook CD-ROM shortcut is created on your desktop for future use.

The WebCD Toolbar is also displayed when Netscape Navigator is displayed. The WebCD Toolbar enables you to change your WebCD Internet Connectivity and launch the Search page.

Searching

To search the Sun System Handbook, click the Search link at the top of the page. On the Search page, you can enter keywords into the text boxes and select the proper Boolean expression to join the keywords from the menu buttons (Solaris only). On the Windows version, you must enter the keywords and Boolean expressions in the single text box.

Browsing

Data in the Sun System Handbook is organized into three main sections: Systems, Components, and General Information. Links to these sections are available from the home page or the pull-down menu shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1

Information is organized by system type on the System page, by component type on the Components page, and general information is provided on the General Information page.

Live Links

Some links on the CD-ROM point to an Internet web site, which are indicated by a small world globe icon at the end of the link. These links are intended to allow Sun personnel and authorized service providers access to additional online documentation.

Support Information

You can receive support for the Sun System Handbook CD-ROM in one of two ways:

• Call your local Sun Solution Center for problems with defective media or startup problems. In the US, the number is 1-800-USA-4SUN.
• For questions or issues with the CD-ROM content or enhancements, send email to ssh-dev@scofield.ebay.sun.com.

Additional Copies

You can purchase additional copies of this CD-ROM via the Sun Store at http://sun.com/store. The order part number is FE-HNDBK-CD.

If you received this CD-ROM as part of your service provider agreement with Sun, then contact your local Sun Enterprise Services representative for additional copies.

License Restriction

If you are a Sun authorized service provider, the terms of your agreement with Sun determines how many users per CD-ROM you may have. Generally, it is one user per CD-ROM.

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