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InterMapper DataCenter is a collection of tools used alongside InterMapper. Currently, this includes the InterMapper Authentication server and InterMapper Database. For more information about InterMapper, please visit our web site at:

InterMapper DataCenter runs entirely in the background on Solaris as a UNIX daemon. InterMapper DataCenter starts when your computer boots up, before any users are logged in, and continues running even when no user is logged in.

InterMapper DataCenter uses a web-based graphical user interface. To interact with InterMapper DataCenter once it is installed, open a web browser and navigate to:

» InterMapper DataCenter Services Overview

InterMapper Authentication Server (IMAuth)
IMAuth lets an InterMapper server authenticate users against a name directory. IMAuth acts as an intermediary between an InterMapper server and the directory. It supports Kerberos, LDAP, RADIUS, ActiveDirectory, IAS and DND directories.
InterMapper Database (IMDatabase)
IMDatabase gives InterMapper the ability to record events and data to an SQL database. You can send data to either a database on your network, or one included with IMDatabase. It supports PostgreSQL 8.1 or later databases.
InterMapper Reports (IMReports)
IMReports builds upon IMDatabase to allow you to generate quick reports directly from InterMapper devices or use the web-based report generator, create and save report views or use built-in report views, generate links suitable for sending reports to others, and print reports to printers.
InterMapper Layer 2
While technically not a part of InterMapper DataCenter, InterMapper Layer 2 is installed with InterMapper DataCenter and depends on some of its components. If InterMapper is monitoring at least one SNMP-enabled switch, the Layer 2 view displays the switches, NICs by manufacturer, and VLANs by tag from the map. The main display will list switch ports for selected switches/NICs/VLANs and display the MAC address, IP address, VLAN, and NIC manufacturer of the device(s) connected to each, as well as indicate the first and last time seen. In addition, InterMapper can optionally use this information when available to connect devices on the map to the appropriate switch ports.

» Installation Instructions

InterMapper DataCenter 5.5.4 for Solaris is shipped as a Sun Package named DARTimdc which contains the necessary programs and support files.

You can install InterMapper DataCenter using these commands:

% /bin/su -
# cd <directory containing DARTimdc>
# gunzip DARTimdc-5.5.4-sol8-sparc.gz
# pkgadd -d DARTimdc-5.5.4-sol8-sparc

You will see the following prompt. Press return to continue:

The following packages are available:
1 imdc InterMapper DataCenter
(sparc) 5.5.4

Select package(s) you wish to process (or 'all' to process
all packages). (default: all) [?,??,q]:

You may also see the following prompt. Type y and press return:

This package contains scripts which will be executed with super-user
permission during the process of installing this package.

Do you want to continue with the installation of <DARTimdc> [y,n,?]

The installation process will place InterMapper DataCenter files in the /usr/local/imdc directory on your hard drive. When the installer finishes, you must start a web browser and point it to this address:

https://localhost:8182

While little or no configuration is necessary to use InterMapper DataCenter and access it from localhost, if you wish to interact with InterMapper DataCenter from other machines, you will first need to configure it from localhost. Once you have done so, simply replace 'localhost' with the address of the server that InterMapper DataCenter was installed on, and ensure that port 8182 is left open on that server's firewall.

You will need an InterMapper Server installation, version 4.6 or later, with a valid serial number in order to use InterMapper DataCenter. Additional instructions for configuring your InterMapper Server to use InterMapper DataCenter services can be found in the InterMapper DataCenter documentation, or on the InterMapper DataCenter web admin panel pages.

N.B. When upgrading or uninstalling InterMapper DataCenter, please be sure to stop the InterMapper Server first to avoid incomplete upgrades or uninstalls.

» Getting Started

The fastest way to get InterMapper DataCenter running is to install it and run through the web admin panel's setup wizards. The instructions found there will guide you through the basic setup process, including changes that must be made to your InterMapper server.

» Documentation

For more information, including tips on getting your directory server to work with the InterMapper Authentication Server component, please read the tech note below. The InterMapper DataCenter web admin panel also contains help links in many areas, which can be accessed by clicking the orange 'show help' button next to section headers.

InterMapper DataCenter Technote

» What's New?

Please visit our What's New? page for a list of the new features in InterMapper and InterMapper DataCenter 5.5.4, and in particular some "Getting Started" information for two of our new features, Reports and Layer 2.

The Release Notes describe the new features and bug fixes in this version. The release notes are also available via the Release Notes item in the InterMapper entry in the Start Menu.

» What is Installed and Where

After running the InterMapper DataCenter installer, there will be a new directory called /usr/local/imdc on your hard disk. This imdc directory contains all of the files that InterMapper DataCenter requires to run.

The installer will also create a file called 'imdc' within the /etc/init.d directory. It will register this file as a startup script, so that it starts automatically whenever the system starts.

The installer will create a new 'intermap' user and 'intermap' group on your system, if they do not exist already. All InterMapper DataCenter files in /usr/local/imdc are owned by this user and group. Log and configuration files are not given public read access. If you intend to read these files, you will need to add yourself to the intermap group.

InterMapper DataCenter will run as the intermap user.

» Starting/Stopping InterMapper DataCenter

To start Intermapper DataCenter from the command line, type:

sudo /etc/init.d/imdc start

To stop Intermapper DataCenter from the command line, type:

sudo /etc/init.d/imdc stop

To query the version of InterMapper DataCenter that is installed, type:

/usr/local/imdc/sbin/imdc -v

To check if InterMapper DataCenter is currently running, type:

ps acux | grep imdc

» Uninstalling InterMapper DataCenter

To remove the InterMapper DataCenter software from your system, type:

sudo pkgrm imdc

Uninstalling InterMapper DataCenter preserves its settings. Thus, if you are not planning to reinstall InterMapper DataCenter and wish to remove it completely, perform this additional step:

sudo rm -rf /usr/local/imdc

» Contact Us

We love to hear from customers. Please write to us at support@dartware.com with any comments, suggestions, and bug reports. Thank you for your support and enthusiasm!

InterMapper® DataCenter™ 5.5.4 for Solaris 8/9 (SPARC)