Each diskless client must have its own snapshot directory on the NFS server that is used as its read/write file system. The Network Booting Tool can be used to create these snapshot directories.

After completing the steps in Section 4.4 Finish Configuring the Diskless Environment, a window appears to allow hosts to be added for the diskless environment. Click the New button. In the dialog shown in Figure 4-1, provide the following information:

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Hostname or IP Address/Subnet — Specify the hostname or IP address of a system to add it as a host for the diskless environment. Enter a subnet to specify a group of systems.
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Operating System — Select the diskless environment for the host or subnet of hosts.
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Serial Console — Select this checkbox to perform a serial installation.
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Snapshot name — Provide a subdirectory name to be used to store all of the read/write content for the host.
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Ethernet — Select the Ethernet device on the host to use to mount the diskless environment. If the host only has one Ethernet card, select eth0.

Ignore the Kickstart File option. It is only used for PXE installations.

Figure 4-1. Add Diskless Host

In the existing snapshot/ directory in the diskless directory, a subdirectory is created with the Snapshot name specified as the file name. Then, all of the files listed in snapshot/files and snapshot/files.custom are copied copy from the root/ directory to this new directory.

Answered by M P , an ibibo Master, at 1:42 PM on October 06, 2008

Firmware is the software that is embedded in a hardware device: in this instance, your Disc Stakka unit.

Updates for the Disc Stakka firmware are issued occasionally, and are available for download from the OpdiTracker web site. These updates can contain fixes, enhancements to existing functionality, and new functionality.

Before you download an update, you should check to see what version of the firmware is currently running on your Disc Stakka units. For each unit,

1. From Windows Explorer, right-click the Disc Stakka unit, and then click Properties.
2. Make sure the General tab is selected in the Disc Stakka Properties dialog box. The Firmware version is shown next to the unit's serial number.

To download the latest firmware from the OpdiTracker web site,

1. From the OpdiTracker web site, click the Download Software Updates quick link.
2. On the Updates page, go to Disc Stakka Firmware Updates to see whether there is an update available for a firmware version newer than what is running on your Disc Stakkas.
3. If there is a newer version available, follow the instructions on the web site to download the update, and then load it on each one of your Disc Stakka units.

We strongly recommend that you keep your firmware up to date, and ensure that you have the same version of firmware running on ALL of your Disc Stakka units.

Answered by Sharad Singh , an ibibo Master, at 7:11 PM on September 09, 2008

well, Disc Stakka™ is an automated carousel that stores, protects and retrieves your 12 cm optical discs including data CDs, DVDs, music and game discs. Each Disc Stakka unit holds up to 100 discs and connects to your computer via USB for power and data. You can stack units up to five high to create a tower that holds up to 500 discs without requiring additional cabling or desk space.

Disc Stakka comes bundled with the OpdiTracker content management software, which includes a database and powerful search engine. Need a file? OpdiTracker delivers the right disc in seconds! You can browse the discs and files stored in the OpdiTracker database "virtually online" in the same way as you browse the folders and files stored on your computer's drives. Or you can take advantage OpdiTracker's search engine to locate any disc or file within seconds. Once located, you can eject the disc that contains the content you require, and then insert that disc into your computer, CD or DVD player, or game console.
source site: http://www.imation.com.au/prod ucts/disc_stakka/index.htm

Answered by Nidhi Singh , an ibibo Master, at 11:29 AM on September 08, 2008

* Each unit stores, protects and retrieves up to 100 of your favourite 12 cm discs, including data CDs, DVDs, music and game discs.
* Disc Stakka's fully motorised disc insert and eject helps protect your valuable discs.
* Disc Stakka is simple to set up, linking to your computer via a single USB cable for both power and data connectivity.
* Stack units up to five high to create a tower that holds up to 500 discs without any extra cabling or rebooting your computer.
* Connect towers using powered USB hubs to control over 100 towers (that's over 50,000 discs) from a single computer.
* Use the bundled OpdiTracker content management software to capture disc content, automatically recognising whenever you insert a new data disc into your computer's CD or DVD drive.
* Search OpdiTracker's database of stored discs by title, keyword, directory or file name to find and eject any disc within seconds.
* The intuitive OpdiTracker software is so simple to use you will be storing, managing and protecting discs in no time.

Introducing the MSDN®-enabled Disc Stakka

Microsoft and Imation have collaborated to bring you the MSDN-enabled Disc Stakka. Designed specifically for MSDN developers, this solution includes an automated process for exporting disc information from your MSDN subscription index into the OpdiTracker database.

Once the MSDN disc details are stored in OpdiTracker, simply insert your MSDN discs into Disc Stakka to complete their indexing and archiving. You can then browse your MSDN discs “virtually online” for quick and easy access to any disc. No more digging through boxes or shuffling through filing cabinets!

* Use the MSDN-enabled Disc Stakka to protect and manage MSDN discs (PDF, 248 KB)

System requirements

* Windows® XP, 2000, ME, 98SE or Macintosh® OS X (version 10.1 or higher)
* Pentium II or G3 processor
* 32MB RAM minimum (64MB RAM recommended)
* 200MB free disk space
* USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 compliant port
* CD or DVD drive for capturing disc content

for more details , Please visit the source site :

http://www.imation.com.au /prod ucts/disc_stakka/index.htm

Answered by Ashish Yadav , an ibibo Master, at 11:04 AM on September 08, 2008

Imation Disk Stakka - a device that holds 100 CDs in a carousel and allows access via a archived database. It's basically just a storage box with a powered rotating carousel and an ID tagging system. You insert a CD and it tags it to the carousel tray and database, so you can access this quickly in future using the provided OpdiTracker software.

How to use it?

Installation is very quick using XP. Insert and load the driver CD onto your computer, then plug the unit in and it starts the OpdiTracker software. When you insert a disk it asks you if you want to add it to the database, what you want the title to be and what sort of media it is. If you want to add the contents of the CD you have to insert it into your computer's CD tray and OpdiTracker adds this to the database. Once added you can search through the files using keywords in the disc title, content or comment.

Answered by Keshto Patel , an ibibo Master, at 5:46 PM on September 07, 2008

Well Yogesh , here are the Product features

* Each unit stores, protects and retrieves up to 100 of your favourite 12 cm discs, including data CDs, DVDs, music and game discs.
* Disc Stakka's fully motorised disc insert and eject helps protect your valuable discs.
* Disc Stakka is simple to set up, linking to your computer via a single USB cable for both power and data connectivity.
* Stack units up to five high to create a tower that holds up to 500 discs without any extra cabling or rebooting your computer.
* Connect towers using powered USB hubs to control over 100 towers (that's over 50,000 discs) from a single computer.
* Use the bundled OpdiTracker content management software to capture disc content, automatically recognising whenever you insert a new data disc into your computer's CD or DVD drive.
* Search OpdiTracker's database of stored discs by title, keyword, directory or file name to find and eject any disc within seconds.
* The intuitive OpdiTracker software is so simple to use you will be storing, managing and protecting discs in no time.

Introducing the MSDN®-enabled Disc Stakka

Microsoft and Imation have collaborated to bring you the MSDN-enabled Disc Stakka. Designed specifically for MSDN developers, this solution includes an automated process for exporting disc information from your MSDN subscription index into the OpdiTracker database.

Once the MSDN disc details are stored in OpdiTracker, simply insert your MSDN discs into Disc Stakka to complete their indexing and archiving. You can then browse your MSDN discs “virtually online” for quick and easy access to any disc. No more digging through boxes or shuffling through filing cabinets!

* Use the MSDN-enabled Disc Stakka to protect and manage MSDN discs (PDF, 248 KB)

System requirements

* Windows® XP, 2000, ME, 98SE or Macintosh® OS X (version 10.1 or higher)
* Pentium II or G3 processor
* 32MB RAM minimum (64MB RAM recommended)
* 200MB free disk space
* USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 compliant port
* CD or DVD drive for capturing disc content

for more details , Please visit the source site :

http://www.imation.com.au/prod ucts/disc_stakka/index.htm

Answered by Alok Gupta , an ibibo Guru, at 4:04 PM on September 07, 2008