Setting up remote Configuration Tool setup with Ubuntu 7.04

woof65

I'm trying out AwareIM right now. I am attempting to set up a PC running Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) as my server, but I want to have the Configuration Tool run on OS X and XP machines. (I am reading sections 6.1 and 6.2 of the Installation Guide.) I have been going through the instructions and have ran into some snags, mainly based on my comparative lack of knowledge about Ubuntu and AwareIM.

Instruction 1b in sec 6.1 implies that what I am attempting is not possible with the built-in Cloudscape/Derby database. Is this correct?
The instruction 2 in sec 6.2 ask me to change all references to "localhost" in the BASSserver.props file to the Ubuntu computer's network name. Where can I find that name?

Also, instructions 3 and 4 in sec. 6.2 mention how to set up the Configuration Tool on XP and Linux. How do I set it up on a Mac so that I can remotely configure AwareIM serving from Ubuntu?

Thanks for your help.

aware_support

- Instruction 1b in sec 6.1 implies that what I am attempting is not possible with the built-in Cloudscape/Derby database. Is this correct?

No it is not correct. It is quite possible to do what you want with Derby database.

- The instruction 2 in sec 6.2 ask me to change all references to "localhost" in the BASSserver.props file to the Ubuntu computer's network name. Where can I find that name?

Not sure. You need to check the operating system manual on how to find this under Ubuntu. You may possibly find it in the etc/host file

Also, instructions 3 and 4 in sec. 6.2 mention how to set up the Configuration Tool on XP and Linux. How do I set it up on a Mac so that I can remotely configure AwareIM serving from Ubuntu?

You need to do the following:

Install complete versions of Aware IM on both Linux machine and Mac OS
Change all references to localhost to the network name of your Linux machine
Edit the following files on Mac OS X machine:
a) UIConfig.props file located in AwareIM.app/Contents/Resources/java/bin directory to replace the HostServer property from localhost to the network name of your Linux machine
b) webapp.props file located in AwareIM.app/Contents/Resources/java/Tomcat/webapps/AwareIM directory to replace the ServerName property from localhost to the server name of your Linux machine

That's it - you will then be able to run both the Configuration Tool and the browser from Mac machine.

woof65

I got tired of Ubuntu's seeming inability to put itself on the network no matter whose instructions for setting up samba I followed. I have reverted back to a Win2003 Server setup. (Maybe I'll come back one day when Ubuntu decides to use a GUI for setting up network file sharing like the big boys do.)

I have AwareIM fully installed on both a Mac OS X Tiger machine and the Win2k3 PC. The Win2k3 machines local IP number is 192.168.254.119, and its name under SMB on the network is Webserver01. Using this information, can you tell me everything I need to do to get the OS X machine be the client of the Win2k3 computer, and have the Mac be the the one running Configuration Tool. Assume complete ignorance on my part; I'm not proud. And feel free to use examples.

woof65

I also read an instruction on the installation manual that says to "make sure that the file etc/hosts has the following entries:

127.0.0.1 localhost.localdomain local host
x.x.x.x serverName

where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the server where IM is running and serverName is the network name of the server.

Here is my etc/hosts file as it is now. It would seem that Apple doens't want people messing with it. How should it look after I am through with it?

Host Database

localhost is used to configure the loopback interface

when the system is booting. Do not change this entry.

##
127.0.0.1 localhost
255.255.255.255 broadcasthost
::1 localhost

aware_support

Don't worry about etc/host file for the time being. Just follow my previous instructions, i.e.

Search for "localhost" in the BASServer.props file located in the BIN directory of your Aware IM installation on the Windows machine and replace "localhast" with Webserver01
Edit the following files on Mac OS X machine:
a) UIConfig.props file located in AwareIM.app/Contents/Resources/java/bin directory to replace the HostServer property from localhost to Webserver01
b) webapp.props file located in AwareIM.app/Contents/Resources/java/Tomcat/webapps/AwareIM directory to replace the ServerName property from localhost to Webserver01
Re-start Aware IM on the server
Start the Configuration Tool on the Mac OS-X machine by opening the Terminal window and entering the following commands:
cd /Applications/AwareIM.app/Contents/Resources/java/bin
bash ClientStarter.sh

This should start the Configuration Tool that will be talking to the Aware IM server on Windows machine. You can also start the Safari browser and
enter the following URL:
http://Webserver01:8080/AwareIM/logon.jsp

to start the Aware IM login page for the Operation mode.

That's it! It shouldn't be difficult at all.

woof65

I did everything as you said and I got and error message saying that the "Host server name Webserver01 is invalid or not online." I tried capitalizing and uncapitalizing the W in the name in all the files, and got the same results.

I then went to the Win2K3 box and right-clicked My Computer. It gave me the name "webserver01." as the full computer name. Note the period. Should that matter?

Also, I noticed several of the files I edited mentioned port numbers. It is likely that some of these ports are blocked by the Mac's firewall, and by Win2K3. Should I open some ports? Which ones?

Sorry for all the bother.

aware_support

Well, it looks like Webserver01 is not the right name. Can you try the following:

1) Replace Webserver01 in the BASServer.props file on the Windows machine back to localhost
2) Start Aware IM on the Windows machine
3) If it starts successfully open the browser on the Windows machine and enter the following URL:
http://Webserver01:8080/AwareIM/logon.jsp

Let me know what you see after you type in this URL

Don't worry about the ports for the time being

mraath

Hi
I purchased the latest developer edition.
I was told by support that he "Lite Config tool" is not longer available, and that i would not be able to configure locally, and update the operation mode of a hosted win2003 server. Is this correct or can i develop locally on a mac and have the changes updated to a hosted win2003 server?

Thanks
Marcus
South Africa

aware_support wrote
Don't worry about etc/host file for the time being. Just follow my previous instructions, i.e.

Search for "localhost" in the BASServer.props file located in the BIN directory of your Aware IM installation on the Windows machine and replace "localhast" with Webserver01

Edit the following files on Mac OS X machine:
a) UIConfig.props file located in AwareIM.app/Contents/Resources/java/bin directory to replace the HostServer property from localhost to Webserver01
b) webapp.props file located in AwareIM.app/Contents/Resources/java/Tomcat/webapps/AwareIM directory to replace the ServerName property from localhost to Webserver01

Re-start Aware IM on the server

Start the Configuration Tool on the Mac OS-X machine by opening the Terminal window and entering the following commands:
cd /Applications/AwareIM.app/Contents/Resources/java/bin
bash ClientStarter.sh

This should start the Configuration Tool that will be talking to the Aware IM server on Windows machine. You can also start the Safari browser and
enter the following URL:
http://Webserver01:8080/AwareIM/logon.jsp

to start the Aware IM login page for the Operation mode.

That's it! It shouldn't be difficult at all.

aware_support

When working with the Configuration Tool remotely there is one issue that you need to clearly understand:

When your server is running within the same LAN as your Configuration Tool (i.e. both the Configuration Tool and the server are behind the firewall) there are no problems. All the above discussion applies to this scenario.

If, however, you are trying to access the server hosted by a third party from the Configuration Tool via the Internet, you may not be able to access the server, as the server is probably behind the firewall and the Configuration Tool is outside).

Sergej

Getting the same error while connecting with configtool
"Host server name server.elight.ru is invalid or not online."
2 days ago from same computer I connected without problem.

There were no any manual changes on remote serevr or local computer. On remote server IP of local comp is allowed in file hosts.allow.
What could be the reason?

aware_support

The reason is exactly what it says in the error message - there MUST HAVE BEEN some changes with your server

Gabbitas

When working with the Configuration Tool remotely there is one issue that you need to clearly understand:

When your server is running within the same LAN as your Configuration Tool (i.e. both the Configuration Tool and the server are behind the firewall) there are no problems. All the above discussion applies to this scenario.

If, however, you are trying to access the server hosted by a third party from the Configuration Tool via the Internet, you may not be able to access the server, as the server is probably behind the firewall and the Configuration Tool is outside).

I would like to set up the remote config tool. My AwareIm server is hosted on a windows server inside a data centre and is behind a firewall. I would like to set up the config tool on my my windows laptop.

Based on the comments above by support can anyone confirm to me that this is possible and if so, guide me on what steps I need to take. Is it just a case of opening ports on the firewall?

Also, is it possible to set up the config tool on two machines? ie: on my windows laptop and on my windows desktop?

Thanks