NIM MASTER: >>
# hostname
oldbcoedv

# cat /etc/hostname
 
192.52.100.29 bcoeqa bcoeqa.bin.com.sa
192.52.100.66 oldbcoedv
 
# cat /etc/bootptab
.....
# T180 -- (xstation only) -- enable virtual screen
#NO CLIENTS PRESENT


# lsnim
master machines master
boot resources boot
nim_script resources nim_script
NET_EN1 networks ent
bcoeqa machines standalone
5300-05bid_ow resources bosinst_data
5300-05master_sysb resources mksysb
530lpp_res resources lpp_source
530spot_res resources spot
basic_res_grp groups res_group
 
# lsnim -l master
master:
class = machines
type = master
max_nimesis_threads = 20
if_defined = chrp.mp.ent
comments = machine which controls the NIM environment
platform = chrp
netboot_kernel = mp
if1 = NET_EN1 bcoedv 8EE280002005
cable_type1 = N/A
Cstate = ready for a NIM operation
prev_state = ready for a NIM operation
Mstate = currently running
serves = 5300-05bid_ow
serves = 5300-05master_sysb
serves = 530lpp_res
serves = 530spot_res
serves = boot
serves = nim_script
master_port = 1058
registration_port = 1059
reserved = yes
 
# lsnim -l NET_EN1
NET_EN1:
class = networks
type = ent
Nstate = ready for use
prev_state = information is missing from this object's definition
net_addr = 192.52.100.0
snm = 255.255.255.0
routing1 = default 192.52.100.10
#
 
# lsnim -l bcoeqa
bcoeqa:
class = machines
type = standalone
connect = shell
platform = chrp
netboot_kernel = mp
if1 = NET_EN1 bcoeqa 0
cable_type1 = bnc
Cstate = ready for a NIM operation
prev_state = ready for a NIM operation
Mstate = currently running
cpuid = 000620EED700

# lsnim -l 530lpp_res
530lpp_res:
class = resources
type = lpp_source
arch = power
Rstate = ready for use
prev_state = unavailable for use
location = /export/eznim/lpp_source/530lpp_res
simages = yes
alloc_count = 0
server = master
 

# lsnim -l 530spot_res
530spot_res:
class = resources
type = spot
plat_defined = chrp
arch = power
bos_license = yes
Rstate = ready for use
prev_state = verification is being performed
location = /export/eznim/spot/530spot_res/usr
version = 5
release = 3
mod = 0
oslevel_r = 5300-05
alloc_count = 0
server = master
if_supported = chrp.mp ent
Rstate_result = success
 
# lsnim -l basic_res_grp
basic_res_grp:
class = groups
type = res_group
member1 = 5300-05master_sysb
member2 = 530lpp_res
member3 = 530spot_res

 
# cat /etc/niminfo
# nimconfig
export NIM_NAME=master
export NIM_CONFIGURATION=master
export NIM_MASTER_PORT=1058
export NIM_REGISTRATION_PORT=1059
##THE BELOW LINE HAD WRONG HOSTNAME SO I CORRECTED IT BY EDITING IT
export NIM_MASTER_HOSTNAME=oldbcoedv
 
# /usr/lpp/bos.sysmgt/nim/methods/eznim show_eznim_env
NIM Machines
====================
master:
Cstate = ready for a NIM operation
Mstate = currently running
bcoeqa:
Cstate = ready for a NIM operation
Mstate = currently running
Image Repository (lpp_source)
====================
530lpp_res:
Rstate = ready for use
location = /export/eznim/lpp_source/530lpp_res
Boot Support (SPOT)
====================
530spot_res:
Rstate = ready for use
location = /export/eznim/spot/530spot_res/usr
System Backups (mksysb)
====================
5300-05master_sysb:
Rstate = ready for use
location = /export/eznim/mksysb/generic_sysb
BOS Install Data File (bosinst_data)
====================
5300-05bid_ow:
Rstate = ready for use
location = /export/eznim/5300-05bid_ow
Resolution File (resolv_conf)
====================
#
 
 
Now the Problem:
When I backup the client 
using eznim backup client:
 
I get the error


Quote:

    
    
warning: 0042-175 c_mkbosi: An unexpected result was returned by the
        "/usr/sbin/mount" command:
mount: 1831-011 access denied for bcoedv:/export/eznim/mksysb
mount: 1831-008 giving up on:
bcoedv:/export/eznim/mksysb
The file access permissions do not allow the specified action.
rc=175
0042-175 c_mkbosi: An unexpected result was returned by the "/usr/sbin/mount" command:
mount: 1831-011 access denied for bcoedv:/export/eznim/mksysb
mount: 1831-008 giving up on:
bcoedv:/export/eznim/mksysb
The file access permissions do not allow the specified action.
0042-001 nim: processing error encountered on "master":
   exportfs: /db2/EDV/bckdata: A file or directory in the path name does not exist.
exportfs: 1831-192 /usr/sap: sub-directory (/usr/sap/trans)
        already exported

rc=0
exportfs: /db2/EDV/bckdata: A file or directory in the path name does not exist.
exportfs: 1831-192 /usr/sap: sub-directory (/usr/sap/trans)
exportfs: /db2/EDV/bckdata: A file or directory in the path name does not exist.
exportfs: 1831-192 /usr/sap: sub-directory (/usr/sap/trans)
        already exported

rc=1
0042-001 m_mkbosi: processing error encountered on "master":
   0042-175 c_getlevel: An unexpected result was returned by the "/usr/lpp/bos.sysmgt/nim/methods/c_stat" c
ommand:
0042-154 c_stat: the file or directory "/export/eznim/mksysb/bcoeqa_sysb" does not exist
    


or
 


Quote:

    
    
nim -o define -t mksysb -a server=master -a source=bcoeqa -a mk_image=yes -a location=/nimfs/mksysb.bcoeqa mksysb_bcoeqa
 
    



CLIENT:


Quote:

    
    
# hostname
bcoeqa
# set -o vi
# cat /etc/niminfo
#------------------ Network Install Manager ---------------
# warning - this file contains NIM configuration information
#       and should only be updated by NIM
export NIM_NAME=bcoeqa
export NIM_HOSTNAME=bcoeqa
export NIM_CONFIGURATION=standalone
export NIM_MASTER_HOSTNAME=oldbcoedv
export NIM_MASTER_PORT=1058
export NIM_REGISTRATION_PORT=1059
export NIM_SHELL="shell"
export NIM_BOS_IMAGE=/SPOT/usr/sys/inst.images/installp/ppc/bos
export NIM_BOS_FORMAT=rte
export NIM_HOSTS=" 192.52.100.29:bcoeqa "
export NIM_MOUNTS=""
export ROUTES=" default:0:192.52.100.10 "
    


FROM THE NIM MASTER 
# nimquery -a host=bcoeqa -p
rc=50
0042-050 nimquery: operation failed for the following reason: bcoeqa: Connection refused
#

# rsh bcoeqa
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So, what could be the problem ?

Thanks.


references:
AIX UNIX system administration: NIM server setup for dummies

NIM Install Handbook | Nikolai's Diary

NIM | Unixskylab

http://nixforums.org/about32149.html

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/4629544/AIX-NIM-Tips

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/2801707/nim_install

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/4602406/AIX-Tip-for-admin

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/1142501/AIX-FAQ

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/4602448/...stering-AIX-V5

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/4757278/...th-to-Strength