Thanks to:
Merv Weis <WeisM_at_mail.dec.com>
Bret Koontz <koontz_at_decwet.ENET.dec.com>
My original post:
>Hi,
>
>I've just managed to get a copy of POLYCENTER Performance Solution 1.4
>running on 3.2D-2 (I've only configured for the Performance Manager, not
>the fullsail product).
>
>I get the following error for pmd:
>
>Wed Apr 16 13:13:45 EST 1997|popacca||root
> error|DC_ERROR_NLIST_INVALID_NAME|dc_private_seek1.c|line 1841
> Kernel namelist name not valid: _vm_page_wire_count
>
>According to the user guide:
>
>DC_ERROR_NLIST_INVALID_NAME "Kernel namelist name not valid"
>
>Description: The name list function, nlist, did not recognize a requested
>kernel data structure name.
>
>Corrective Action:
>Verfify that the daemon you are starting is the correct version for your
>system.
>
>As far as I am aware, I have followed everything correctly in the
>installation
>guide. llbd is running, and starts before pmd. I have done a setld -c. I have
>a valid licence PAK. I have tried installing/reinstalling 3 times now.
>
>Quesions:
>
>- Is there some kernel config parameter I must have to make PS1.4 work?
>
>- Is there some known incompatability between PS1.4 and DU3.2D-2?
>
>- Anyone have any ideas?
Answers:
>A similar thing just happened to me recently. Exact same error code
>message
>when trying to run pmd. Apparently, there is a patch for this problem
>which
>involves installing a new version of pmd on the Data Collector clients.
>I
>acquired this patch from the CSC. You probably will have to do the same
>thing.
>If you a European customer, I believe you will have to go through the
>European CSC equivalent. The patch installation was simple (replace the
>current version of pmd with the new one) and start it up again.
>Everything worked as intended after that.
and
> POLYCENTER Performance Solution 1.4 does not support DIGITAL UNIX
>V3.2D. You need an updated version of Performance Manager (PM). The current
>version of PM for DIGITAL UNIX V3.2D is V2.0C.
>
> Note: Performance Manager was redesigned in V2.0.
> For more info on PM see:
>
> http://www.unix.digital.com/unix/sysman/perf_mgr/pmweb/
>
> The Performance Manager V2.0C kit is now available. This kit is
>for DIGITAL UNIX V3.2C/D/E/F/G. Customer should be able to order it at
>this time. Please note, unlike the PM kit (include on the Associated
>Products CD) for DIGITAL UNIX V4.0 and higher, the V2.0C kit will require
>a Software License in must cases. The PM V2.0C kit should be a no cost item,
>but the Software License cost is based on usage. In your case your old PM
>license should work.
>
> Software Media
>
> Performance Manager, Version 2.0C
>
> QA-0WFAA-T8.2.05
>
>Software Licenses
>
> GUI: QL-0WFA*-**
>
> * Denotes variant fields. For additional information on available
> licenses, services, and media, refer to the appropriate price
> book.
Received on Sun Apr 20 1997 - 15:25:50 NZST