Lecture Notes: dcTrack User Guide

Introduction

• dcTrack 9.2 User Guide is proprietary to Sunbird.
• Compliance with FCC and VCCI regulations.
• Sunbird not responsible for damages outside control.

What's New in dcTrack 9.2.0

• Enhanced visualization with hierarchical floor maps.
• Enhanced local account password and authentication.
• Enhanced ServiceNow Integration (pending certification).

Chapter 2: Help Quick Links

• Access Sunbird Models Library, Drawing File Templates, and File Import Templates.
• Build Data and Power Circuits, view floor maps, and manage items.
• Archive, purge, and retrieve power and capacity readings.

Chapter 3: dcTrack Basics

• Obtain a dcTrack Support Website Username and Password.
• Single Sign-On (SSO) via SAML; migration from LDAP to SAML available.
• Configure password requirements.

Chapter 3: dcTrack Administration

• Installation, upgrade steps, and database management.
• Manage licenses and automate database backups.
• Server configuration (SMTP, logging, remote storage).
• High Availability setup and management.

High Availability

• Enables 100% uptime through primary and secondary node configuration.
• Supports auto and manual failover.
• Important considerations for setup, including prerequisites and node management.

User Management

• Local and LDAP user setup and management.
• Configure user roles, permissions, and authentication settings.

Dashboard and Widgets

• Access standard and personal dashboards.
• View and manage widgets for data analysis.
• Use dashboards to analyze KPIs in power, cooling, space, and connectivity.

Data Import and Management

• File Import for bulk location, item, and connection management.
• Requirements for importing power and data connections.

Item and Connection Management

• Manage items in dcTrack, including import, edit, and delete.
• Use File Import for structured cabling, VPC connection, and bulk updates.

Power and Cooling Management

• Configure UPS units, Cooling Zones, and Floor PDUs.
• Import and manage power connections and cooling infrastructure.

Security and Configuration

• Configure security settings, trusted certificates, and SNMP for performance monitoring.
• Use of external Syslog servers for logging and secure system management.

Backup and Recovery

• Manual and automated database backups.
• Configure remote storage of backup files.

Appendix

• Default dashboard pages and widgets.
• Additional tools and settings for system administrators.