uname -a output

The {{uname -a}} command produces the following output:

• Operating System Name
  
• Node Name
  
• Operating System Release
  
• Operating System Version
  
• Hardware Name/Class
  
• Processor Type %
  
• Hardware Implementation

For example:

bash-2.03$ uname -a
SunOS solserver 5.8 Generic_108528-22 sun4u sparc SUNW,Ultra-60

You should compare the uname -a output with version strings produced by OpenLink's Database Agents, Request Brokers, or other products. Specifically, compare the uname -a output with the version string "Compiled for" entry. The "Compiled for" entry contains the following information:

• Operating System
  
• Operating System Version
  
• Processor Type
  
• Operating System Vendor
  
• 32 or 64 Bit Operating System Designation

For example:

Compiled for Solaris 5.8 (sparc-sun-solaris2.8-32)

In so doing, look for discrepancies that signal operating system and OpenLink component incompatibility.

Note that some platforms require use of different options to get full OS version information. For instance, SCO OpenServer? 5 only reveals sub-versions through uname -X.