Configuring domain suffixes

The list of domain suffixes is used to resolve an IP address that starts with the first entry in the list.

About this task

The domain suffix is a string that is appended to a host name that is used to help resolve its IP address. For example, a host name of myname might not be resolved. However, if the string myloc.mycompany.com is an element in the domain suffix table, then an attempt is made to resolve myname.mloc.mycompany.com.

To configure a domain suffix entry, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. In the navigation area, click the HMC Management icon HMC Management icon, and then select Console Settings.
  2. In the content pane, click Change network settings. The Customize Network Settings window opens.
  3. Click the Name Services tab.
  4. Enter a string to be used as a domain suffix entry.
  5. Click Add to add it to the list.