Configuring the HMC using the fast path through the Guided Setup wizard

To complete the Guided Setup wizard using the fast path, you need to have the following information available:

• New passwords for the predefined hscroot and root user IDs. These passwords must be at least 7 characters in length.
• Details about your company:
  • Administrator name
  • Telephone and fax numbers
• Details about the geographic location of your HMC
• Optional: Your IBM® ID for the Electronic Service Agent™. To obtain this ID, you must register at the following Web site: https://www.ibm.com/registration/selfreg
• Optional: SMTP server and e-mail addresses for problem notification.
• New passwords for the managed system, the Advanced System Management general user ID, and the Advanced System Management administrator user ID.

To use the fast path to configure your HMC, follow these steps:

1. On the second Configure Network Settings window, select the LAN adapter labeled eth0. Click Next.
2. On the LAN adapter speed window, click Next.
3. On the Configure (LAN adapter name) window, click Next.
4. On the second Configure (LAN adapter name) window, select private service network. Click Next.
5. On the third Configure (LAN adapter name) window, select Yes, enable the HMC as a DHCP server. Click Next.
6. On the Configure Network Settings window, select No. (You can configure any remaining LAN adapters later.) Click Next.
7. Type the host name and domain name you want to use.
8. Click Next on the Next Steps summary window.

1. On the Specify Contact Information window, type the contact information for the administrator of your HMC. Click Next.
2. On the Specify Contact Information window, type the contact address information for the location of your HMC. Click Next.
3. On the Specify Contact Information window, select the Use the administrator mailing address box, or clear it to enter a different address for the HMC, as required. Click Next.
4. On the Configure Connectivity to Your Service Provider window, click Next.
5. Click Accept on the Agreement for Service Programs window.
6. On the Configure Dial-up from the Local HMC window:
   1. Note: It is suggested that you use a LAN connection to connect to your service provider.
      Click Modem Configuration. To make an off-site telephone call at your company, type the number in the Dial prefix field. Click OK.
   2. To add a telephone number to your service provider, click Add.
      1. Select the appropriate country or region.
      2. Select the appropriate state or province.
      3. Select the appropriate telephone number from the list.
      4. In the Phone number field, edit the selected telephone number, if necessary. For instance, if the selected telephone number is a local call from your site, you might need to remove the area code.
      5. Click OK.
   3. Click Next.
7. On the Authorize Users for Electronic Service Agent window, enter your IBM IDs (skip this step if you do not have an IBM ID). Click Next.
8. On the Notification of Problem Events window, specify the SMTP server and port. Click Add to specify one or more e-mail addresses for notification of problem events. Click Next.
9. On the Summary window, click Finish.

1. On the Status window, monitor the progress of the different configuration settings you selected. This window might show a status of Pending for some tasks for several minutes. Click View Log to see status messages relating to each task. Click OK on the status message window to close it. Click Close at any time to close the Guided Setup wizard. Tasks that are still running will continue to run.