Assigning a static IP address

If you do not have access to a DHCP server and want to use a static IP address for the installation of the virtual appliance, a network administrator can assign a static IP address by using the NetworkManager text user interface (nmtui) tool. Sudo privileges are required to run nmtui.

Procedure

To assign a static IP address, ensure that the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus virtual machine is powered on and complete the following steps:

  1. Log on to the virtual machine console as the root user.
    The initial root password is sppDP758.
  2. From a CentOS command line, enter nmtui to open the interface.
  3. From the main menu, select Edit a connection, and then click OK.
  4. Select the network connection, then click Edit.
  5. On the Edit Connection screen, enter an available static IP address that is not already in use.
  6. Click OK to save the static IP configuration, then restart the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus appliance.