Configuring domain name services

If you plan to set up an open network, configure domain name services.

About this task

If you plan to set up an open network, configure domain name services. Domain Name System (DNS) is a distributed database system for managing host names and their associated Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. Configuring domain name services includes enabling DNS and specifying the domain suffix search order.

If you are using HMC Version 10.1.1020, or earlier, to configure domain name services, complete the following steps:
  1. In the navigation area, click Console Management, and then select Console Settings.
  2. In the content pane, click Change network settings. The Change Network Settings window opens.
  3. Click the Name Services tab.
  4. Select DNS enabled to enable DNS.
  5. Specify the DNS server and domain suffix search order and click Add.
  6. Click OK.
If you are using HMC Version 10.2.1030, or later, to configure domain name services, complete the following steps:
  1. In the navigation area, click HMC management.
  2. In the content pane, click Network settings. The Change Network Settings window opens.
  3. Click the Name Services tab.
  4. Select DNS enabled to enable DNS.
  5. Specify the DNS server and domain suffix search order and click Add.
  6. Click OK.