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Changing a console configuration

Learn how to change an existing local console configuration to meet your specific needs while using Operations Console.

To change or create a local console, you must be a member of the administrators group. If you are changing a system name, you must delete the current configuration and re-create it with the new name. For information on how to delete a current configuration, see Deleting a console configuration.

Changing a local console directly attached

Learn how to change a directly attached local console.

To change the configuration of an existing local console that is directly attached, complete the following steps:
  1. If your local console is connected to a server, disconnect as follows; otherwise, go to step 2:
    1. Select the configuration name.
    2. From the Connection menu, click Disconnect. The connection status displays Disconnecting.
    3. Wait until the status displays Disconnected at the local console.
  2. Select the configuration name.
  3. From the Connection menu, click Properties.
  4. Select the Configuration tab.
  5. Make your changes and click OK.

Changing a local console on a network (LAN)

Learn how to change a local console on a network (LAN).

To change the your local console on a network (LAN) configuration, complete the following steps:
  1. Select the configuration name.
  2. Click Disconnect. Wait until the status displays Disconnected.
  3. Select the configuration name.
  4. From the Connection menu, click Properties.
  5. Select the Configuration tab.
  6. Make your changes and click OK.
Note: If network data is changing, you must delete and re-create the connection configuration. Also, you should close and restart Operations Console before attempting to connect a new configuration. This action removes all cached values associated with any old configurations. Be certain any changes at the client (PC) reflect those values assigned at the server.