Configuring the DHCP network details

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Follow the steps in this section to configure the DHCP network details.

Procedure

  1. Select option 1) Setup configuration from the TSA Config Menu.
    Figure 1. Setup network configuration
    Setup network configuration
  2. Enter the following network configuration details.
    Figure 2. Network Configuration
    Network Configuration
    1. Enter IPTYPE = {static|dhcp}. Enter dhcp.
      IPTYPE: dhcp
      Enter Hostname(default=ibmtsa). You can change the default hostname. Make sure that the hostname you use is unique.
      Enter network domain of system for DNS usage (optional).
      Enter DNS 1(optional), Enter DNS 2(optional), and Enter DNS 3(optional).
      The specified network configuration details are displayed for confirmation.
    2. Enter [y|n] to confirm or discard the network configuration. Entering y saves the network configuration and restarts the system automatically.
      Note: For any incorrect configuration, you can change the details. Enter n to ignore the current settings and restart the configuration from step 2.a
    3. The system restarts in 15 seconds for the new network configuration to take effect.
    4. After system restart, login to the virtualization manager and make a note of the IP Address on the Summary tab.
      Figure 3. DHCP IP address
      DHCP IP Address
    5. Access TSA from the browser with the URL that you obtained from the previous step.
      For example, https://newhost1.new.abclabs.example.com
      Note: On the first connection, your browser may display a security exception. Accept the security certificate and continue to log on to TSA.