Changing the name of a virtual network

On a server that is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), you can change the name of a PowerVM® virtual network.

1. Choose one of the following navigation options depending on the interface type of the Hardware Management Console (HMC):
   • If you are using an HMC Enhanced interface, complete the following steps:
     1. In the navigation pane, expand Systems Management > Servers.
     2. In the work pane, select the server where you want to change the name of a virtual network.
     3. Select Manage PowerVM by using one of the following options to open the PowerVM Configuration page:
        • Click the menu next to the server name and select Manage PowerVM.
        • In the work pane, click Manage PowerVM.
   • If you are using an HMC Enhanced+ interface, complete the following steps:
     1. In the navigation pane, click the Resources icon .
     2. Click All Systems. The All Systems page is displayed.
     3. In the work pane, select a system and click Actions > View System Properties. You can view and change the properties of the system that are listed under the PowerVM area.
2. In the PowerVM area, click Virtual Networks. The Virtual Networks page opens.
3. In the work pane, right-click the virtual network that you want to change and select Modify Virtual Network Name. The Modify Virtual Network Name page opens.
4. Change the name of the virtual network in the Virtual network name field.
5. Click OK to apply the changes.