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This section makes frequent use of data contained in the Technical Requirements. All relevant sections of the Technical Requirements Data collection should be completed or known before commencing with the steps in this section. |
There are two parts to the configuration, the first being the server(s) under management, and the second being the supporting configuration on the web portal.
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Create an Administrator account. The VSM Probe Collector requires access with Administrative rights.
Add an account that, when used, provides access to the Linux bash prompt. Refer to the completed technical requirements forms:
Start an SSH session. At the command prompt type:
Code Block language text $ su root
- When prompted enter the 'root' user password.
Use the command:
Code Block language text $ useradd {NAME}where NAME is the account name to create.
Use the command:
Code Block language text $ passwd {NAME}where NAME is the account name created above.
Hit enter. Enter the password then hit enter again.
Enter the command:
Code Block language text $ chage –M 99999 {NAME}To set the System Manager account password to: "not expire".
- NAME is the account created above.
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| Field | Setting |
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Name | Choose a name for the SNMP Target e.g. Virsae |
IP Address | The VSM probe Collector IP Address |
Port | 162 |
Notification Type | Trap |
Protocol | V3 |
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For a particular customer, select Service Desk > Equipment Locations. Right-click on the Equipment Location (ApplianceCollector) that will serve this particular SMGR and select 'Manage Equipment':
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- The SSH test ensures the VSM probe Collector can connect to, and log in using the account configured.
- The SNMP test ensures an SNMP query can be run.
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