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New Node

Summary

In the current design of the CNS backup system, customers can register new machines to their domain without the intervention of central staff. This document describes that process.

Definitions

For this procedure, the following definitions apply:

Summary

In the current design of the CNS backup system, customers can register new machines to their domain without the intervention of central staff. This document describes that process.

Definitions

For this procedure, the following definitions apply:

MY-DOM

The policy domain relevant to your node creation. For most local admins, there is only one.

MY-NODE

The name of the node you wish to define. Please use the fully qualified domain name of the machine in question.

SERVER

The TSM Server instance you are planning to use. For most local admins, the server in question is 'ext'. See the system structure document if you're unsure.

Procedure 1. Registration of a TSM node. (command line)

  • Register the node

    Having connected to the correct SERVER, use the register node command:

      register node MY-NODE [initial password] DOMain=MY-DOM userid=none forcepwreset=yes