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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:

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

     

Procedure 2. Registration of a TSM node. (web interface)

  1. Navigate to the node registration screen.

    Having connected to the correct SERVER, locate the register node screen.

    • Operations view

    • Work with client nodes

    • Register a new node

    On this screen, you should presume that no change is necessary to any field unless it is mentioned herein.

  2. Register the node

    Fill out the following fields:

    Node Name

    MY-NODE

    Password

    Select an initial password for the machine. In most cases this can be a 'changeme' type password, as an encrypted password will be selected by the TSM client on first connection with the server.

    Force password reset ?
    Yes
    Contact

    The contents of this field should be a valid RFC822 address; mail may get sent there with reference to problems with the node

    Policy Domain Name

    MY-DOM

    Userid for remote access

    NONE

     

  3. Complete the process.

    Click the 'Finish' button.