Add Client Information Using the Host Manager

1. On the install server, log in as a user who can assume the role admin.

2. As role admin, at label admin_low, launch the Host Manager using the NIS+ naming service.

   See "To Open and Modify a Solstice_Apps Database" if you are unfamiliar with the steps.

3. If the workstation already exists, select it in the Host Manager main window, choose Edit > Convert > Standalone.

4. If the workstation does not already exist, add it by choosing Edit > Add.

5. For each workstation, fill out the host information.

   1. Enable remote install.

   2. Complete all fields up to the Boot Server.

   3. Click the OK button.

      Table 7-1 Adding Host Information in Host Manager

      Entry	Value
      Host Name
      IP Address
      Ethernet Address
      System Type
      Timezone Region
      Timezone
      Remote Install	4 Enable Remote Install
      Install Server	install_server_name (entered for you)
      Set Path	/export/install/ts7_sparc (sample)
      OS release	Choose client's platform group and software cluster
      Boot Server	boot_server_name (if separate server) path to boot file
      Profile Server	Enter JumpStart directory (for Custom JumpStart).

6. If the Ethernet address field was not filled in, choose the workstation, choose Edit > Modify, and enter the Ethernet address.

7. Choose File > Save Changes.

   The window prints "All changes successful" when finished.

8. Repeat for all hosts to be installed over the network.

9. Exit the Host Manager.

10. Go to "Check Client Information".