How to Modify a Host Description

This procedure describes how to modify a host description by using the browser interface. You can also edit hosts by using the following command.

• hdb.h.mod – Modifies a host.

For a detailed description of this command, see Chapter 7, hdb: CLI Commands for Managing Hosts, in Sun N1 Service Provisioning System 5.1 Command-Line Interface Reference Manual.

Before You Begin

To edit a host, you must belong to a user group that has Create, Edit, Delete permission on hosts.

Steps

1. Go to the Details page of the host you plan to edit.

   See How to View Hosts.

2. On the Details page, click the Edit button near the bottom of the page.

3. To change the host description, edit the text located in the Description text field.

   For more information about the syntax of a description, see Appendix C, Accepted Values for Provisioning System Objects.

4. When you have finished your modifications, click Save.