5.1.2.1.3 Postinstallation Steps

Perform the following postinstallation steps to configure the network on Oracle VM Server.

• "Editing the /etc/sysconfig/network File"

• "Configuring bond0"

• "Editing the hosts File"

• "Editing the resolv.conf File"

• "Restarting the Exalytics Machine"

Editing the /etc/sysconfig/network File

You edit the /etc/sysconfig/network file to add the hostname of the machine and gateway and netmask for the network.

To edit the /etc/sysconfig/network file:

1. Navigate to and open the /etc/sysconfig/network file in a text editor.

2. Change the HOSTNAME to the name of the machine.

3. Enter the GATEWAY and NETMASK for the network.

   For example:

   NETWORKING=yes

   NETWORKING_IPV6=no

   GATEWAY=xx.xxx.xxx.x

   NETMASK=xxx.xxx.xxx.x

   HOSTNAME=<name of the machine>

4. Save the file.

Configuring bond0

You configure bond0 by editing the ifcfg-bond0 file.

To edit the ifcfg-bond0 file:

1. Navigate to and open the /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-bond0 file in a text editor.

2. Change the BOOTPROTO to static.

   For example:

   BOOTPROTO=static

3. Add the IP Address of the machine.

   For example:

   IPADDR=xx.xxx.xx.xxx

Editing the hosts File

To edit the hosts file:

1. Navigate to and open the /etc/hosts file in a text editor.

2. Add the IP Address, host name, and alias for the host.

   For example:

   xx.xxx.xx.xxx exalyticsHost1.mycompany.com.exalytics Host1

   Note:

   Ensure the IP Address of the host is the same as the IP Address you entered in the ifcfg-bond0 file.

Editing the resolv.conf File

To edit the resolve.conf file:

1. Navigate to and open the /etc/resolve.conf file in a text editor.

2. Enter the DNS Server name and the Search base.

   For example:

   nameserver xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

   search xxx.mycompany.com

   Note:

   You can create additional bonded ports from Oracle VM Manager after the server is registered. See Creating a New Network Channel for Virtual Machines

Restarting the Exalytics Machine

To restart the Exalytics Machine:

1. In the left pane of the ILOM, expand Host Management, then select Power Control.

2. In the Select Action list, select Power Cycle, then click Save.