Performing Initial Configuration (BUI)
Use this procedure, which is a step-by-step utility, to complete initial configuration of network interfaces, the Domain Name Service (DNS), time settings, name services, directory services, storage, and remote support on Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance. This procedure is for standalone and clustered appliance configuration.
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If you are installing clustered controllers, it is strongly recommended that you use the BUI for initial configuration.For clustered controllers, configure only the primary controller. Do not attempt initial configuration on both controllers independently. For more information about clustering, see Appliance Cluster Configuration in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.8.x.
Before You Begin
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Gather the following information for the interfaces and services you will set up, and network configuration details.
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LDAP and NIS are optional for setup, but recommended. LDAP is preferred to NIS; do not run NIS and LDAP at the same time.-
Default router IP address
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IP address and netmask for the management interface (two if clustered controllers)
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IP address and netmask for the data interface (two if clustered controllers)
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DNS/NIS/LDAP domain name
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DNS IP address(es)
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NIS server IP address(es)
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NTP server IP address
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For LDAP:
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LDAP server IP addresses
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Base search domain name
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Recursive or non-recursive search
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Authentication method: anonymous, self, or proxy (specific user)
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SSL/TLS usage
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You can skip any or all configuration screens by clicking COMMIT without making any changes. For the final and registration step, click LATER if you want to complete the screen later. To return to the beginning of the configuration utility, go to Maintenance: System and click INITIAL SETUP.
Next Steps
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If a standalone controller, see Upgrading the Software in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Customer Service Manual, Release OS8.8.x.
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If clustered controllers, see Locking a Cluster Management Interface (BUI) in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.8.x.
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If you did not configure the management interface yet, see the tasks in Configuring Management Interfaces in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.8.x.
Related Topics
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For an overview of network interface configuration, see Network Configuration in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.8.x.
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For further configuration, see Configuring the Appliance in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.8.x
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For more information about cluster configuration, see Appliance Cluster Configuration in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.8.x
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To change the root password, see Changing a User Password (BUI) in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.8.x