Configure general information for managed nodes


Each managed node must be uniquely identified by specifying properties for that node. Use the General tab in the Node Properties dialog box to specify details that identify each managed node. Required information is specified.

  1. In the list of managed nodes, select the node you want to configure.
  2. Right-click to open the shortcut menu.
  3. Select Properties to open the Nodes Properties dialog box, which displays the General tab by default. The automatically generated unique ID (GUID) for the selected node appears at the top of the dialog box.
  4. In the Display Name box, enter the label (display name) for the managed node. The caption appears in the Managed Nodes list. This information is required and is automatically entered if you selected the node to be managed by dragging and dropping the node name from the Discovered Nodes list to the Nodes list in the Configure Managed Nodes dialog box.
  5. Enter any comments or additional information in the Description box. This information is optional.
  6. Enter the name of the node owner or administrator in the Owner Name box. For example, enter the name of the critical person to contact. This information is optional.
  7. In the Contact Details box, enter the owner's phone number, pager number, or email address for the person you specified in the Owner Name box. This information is optional.
  8. In the Manufacturer box, enter the hardware maker's name. For example, you might enter HP. This information is optional.
  9. In the Model box, enter the model name or number of the selected system. For example, you might enter Kayak XA for an HP system. This information is optional.
  10. Click Advanced Configuration to open the Advanced Configuration dialog box, which displays the following information:
  11. Click Apply to apply your changes.
  12. Click OK to apply your changes and close this dialog box.
  13. Click Cancel to close this dialog box without saving your changes.
  14. Select the Network tab to continue configuring this node.