Computer Properties Dialog Box - Identification Tab for Multiple Computers Properties

To access this dialog to add: In the Scope pane, expand the server name and right-click Computers. Select Add Multiple Computers, and click the Identification tab.

To access this dialog to edit: In the Scope pane, expand the server name, expand Computers. Right-click All Computers and select Edit Computer Properties. Click the Identification tab.

You can specify default values for many of the fields in the dialog boxes that you fill out when you add computers to a server. This is useful if you are adding many computers with similar characteristics. How to...

Field

Description

ID

The unique identifier of the computer. Cannot be edited after the computer has been added to Symantec LiveState Delivery.

Use a minimum of three and a maximum of eight characters with the following limitations.

Valid Characters                 Invalid Characters
Lower case letters              Capital letters
Numbers                            Special characters
Leading zeros                     Spaces

Display Name

The name that is displayed in the Command Center. The name must be unique on this server.

Host Name

This name will be displayed as the Computer Name in the Control Panel Network properties dialog box.

Use a maximum of 32 alphanumeric characters, including upper and lower case letters, numbers, dashes (-). and underscores (_).

Hardware Address

The hardware address (MAC address) of the computer’s NIC.

Note: If this is a Cooperative Mode computer with no NIC that is intended to be used solely as a dial-up mobile computer, you can type any 12 digits (for example, 111111111111) in the Hardware address field.

 

IP Address

The computer's IP address on BOOTP. If you use DHCP, this field is disabled.

Gateway Address

The computer’s gateway address on BOOTP. If you use DHCP, the field is disabled.

Define the Gateway Address only if the computer is connected to one of a multiple number of subnets. The Configuration Server uses the address to find computers on multiple subnets in a BOOTP environment.

It is not necessary to enter a Gateway Address for dial-up mobile computers.

Cooperative

Sets the computer type.  After the computer is added to Symantec LiveState Delivery, this checkbox cannot be edited.

Unchecked – Adds the computer as a Consistent Mode computer. (default)

Checked – Adds the computer as a Cooperative Mode computer.

Network Type

Either Ethernet or Token Ring. Corresponds to the network card in the computer, if you use BOOTP. If you use DHCP, this field is disabled.

Repository Folder

The HOME directory where information about this computer will be stored. After the computer is added to Symantec LiveState Delivery, this field cannot be edited.

Buttons Available for Adding Multiple Computers

Button

Action

Add Row

Adds an empty row at the bottom of the table. You can add an unlimited number of rows.

Delete Row

Deletes the selected row from the table.

Import from File

Lets you browse to a file that contains the computer information you want to import. You can import a comma-delimited, tab-delimited, semicolon-delimited, or colon-delimited text file.

Export to File

Opens the File Import/Export Settings dialog box where you can select the delimiter setting of the computer identification information and then export the file. More information