Managing Communication Methods for Local Node

Every node in a network is identified using a unique identifier. A communication method is a qualifier for the remote nodes in the network to communicate with the local node.

There are two standard methods by which a node is identified:

  • Local IP Address of the system (ethMNG)
  • Host name

The nodes joining a cluster use the communication method to communicate with each other. The communication between nodes in a cluster occur over one of the accessible communication methods.

Adding a Communication Method from the Web UI

This section describes the steps to add a communication method from the Web UI.

In the Web UI, you can add a communication method only before creating a cluster. Perform the following steps to add a communication method from the Web UI.

  1. In the Web UI, navigate to System > Trusted Appliances Cluster.

    The Join Cluster Screen appears.

  2. Click Create a new Cluster.

  3. Click Create.

  4. Click Add New.

    The Add Communication Method text box appears.

  5. Type the communication method and select OK.

The communication method is added.

Editing a Communication Method from the Web UI

This section describes the steps to edit a communication method from the Web UI.

In the Web UI, you can edit a communication method only before you create a cluster. Perform the following steps to edit a communication method from the Web UI.

  1. In the Web UI, navigate to System > Trusted Appliances Cluster.

    The Join Cluster Screen appears.

  2. Click Create a new Cluster.

    The Create New Cluster screen appears.

  3. Click Create.

  4. Click the Edit icon corresponding to the communication method to be edited.

    The Edit Communication Method text box appears.

  5. Type the communication method and select OK.

The communication method is edited.

Deleting a Communication Method from the Web UI

This section describes the steps to delete a communication method from the Web UI.

To delete a communication method from the Web UI:

  1. In the Web UI, navigate to System > Trusted Appliances Cluster.

    The Join Cluster Screen appears.

    In the Web UI, you can delete a communication method before you create a cluster.

  2. Click Create New Cluster.

    The Create New Cluster screen appears.

  3. Click Create.

  4. Click the Delete icon corresponding to the communication method to be deleted.

    A message confirming the delete operation appears.

  5. Select OK.

The communication method is deleted.

Last modified : September 27, 2024