At startup all missing subfolders and configuration files will be created with a basic configuration.
Update basic system data
- Start the software by double clicking console_15.bat
- Go to File Menu / Edit System List. Insert the system names or IP adresses.
- Edit the SN-DC file for data center to serial number relation.
- Close and restart the software.
All systems previously entered should now be visible.
Connection setup
Go to Settings / Connection / TLS
Here a decision has to be made. Either
- Enter keystore and password. (For help on getting a certificate see Certificate Handling on IBM i.)
- Hit the Save button just below the password.
or
- Uncheck the "Use always TLS" checkbox to allow unencrypted connections
- For mixed cases the connection type can be set per system in the profiles tab/ user tab from the main screen.These settings can only be saved together with user profiles and passwords. (Operations tab / Profiles tab / Save tab /Encrypt.)
To save the TLS setting, hit the Save Button on the bottom of the settings panel.
Systems using an unencrypted connection are marked in yellow color.
License key
To get a license key with security features unlocked:
- Start the software and sign on to the systems with a user that has access to the hardware info API.
- Proof of authorization:
Run the HWINFO_API task (SYSSTS tab) and create a screen print, showing serial number, model, feature and partition number. - Open Help/License Information and send the data to the address provided, together with the screen print.
- The new license key file needs to be placed into the config sub folder, replacing the previous version.
- The SSL keystore password needs to be re-entered as its passwords encryption is done with a random string provided by the license key file.
- Restart the software.