
NOTE
NOTE
Bootp Server Configuration
Bootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System
The probe automatically broadcasts Bootp requests when its IP address is
0.0.0.0 (the default). The probe broadcasts Bootp requests to signal its need to be configured.
7.For
For
Networking/Communications -> Service:Enable/Disable
For
Networking and Communications -> Network Services
If the last screen presented in Step 7 displays bootp server enabled, (for either
8.Edit the /etc/bootptab file to configure the probe and add descriptive comments to the file for reference. Refer to “Configuring the Bootptab File” on page 87, the bootpd(1M) man page or the HP ARPA Services manual for more information on configuring the /etc/bootptab file.
9.Use tail
10.If you are using HP OpenView, you can verify that the probe has been assigned the correct IP address and shows up on the management station map as a network analyzer. The discovery process that places the probe in the management station map can take several minutes to complete.
You may be able to decrease the required time for discovery of the probe by pinging it continuously from your HP NetMetrix management station. You can also ping the probe to verify that it responds to the new IP address.
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