Network Configuration Overview
Configuration Process Overview
Configuration Process Overview
The instructions in this guide explain how to configure each node on your network by using a “guided” branch of
1.Plan your network before you begin NMMGR. Use the worksheets provided in Chapter 4 , “Planning for Node Configuration,” to record all the items NMMGR requires. (See Chapter 2 , “Networking Concepts,” for information on networking concepts.)
2.Configure the transport and link by using NMMGR to modify the NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS file. The instructions for this step are contained in this manual.
3.If the node being configured is part of an internet or is on a network with
4.Validate the network transport. This step checks data consistency between values entered on different NMMGR data entry screens. Instructions for validating the network transport are located in Chapter 10 , “Validating and
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6.Start the network (links and services) using the NETCONTROL and NSCONTROL commands. See Chapter 14 , “Operating the Network,” for information on starting links and services.
7.Verify the NS services configuration and confirm network connectivity by running the QVALNS program. See Chapter 14 , “Operating the Network,” for information on running QVALNS.
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