Configuration

Introduction

Introduction

Once you have installed or updated your HP-UX HIDS software (see the Release Notes cited in “Documentation” on page 2), you need to complete the configuration with the following required and optional steps.

Required

Before you run HP-UX HIDS, you must complete the following configuration steps.

“Setting Up the HP-UX HIDS Secure Communications” on page 20

You need to create certificates to ensure secure communication between the Administration system and the Agent systems.

Optional

You may also need to complete one or more of the following steps.

“Configuring a Multihomed Agent System” on page 25

If you have agent systems with more than one IP address, you may need to specify the correct address to the agent and administration software.

“Configuring a Multihomed Administration System” on page 27

If you have an administration system with more than one IP address, you may need to specify the correct address to the administration software.

“Configuring a Loopback System” on page 29

“Configuring Ports” on page 30

“Working with NIS” on page 30

“Working with Firewalls” on page 30

“Enabling Large Numbers of Agents” on page 31

“Enabling Over 23 Agents (Thread Limits)” on page 31

If you have many agent systems, you may need to increase the thread limit on the administration system.

“Enabling Over 20 Inbound Requests” on page 32

“Accessing Manpages” on page 33

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