Modifying Host Attributes within a Process Group

This task describes how to modify a host that is part of a process group.

Before you begin

You can modify the following information about a host:

• Agent port number
• User name
• Password

You must comply with the rules for creating process host groups.

To Modify a Host within a Process Group

1. Double-click the PROCESS application container.
2. Access the PROCESS_PRESENCE application menu as described in Accessing KM Commands and InfoBoxes.
3. Select Manage Host Group from the pop-up menu. The Manage Host Group dialog box is displayed.
4. In the Host Group Members group box, highlight the host you want to modify.
5. In the Actions group box, select the Modify Selected Host option and click OK. The Modify Watched Hosts List dialog box is displayed.
6. In the Agent Port field, type the port number of the BMC PATROL Agent that is installed on the host.
7. In the User Name field, type the user name for the BMC PATROL Agent account that is installed on the host.
8. In the Password field, type the password for the BMC PATROL Agent that is installed on the host.
9. Click Modify. The dialog box closes, and the Manage Host Group dialog box is displayed. Changes to the BMC PATROL Agent port number and account user name are displayed in the Host Group Members group box. BMC PATROL does not display the password for the BMC PATROL Agent.
10. Click Close to close the Manage Host Group dialog box.

Related topics

Using the PATROL KM for UNIX for Process Monitoring

Rules for Creating Process Host Groups