Add Host dialog box


Use this dialog box to add new hosts for remote monitoring.

This dialog box is applicable to BMC PATROL Console only.

Configuration details

To access this dialog box, right-click the AIX Hosts node and select KM Commands > Manage List of Monitored Hosts > Select Add Host > OKThis dialog box contains the following items:

Item

Description

Hostname

Specify the hostname of the server.

Port Number

Enter the remote host SSH port number. By default, the port number is set to 22.

Profile

Select the name of the profile that you want to associate with this host.

Override Profile Credentials (for profile other than NONE)

If you select this option, the default profile credentials that were set while adding the profile are overridden.

Username (required if profile is NONE)

Type the user name to log on to the remote host.

Password

Type the password.

Public Key File Path

Type the path for the Public Key file.

Private key File Path

Type the path for the Private Key file.

Passphrase

Type in the passphrase to access the public key and private key files.

Add

Click this button to add the new host.

Cancel

Click this button to close the dialog box.

Screenshot of the Add Host dialog box

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