3.9 Configuring the NSM Engine

  1. From the server where you installed the NSM Engine, launch a terminal session by selecting Computer > Gnome Terminal.

  2. Type nsmengine-config and press Enter.

    The console is updated and looks similar to the one below.

    If your server has multiple NIC cards, multiple IP address options are listed.

  3. Specify the IP address option you want (such as 0 in the example above) and press Enter.

  4. When the HTTP Port [0] option appears, type 0 and press Enter.

    The console is updated and looks similar to the one below:

  5. Unless there is a conflict, accept the default HTTPS port number of 3009 by pressing Enter. If you need to use another port number, provide the new port number.

  6. When you are asked if you want to start the service, click Y for yes.

    This starts the NSM Engine.

  7. Press Enter to continue.

    The console is updated and looks similar to the one below.

  8. Press Enter to create the server certificate and to continue.

    The console is updated and looks similar to the one below.

    At this point, you can navigate through the menu to see how to perform management tasks on the NSM Engine when necessary.

  9. Press q to quit.