Network Interface Configuration

For Solaris 9,
<<Q1>> What is the following interfaces name means? le, hme? Which is the Ethernet port?
<<Q2>> Where is the networking configuration file stored in the Solaris 9?
<<Q3>>How to configure the network interfaces in Solaris 9?
<<Q4>> Did we need to restart the network after we have edit the network configuration? If, how to restart the network? (e.g. in Debian /etc/init.d/networking restart).
Please assist.

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Network Interface Configuration Solaris 7

Hi,
I'm new on Solaris platform. How does one change the gateway IP address to a new gateway IP address. I've tried "route change" command but no success. Any suggestion is very much appreciated.
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Changing the IP address on a server can be quite involved if there are applications running on the server that "know" about the machines IP address ( typically databases ).
Ordinarily, if you are only changing the IP address you could use the ifconfig command. You might also need to change the netmask value.
Be careful, if your doing this remotely, say via telnet, once you run the ifconfig command and the IP changes, you will loose your connection to the server. It's best to try this sort of thing whilst your on the system console. If there is any mistake in your command and the interface is configured incorrectly or goes down, you will not be able to reconnect unless your on the system console.
If you want the IP address change to be persistent ie after reboots, you will need to edit the /etc/hosts file and add the new IP address in. If your using DNS and/or NIS/NIS+ then these files will also have to be changed.

I keep getting a "new network interface has been detected. Hoping to stop getting this automatic message I configured it, or thought I did. I'm still getting the message. How do I stop it?

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I thought the same too, looks like its not just me having this issue, hope Apple do something soon. Thanks for your help

How to configure network interface only when cable inserted?

Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone here could help me with a minor configuration problem. I have a server with two network interfaces, I'll call one "internal" and the other one "external". It has NAT configured so that the "internal" interface gets served DHCP, can access the Internet, etc. My problem is that sometimes I want to run the server without anything connected to the internal interface, and at these times it seems that the boot process gets stuck on the "bringing up internal interface" part. (It's a bit hard to know exactly what's going on because the server is headless.) I am using a script in /etc/network.d/, set to static IP address, for the internal interface.
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Smf / sometimes does not configure network interfaces in single-user mode?

From http://groups.yahoo.com/group/solarisx86/message/14785
When booting into single user mode, I often get a message
on the console
t_optmgmt: System error: Cannot assign requested addressand only the loopback interface is configured (lo0 inet, and lo0 inet6).
The system's dnet0 interface is not plumbed any more. Configuration
for the dnet0 network interface is via a static ip address; hostname
in /etc/hostname.dnet0, and and ip v4 address for that hostname in
/etc/hosts. This was a Solaris 10 x86 system, but the same problem
has also been observed on Solaris 10 sparc, and the hme0
interface.
svcs -x in single-user mode reports no problems.
Changing to multi-user mode by typing Ctrl-D still does not
configure the real network interface.
One thing that I've noticed is that smf's log file
/etc/svc/volatile/network-physical:default.log
is missing, when the nic interface was not configured.
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does not happen when I boot directly into multi-user mode.
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booting into single user mode on S10 b69?

Hi everyone,
I too have internet connection problem
I have installed Solaris 10 on my Compaq Presario M2000 series
Solaris Management Console Details:
Hostname: HOME
Host ID: 116c4141
Model: i86PC
no of CPUs: 1
CPU: 0
Type: Genuine Intel 6.13.8
Clock Speed: 1,500 MHz
Usage: 1%
Status: Online
Software SunOS 5.10
Physical Mem: 222 MB
Virtual Mem: 729 MB
Virt MEM used: 41 % (298/729) 413 MB available
IP address: 172.19.16.96
Network Connection rtls0: Sending & Receiving Packets
When running WinXP in my laptop before for same IP:
IP address: 172.19.16.96
Subnet mask: 255.255.240.0
Default Gateway: 172.19.31.254
while booting the OS said NFS+ version 4 was detected and the router IP is automatically configured or there is no specific individual router IP, says something like this
# ifconfig -a:
lo0: flag = 2001000849<UP,LOOPBACK, RUNNING,MULTICAST,IPv4,VIRTUAL>mtu 8232 index 1
inet 127.0.0.1 netmask ff000000
rtls0: flags = 1000843<UP, BROADCAST,RUNNING,MULTICAST,IPv4>mtu 1500 index 2
inet 172.19.16.96 netmask ffff0000 BROADCAST 172.19.255.255
ether 0:c0:9f:8c:c9
lo0: flags=2002000849<UP,LOOPBACK,RUNNING,MULTICAST,IPv4,VIRTUAL>mtu 8252 index 1
inet 6 :: 1/128
rtls0: flags = 2000840<RUNNING,MULTICAST,IPv4>mtu 1500 index 2
inet fe80::2c0:9fff:fe9a:8cc 9/10
ether 0:c0:9f:9a:8c:c9
I have modified the files and checked them:
1. etc/hosts
127.0.0.1 local host
172.19.16.96 HOME loghost
2. etc/hostname.rtls0
HOME
3. etc/hostname6.rtls0
HOME
4. etc/netmasks
172.19.16.255 255.255.240.0
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5. etc/defaultrouter
172.19.31.254
I made this file and wrote the default gateway IP address, can anyone tell me how to find default router IP since the NFS+ version 4 auto detects or auto assigns router IP
6. etc/resolv.conf
domain myhost.com
nameserver: 172.19.16.12
nameserver: 172.19.16.13
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7. etc/nsswitch.conf
in this i can't see "hosts: files" but i could see rest of the details. so I inserted "hosts: files dns" in the third line and saved.
I ran the following command in the terminal to find the details:
#ypmatch host-name hosts
ypmatch: the domainname hasn't been set on this machine
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#move/etc/netmasks: not found
#uname -n
HOME
#cat/etc/nsswitch.conf
cat/etc/nsswitch.conf: not found
#domain name
domain: not found
#ypwhich
ypwhich: the domainname has'nt been set to this machine
#nismatch nameserver-name hosts.org-dir
hosts.org-dir: Error in accessing NIS+ cold file.......is NIS+ installed?
actually during installation i selected DNS type for network giving a wrong nameserver and domain got skipped later
#getent ipnodes dns (no response)
so all these things i did and found by seeing the forum guidelines. I can see the network connection has receivinh and sent packets seems to be working but can't browse internet, also can't ping a website.
if anyone had the same problem but found the answer than kindly let me know. I am new to solaris but i am trying my best.
awaiting reply from gurus
bye for now.................

Time capsule error: Time Machine could not be configured. The built-in network interface could not be found.

Trying to install a new time capsule. I get access to the time capsule via Finder and I am able to surf the web. When trying to chose backup disk, it allows me to chose the Time Capsule from the list and type my password. I then get the following error message:Time Machine could not be configured. The built-in network interface could not be found.
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glad im not the only one with this issue...
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Besides this "me, too" complaint with no information, what have you done about it?
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JET install: ERROR: Unable to configure network interface Exiting to shell

Using SUNWjet v4.4.4 I'm trying to build a server using update 5 x86 which seems
to work with one notable exception. The JET server and the build server do not
reside on the same subnet. In order to get around not being able use PXE boot
to boot the build server I'm booting from DVD after making the following modifications
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kernel /I86PC.Solaris_10-1/multiboot kernel/unix - install nowin -B
install_config=x.x.x.x:/opt/SUNWjet,
sysid_config=x.x.x.x:/opt/SUNWjet/Clients/testclient,
install_media=x.x.x.x:/export/install/media/s10u5-x86,
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SunOS release
Configuring devices
Solaris Interactive Text ( Console Session )
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# route add default x.x.x.1
# exit
Using RPC
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base_config_sysidcfg_ip_address=x.x.x.x
base_config_sysidcfg_netmask=255.255.255.0
base_config_sysidcfg_root_password="XXXXXXXXXXXX"
base_config_sysidcfg_system_locale="en_CA.UTF-8"
base_config_sysidcfg_timeserver=
base_config_sysidcfg_timezone="Canada/Eastern"
base_config_sysidcfg_terminal=vt100
base_config_sysidcfg_security_policy=NONE
base_config_sysidcfg_protocol_ipv6=no
base_config_sysidcfg_default_route=x.x.x.1
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base_config_sysidcfg_network_interface=PRIMARY
vs
base_config_sysidcfg_network_interface=bge0
I don't mind doing this manually but of course I would much rather have it work automatically.

Try giving more network interface settings in the sysidcfg settings:
network_interface=value {primary hostname=host_name
                          default_route=ip_address or NONE
                          ip_address=ip_address
                          netmask=netmask
                          protocol_ipv6=yes_or_no}
See http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/817-5504/6mkv4nh2r?a=view

Time Machine could not be configured. The built-in network interface could

Time Machine could not be configured. The built-in network interface could not be found.
This is driving me crazy just suddenly happened, any ideas?, have tried the network interface.plist thing without success.

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i've been able to do one single time machine back up. tried to backup today and i am getting the "time machine could not be configured. the built-in network interface blah blah blah" crap.
Besides this "me, too" complaint with no information, what have you done about it?
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What is your backup destination?
What sort of Mac do you have (please update your profile)?

3510 network interfaces and # of direct attached hosts

Hi,
I have 3510 array with Dual FC controllers and each controller has a network interface. I am trying to congiure both NICs with separate IPs but I only see one interface through console. How to set the 2nd interface up?
And there are 8 FC host ports but I only see 4 , I need to attach 6 to 8 hosts directly to the array and not able to see 8 channels. Need help to see all 8 channels and to maps Logical drives to all 8.
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New network interfaces appear / networking fails

Hi
I have a strange behaviour of my ethernet networking interface. Every time I restart the mac the network connection is lost (I usally keep it in sleep and have no problems for days and weeks).
As soon as I enter the network setup I get the message that a new network connection has been found, called "Ethernet (integrated) 1 (or 2, 7, 8 number increases)"
If I look at my network configuration I see a long list of "Ethernet interface ((null))" and in beetween some "Ethernet (integrated) 1)" and the like
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Cheers
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1st step, get Applejack...
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/19596
After installing, reboot holding down CMD+s, then when the prompt shows, type in...
applejack AUTO
Then let it do all 5 of it's things.
At least it'll eliminate some questions if it doesn't fix it.
2nd step, trash, (or drag to the desktop), these files...
/Users/nnnn/Library/Preferences/com.apple.internetconnect.plist
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How many Standard Ethernet Network Interface by server ?

Hi
Huh... I'd like to install a RAC configuration with 2 server but i've a doubt.
When i list all network interfaces i've:
Server1
en0 Standard Ethernet Network Interface
et0 IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Network Interface
lo0 Loopback Network Interface
Server2
en0 Standard Ethernet Network Interface
et0 IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Network Interface
lo0 Loopback Network Interface
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I'm under AIX 5.3 and by Smit i've an option intituled "Add a Virtual IP Address Interface". Is it possible to create the second Interface as a Virtual IP adress here ?
Thanks in advance
Regards
Den

Den,
Basically, you would be needing two separate interface cards for each participating node. The first one to connect to the public network and second for the use an interconnect. Not sure, if et0 is really an network interface, if yes, you should be ok.
VIP is nothing but an un-assigned IP address (in the same subnet as your public IP address) which is expected to be inactive before you install the CRS. This should be listed in your /etc/hosts file and/or dns server (if used). Not sure if adding VIP through the SMIT makes it active, if yes, then you might not want to use SMIT to set up the VIP.
This may help you with more information - http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B19306_01/install.102/b14201/preaix.htm#sthref378
HTH
Thanks
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Ix4-300d network interface going off-line

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I have used ix4-200d and ix4-300d in the past for iSCSI targets in disk-based backup scenarios wihtout issues.
I am having problems with this one, though. I am attempting to copy data to this new unit (with a VHD mounted from the iSCSI connection to the system), and while data seems to copy OK, at some point the network interface quits working somehow.
When this occurs, the unit still thinks that the interface is configured, and everything seems OK, I just cannot connect. Obviously, this causes my iSCSI initiators to die, and the VM hosted crashes hard. At that point, I have to restart the storage unit, and then reconnect my initiators, and then bring everything back online.
I've updated the firmware to the latest, but it wasn't that far out of date. I've found an article titled "Network storage device is not assigned an IP address" in the knowledgebase that points ot a problem with the software in the 4.0.2 series, and I was at 4.0.6, and am now current in 4.0.8. I am testing the process again, but wanted to check with the community to see if anyone has experienced anything similar and/or could offer some idea of why this interface quits working.
For what it's worth, the other units I have worked with were all in the 3.x series of software.
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Solved!
Go to Solution.

Hi chloeroxymax,
Do you have discovery enabled?
If not, check the box for "Enable discovery with iSNS" under the iSCSI settings and select "Use local iSNS server".
Then, on your iSCSI Initiator, go to the Discovery tab. Click "Add Server" under iSNS servers and enter the IP address of the NAS.
The device should show up under the Targets tab (you may have to click the refresh button)
On your other NAS devices, go to the iSCSI settings page and select "Enable discovery with iSNS" but select "Use external iSNS server" and type in the IP address of the ix4-300d NAS.
This may help things run smoothly. If the device is still disconnecting, I would recommend contacting technical support since this is a new device and you are covered by the warranty for support.
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Solaris 10 u11 : Is it possible to mix IPMP with vertual network interface

Hi
I have a system with 4 Ethernet interfaces , I'd like to try to have virtual network interface on two of them . then configure IPMP between each two.
- Is it possible to mix IPMP and VNIC ?
- online , I found posts about having vnic on solaris by creating additional interface file (ex, /etc/hostname.bge0:1 ) and also the IPMP create such interface?
- How can I know which IPMP version installed on the system ? and how to know I'm reading the right configuration guide?
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Thanks in advance
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Hi.
IPMP can coexist with VNIC.
IPMP - part of Solaris. So you not need check version of IPMP. Just read Docs for Solaris.
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E23823_01/html/816-4554/ipmptm-1.html#scrolltoc
It's not clear what Vnic you plan use. Is it VLAN or just additional IP on interface ?
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SQL 2008 R2 error: SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 - Error Locating Server/Instance Specified

after some year work with SQL server 2005,i decide change to SQL server 2008 R2.
When i completed install SQL 2008 R2,i can't connected to SQL server due to this following error
A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider:
SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 - Error Locating Server/Instance Specified) (.Net SqlClient Data Provider)
And when i click to technical details,i take some thing like this
===================================
Cannot connect to HUY-PC\SQLEXPRESS.
===================================
A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider:
SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 - Error Locating Server/Instance Specified) (.Net SqlClient Data Provider)
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&EvtSrc=MSSQLServer&EvtID=-1&LinkId=20476
Error Number: -1
Severity: 20
State: 0
Program Location:
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnection.OnError(SqlException exception, Boolean breakConnection)
at System.Data.SqlClient.TdsParser.ThrowExceptionAndWarning(TdsParserStateObject stateObj)
at System.Data.SqlClient.TdsParser.Connect(ServerInfo serverInfo, SqlInternalConnectionTds connHandler, Boolean ignoreSniOpenTimeout, Int64 timerExpire, Boolean encrypt, Boolean trustServerCert, Boolean integratedSecurity, SqlConnection owningObject)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds.AttemptOneLogin(ServerInfo serverInfo, String newPassword, Boolean ignoreSniOpenTimeout, Int64 timerExpire, SqlConnection owningObject)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds.LoginNoFailover(String host, String newPassword, Boolean redirectedUserInstance, SqlConnection owningObject, SqlConnectionString connectionOptions, Int64 timerStart)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds.OpenLoginEnlist(SqlConnection owningObject, SqlConnectionString connectionOptions, String newPassword, Boolean redirectedUserInstance)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds..ctor(DbConnectionPoolIdentity identity, SqlConnectionString connectionOptions, Object providerInfo, String newPassword, SqlConnection owningObject, Boolean redirectedUserInstance)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnectionFactory.CreateConnection(DbConnectionOptions options, Object poolGroupProviderInfo, DbConnectionPool pool, DbConnection owningConnection)
at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionFactory.CreateNonPooledConnection(DbConnection owningConnection, DbConnectionPoolGroup poolGroup)
at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionFactory.GetConnection(DbConnection owningConnection)
at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionClosed.OpenConnection(DbConnection outerConnection, DbConnectionFactory connectionFactory)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection.Open()
at Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.SqlStudio.Explorer.ObjectExplorerService.ValidateConnection(UIConnectionInfo ci, IServerType server)
at Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.UI.ConnectionDlg.Connector.ConnectionThreadUser()
Please!!!Some body help me solve this problem(except format my computer),i really really need your advice.

Hi huydaibang,
The older version SQL Server 2005 could be installed with SQL Server 2008 R2 side-by-side. It could not be the problem.
The reason that we get this error message is the client stack could not receive SSRP response UDP packet from SQL Browser.
Here are the steps:
1) Make sure your server name is correct, e.g., no typo on the name.
2) Make sure your instance name is correct and there is actually such an instance on your target machine.
3) Make sure the server machine is reachable, e.g, DNS can be resolve correctly, you are able to ping the server (not always true).
4) Make sure SQL Browser service is running on the server.
5) If firewall is enabled on the server, you need to put sqlbrowser.exe and/or UDP port 1434 into exception.
For more information, please refer to
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/sql_protocols/archive/2007/05/13/sql-network-interfaces-error-26-error-locating-server-instance-specified.aspx.
Thanks,
Maggie
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ACS 5.4 multiple network interfaces support

In ACS 5.4 release note, it says:
Multiple network interface connector support
ACS 5.4 supports up to four network interfaces: Ethernet 0, Ethernet 1, Ethernet 2, and Ethernet 3. ACS management functions use only the Ethernet 0 interface, but AAA protocols use all configured network interfaces. You must connect the ACS nodes in the distributed deployment only to the Ethernet 0 interface. Therefore, the syslog messages are sent and received at the log collector's Ethernet 0 interface. Data forwarding from one interface to another interface is prohibited to prevent potential security issues. The external identity stores are supported only on the Ethernet 0 interface. In ACS 5.4, multiple network interface connectors are also supported for proxies.
But in the CSACS 1121 Series Appliance Rear View section, it still says on Ethernet 0 is usable. All other interfaces are blocked.
I am confused. Can anyone clarify for me if we can use multiple network interface in ACS 5.4? What about management interface?
Thanks!

We configured 2 interfaces in past within testing enviornment and it worked. ACS 5.4 supports multiple network interfaces on the UCS platform, on a virtual machine and on the legacy ACS 5.x IBM/CAM hardware. The ACS management functions use the interface eth0 only and the AAA protocols use all available network interfaces.
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