This subsection describes how to define a host in the System Configuration window.

To define a host in the System Configuration window:

1. Open the System Configuration window, and select the position where the host is to be set.
   The system will set the host at the location you select.
   
2. Choose File, and then Create Host.
   The Create Host dialog box appears.
   

   Figure 8-2 Create Host dialog box

   

   Specify the host

   Specify the host name or the IP address. If the host is a relay manager, you must specify the host name.

   For details about specifying the host name, see 8.1.2 Assigning host names in a JP1/Software Distribution system.

   Type

   Select Relay manager, Relay system, or Client as the host type. The default is Client.

   Comment

   You can specify any comment, as up to 64 bytes.

3. After specifying the items, click the Exit button.
   The host is defined. To add another host, click the Add button instead of Exit.
   

   Note

   When you manage an offline machine's inventory and operating information, an offline folder named {OFFLINE} is created automatically in the System Configuration window. However, do not add any hosts to the offline folder in the Create Host dialog box.