Configure the host name

Configure the hostname of the virtual machine (VM) that hosts CipherTrust Manager.

CipherTrust Manager uses HTTPS for web access. Until a trusted certificate is uploaded, the system presents a self-signed certificate, which may trigger browser security warnings. To bypass this and access the web UI during initial setup, use Firefox or Internet Explorer, which allow temporary access despite certificate warnings.

Before you begin 

Complete first-time logon to Console

Procedure 

  1. Connect to the CipherTrust Manager Console and log in using the ksadmin user account.

  2. Get the current hostname of the VM:

    $ kscfg system hostname get

  3. Change the host name:

    $ kscfg system hostname set -n <new-hostname>

    Replace <new-hostname> with a name for the VM. The name must be: 

    • Unique in the network

    • Not a fully qualified domain name (FQDN).

  4. Restart the service:

    $ sudo systemctl restart keysecure

  5. When the service is running, verify the new hostname is active in CipherTrust Manager:

    $ kscfg system hostname get

What to do next 

Configure a static IP address