I am a bit confused. If I use the "#cp" commands this is permanent ? I am looking for a temporary fix so I can test , then later place the needed statements into the directory. Thanks Mace
-----Original Message----- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alan Altmark Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 4:36 PM To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: Re: A question on multiple nicdefs On Tuesday, 11/25/2008 at 03:09 EST, Mark Post <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You can have as many NICs defined to your Linux guest as you have real storage > to support. Assuming the NICs are connected to different network segments (as > in your case) it's called "multi-homing." You don't have to put those > definitions in the CP directory,however. You can dynamically define them > either using the "vmcp" command from Linux or from the guest's VM console via > #CP commands. I've done that many times over the last few years: > #cp define nic XXXX > #cp couple XXXX to system VSWITCHNAME I recommend not doing it this way. Use NICDEF in the user's directory. This gives you the ability to remove the DEFINE command from the Linux guest. Further, it makes it obvious from looking at the directory who you *intend* to use a VSWITCH. If you convert to an ESM, the ESM's USER DIRECT processing may be able to convert the NICDEF into an authorization. (RACF doesn't handle NICDEF today, but will.) Alan Altmark z/VM Development IBM Endicott ----------------------------------------- ******************************************************************** The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. ********************************************************************
