Machines Tab

Stop Node

When you add a new node, either an inside or outside node, you must stop all of the machines. Follow these directions to stop one or more machines.

From the Administer Machines screen, click Actions > Stop. A message appears indicating the machine is stopped and to refresh the screen to see the status change.
Repeat for all machines.
To check the machine status, click Commands > Refresh. The status changes to Not Running.

An inside node is a machine inside the firewall. Follow these directions to add an new inside node.

From the Administer Machines screen, click Commands > Add Inside Node. The Configure Inside Cluster Node screen appears.
In the Host Name field, type the host name.
From the OS drop-down list, select the appropriate operating system.
In the Number of Processors field, type the total number of processors.
In the CPU Speed field, type the machine's CPU speed.
In the Components section, do one of the following.
1. Click the Use Automatic Component Selection if you want to use the default Connect components. The remaining options disappear.
2. Click the checkboxes beside the components you want to disable.
In the Deployment Settings section, do one of the following:
1. Click the check box beside Use Default Deployment Settings for Cluster to use the default user name, password, and base directory. A check mark appears in the check box.
2. Click the check box to remove the check mark if you want to assign a different user name, password, or base directory from the default.
3. In the S/FTP User Name field, type the new user name for the node.
4. In the S/FTP Password field, type a password for the node.
5. In the Connect Deployment Base Directory, type the path to the base directory.
Click the Save button. The Administer Machines screen appears with the new node in the list.

An outside node is a machine outside of the firewall. Follow these directions to add a new outside node.

From the Administer Machines screen, click Commands > Add Outside Node. The Configure Outside Cluster Node screen appears.
In the Host Name field, type the host name.
From the OS drop-down list, select the appropriate operating system.
In the Number of Processors field, type the total number of processors.
In the CPU Speed field, type the machine's CPU speed.
In the Components section, click the checkboxes beside the components you want to disable.
In the Deployment Settings section, do one of the following:
1. Click the check box beside Use Default Deployment Settings for Cluster to use the default user name, password, and base directory. A check mark appears in the check box.
2. Click the check box to remove the check mark if you want to assign a different user name, password, or base directory from the default.
3. In the S/FTP User Name field, type the new user name for the node.
4. In the S/FTP Password field, type a password for the node.
5. In the Connect Deployment Base Directory, type the path to the base directory.
Click the Save button. The Administer Machines screen appears with the new node in the list.

Follow these directions to update the deployment.

From the Administer Machines screen, click Commands > Update Deployment. The deployment screen appears with instructions.
Click the Apply Deployment button. The Service Instructions screen appears. Make a note of the instructions.
Click the Done button. The Administer Machines screen appears.

Follow these directions to deactivate the deployment.

From the Administer Machines screen, click Commands > Deactivate Deployment. A confirmation dialog box appears.
In the dialog box, click OK. The deployment is deactivated.

Before you can run Clean Storage, you must stop the machines. Follow these directions to clean storage.

From the Administer Machines screen, click Commands > Clean Storage. A confirmation dialog box appears.
In the dialog box, click OK. A message appears when the action is complete.

Follow these directions to edit a deployment.

From the Administer Machines screen, click Actions > Edit. The Configure Inside Cluster Node or Configure Outside Cluster Node screen appears.
Make your changes.
Click the Save button. The Administer Machines screen appears.

Follow these directions to stop a deployment.

From the Administer Machines screen, click Actions > Stop. The Loading graphic appears to indicate that Connect is stopping the deployment.
A message appears above the table to indicate the deployment was stopped.

Follow these directions to start the deployment.

From the Administer Machines screen, click Actions > Start. The Loading graphic appears to indicate that Connect is starting the deployment.
A message appears above the table to indicate the deployment was started.

The Clear Cache option appears in the Actions drop-down list of the last machine in the table. Follow these directions to clear cache.

From the Administer Machines screen, click Actions > Clear Cache. The Loading graphic appears to indicate that Connect is clearing the cache.
A message appears above the table to indicate the deployment was started.

Follow these directions to install a deployment.

From the Administer Machines screen, click Actions > Install. The Loading graphic appears to indicate that Connect is installing the deployment.
A message appears above the table to indicate the deployment was installed.

Follow these directions to cancel an installation.

From the Administer Machines screen, click Actions > Cancel Install. The Loading graphic appears to indicate that Connect is installing the deployment.
A message appears above the table to indicate the installation was canceled.

Follow these directions to update the host key.

From the Administer Machines screen, click Actions > Update Host Key. The Loading graphic appears to indicate that Connect is updating the host key.
A message appears above the table to indicate the host key was updated.

Follow these directions to delete a machine.

From the Administer Machines screen, click Actions > Delete. A confirmation dialog box appears.
Click OK in the dialog box. The machine is removed from the list.