I P - D S U U s e r ’ s M a n u a l
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Mechanized registration is performed in three steps. Each of which does not require user
intervention.
The steps are as follows:
1. The
getinfo
utility is invoked on a file containing a list of devices to be
administered. This file is called the master device list file and is typically
named “dt_device.master”. The master device list file may have any name
and it is provided as an argument to the
getinfo
utility. The master device list
may also contain devices that do not require registration. The
getinfo
utility
makes inquiry of each device in the master device list and creates a device
information file named “dt_device.info” in the current directory.
2. The “dt_device.info” file is then sent via email to
for
registration processing.
3. A file name “dt_device.register” file is returned via email to be used as input
in the next step. A file named “dt_device.msgs” is a text file that may be
displayed or printed showing the results of the registration function.
4. The
setreg
utility is invoked and uses the “dt_device.register” file provided as
an argument. If no argument is provided, the file is assumed to be in the
current directory. The
setreg
utility contacts each device that requires
registration and have been assigned keys. One or more keys are installed
during the dialogue.
5. The “dt_device.info” file and the “dt_device.register” file are deleted as they
are transient and have no further value. Neither can be reused for the
purpose of registration. However, the dt_device.info file may be used for
inventory reports..
The source for the registration procedure is the inventory master device list file that is
created, and maintained, by the administrator using their favorite text editor.
The master device list file contains one IP address per line, with an optional TCP port,
and an optional password override, to access the device. The IP address is the console
connection address
, and not necessarily the actual device IP address. Registration via
the serial console is explicitly supported. Comments are allowed between addresses,
and after addresses. A password override is only required if the default password of
“initial” has been changed.
The master device file line format is as follows:
