Configuring domain name services

If you plan to set up an open network, configure domain name services.

If you plan to set up an open network, configure domain name services. Domain Name System (DNS) is a distributed database system for managing host names and their associated Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. Configuring domain name services includes enabling DNS and specifying the domain suffix search order.

  1. In the navigation area, click HMC Management.
  2. In the work area, click Change network settings. The Change Network Settings window opens.
  3. Click the Name Services tab.
  4. select DNS enabled to enable DNS.
  5. Specify the DNS server and domain suffix search order and click Add.
  6. Click OK.
Parent topic: Configuring the HMC by using the HMC menus


Last updated: Mon, April 13, 2020