IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager, Version 2.0

Setting up the initial IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance

The Appliance Setup wizard runs the first time that you connect to the virtual console of an unconfigured virtual appliance.

Procedure

  1. Provide the following user credentials when the system restarts after the IBM® Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance installation:
    • Unconfigured login: admin
    • Password: admin
  2. Press 1 to choose the language.

    Press 2 to view the IBM terms.

    Press 3 to view the non-IBM terms.

    Press 4 to accept the license terms.

    Software License Agreement
    Currently selected language: English
    1: Select language for license display
    2: Read IBM terms
    3: Read non-IBM terms
    4: Proceeed to acceptance
    
    Select option: 4
    
    
    By choosing 'I agree,' you agree that (1) you have had the opportunity to 
    review the terms of both the IBM and non-IBM licenses presented above and (2) 
    such terms govern this transaction. If you do not agree, choose 'I do not 
    agree'.
    1: I agree
    2: I do not agree
    
    Select option: 1
  3. Change the virtual appliance password. After you change the virtual appliance password, continue to the next screen.
    Appliance Password
    Password changes are applied immediately.
    Password has not been modified. 
    1: Change password
    x: Exit
    p: Previous screen
    n: Next screen
    
    
    Change Password
    Enter old password:
    Enter new password:
    Confirm new password:
    Password changed successfully.
    
    
    Appliance Password
    Password changes are applied immediately.
    Password has been modified.
    1: Change password
    x: Exit
    p: Previous screen
    n: Next screen
    
    Select option: n
  4. Change the host name.
    Change the Host Name
    Enter the new host name: ispimva.us.example.com
    
    Host Name Configuration
    Host name: ispimva.us.example.com
    1: Change the host name
    x: Exit
    p: Previous screen
    n: Next screen
    
    Select option: n
    Note: The host name is cited in the SSL certificate for the virtual appliance. In a non-cluster setup, you must use the value that is provided as the server location during AccessAgent configuration on the client system.
  5. Configure network interface M1 with the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
    Management Interface Settings
    1: Display device settings
    2: Display policy
    3: Configure M.1
    x: Exit
    p: Previous screen
    n: Next screen
    
    Select option: 3
    
    Configure M.1
    Select an IPv4 configuration mode:
    1: Automatic
    2: Manual
    Enter index: 2
    Enter the IPv4 address: 192.0.2.21
    Enter the IPv4 subnet mask: 255.255.254.0
    Enter the IPv4 default gateway: 192.0.2.12
    Select an IPv6 configuration mode:
    1: Automatic
    2: Manual
    Enter index: 1
    
    Management Interface Settings
    1: Display device settings
    2: Display policy
    3: Configure M.1
    x: Exit
    p: Previous screen
    n: Next screen
    
    Select option: n
  6. Configure the DNS for the virtual appliance.
    DNS Configuration
    No DNS servers configured.
    1: Set DNS server 1
    2: Set DNS server 2
    3: Set DNS server 3
    x: Exit
    p: Previous screen
    n: Next screen
    
    Select option: 1
    
    Set DNS Server 1
    Enter the DNS Server IP address: 198.51.100.0
    
    
    DNS Configuration
    DNS server 1: 198.51.100.0
    1: Set DNS server 1
    2: Set DNS server 2
    3: Set DNS server 3
    x: Exit
    p: Previous screen
    n: Next screen
    
    Select option: n
  7. Configure the time settings for the virtual appliance.
    Time Configuration
    Time configuration changes are applied immediately.
    Time: 08:28:58
    Date: 09/09/2013
    Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata
    1: Change the time
    2: Change the date
    3: Change the time zone
    x: Exit
    p: Previous screen
    n: Next screen
    
    Select option: n
    Command cancelled
    1: Change the time
    2: Change the date
    3: Change the time zone
    x: Exit
    p: Previous screen
    n: Next screen
    
    Select option: n
  8. Review the summary of configuration details.
    Note: If necessary, record the details of the assigned IP address, DNS, and host name of the virtual appliance.
  9. Press 1 to accept the configuration.


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