Configure vMA to Use a Static IP Address

During the first boot, you can configure vMA to use a DHCP server or specify a static IP address. The DHCP server assigns a network address, allowing you to run the virtual machine without setup. This network address might change after the virtual machine has been powered off longer than the DHCP lease time. Most server applications should be configured to a static network address that is constant and well-known.

Configure a Static IP Address from the Console

You can configure a static IP address from the vMA console or the web UI.

To configure a static IP address from the console

1	In the console, select Configure Network and press Enter.

2	Select menu option 6 to configure the IP address.

3	If you want to configure an IPv6 address, type y and press Enter.

a	Press Enter to specify a static IP address and provide the IP address and Netmask

b	Type y and press Enter to confirm the IP address.

4	If you want to configure an IPv4 address, type y and press Enter.

a	Press Enter to specify a static IP address and provide the IP address and Netmask

b	Type y and press Enter to confirm the IP address.

5	To configure the other network settings, such as DNS and default gateway, select the appropriate menu option and provide the required network configuration details.

Configure a Static IP Address from the Web UI

You can configure a static IP address from the vMA console or the web UI.

To configure a static IP address from the web UI

1	Log in to the web UI.

2	Open the Network page and click the Address tab.

3	Select the Use the following IP settings option and provide the IP addresses for the following:

■	IP Address

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Netmask

■

Gateway

■	Preferred DNS Server

■	Alternate DNS Server

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Host name

4	Click Save Settings.