Adding a Host from the Cloud Services Portal

To create a host via the Cloud Services Portal:

1. Log in to the Cloud Services Portal.

2. Click Manage > Infrastructure.

3. Click Create Host.

4. On the Create Host page, specify the following:

   • Name: Type in the name of the host.

   • Description: Enter additional information about the host.

   • Serial Number: For VEP-1425 and VEP-1485 physical appliances, obtain the seven-digit serial number from the Service Tag label on the bottom of the appliance.

   • IP Space: Select the IP space from the drop-down. The host will be assigned to the selected IP space. For more information, see /wiki/spaces/ddiadminguidensdraft/pages/11011670. 

   • Tags: Click Add to specify the keys to be associated with the host:

     • KEY: Enter a meaningful name for the key, such as a location or a department.  

     • VALUE: Enter a value for the key. Select the appropriate checkbox, and enter the value for the associated key. For details, see Managing Tags.

   • Applications & Services:

     • SERVICE: Displays the available service for the host.

     • LICENSE: Displays the license tier for the corresponding service.

     • STATE: Toggle the slider to enable or disable the service.

5. Click Save & Close to save the changes, or click Cancel to cancel them.