How do I add a network interface in Solaris 10?

How do I add a network interface in Solaris 10?

(Optional) To make the interface configuration persist across reboots, perform the following steps:

1. Create an /etc/hostname.
2. Edit the /etc/hostname.
3. Add entries for the new interfaces into the /etc/inet/hosts file.
4. Perform a reconfiguration boot.
5. Verify that the interface you created in the /etc/hostname.

How do I plumb an IP address in Solaris 10?

Configure IP in Solaris 10

1. Configure and plumb each interface. ifconfig qfe0 plumb up.
2. Assign an IPv4 address and netmask to the interface. ifconfig qfe0 192.168.1.10 netmask + 255.255.255.0.
3. OR.
4. Verify that the newly configured interfaces are plumbed and configured.
5. judi-dev-01 (alias name or the IP)

When do I need to configure a NIC in Solaris?

The Oracle Solaris installation program detects all interfaces present at installation and asks if you want to configure the interfaces. You can configure these interfaces at boot time or at a later date. NICs are also referred to as network adapters.

Where do I add interfaces in Solaris 10?

Edit the /etc/hostname. interface file. At a minimum, add the IPv4 address of the interface to the file. You can also add a netmask and other configuration information to the file. Add entries for the new interfaces into the /etc/inet/hosts file.

How to set up failover detection in Solaris 10?

To set up failover detection and failback for interfaces using Network Multipathing (IPMP), refer to Chapter 31, Administering IPMP (Tasks). The next procedure contains applies to users of the Solaris 10 3/05 OS only. If you are using an update to Oracle Solaris 10, refer to How to Remove a Physical Interface.

Where is the loopback address in Solaris 8?

Information plugged into the system with ifconfig is only temporary and is flushed when you reboot. The 127.0.0.1 is the loopback address, and as far as i know, you must not delete this adress, but leave it in your /etc/hosts as localhost. (again: as far as i know….) The loopback interface is different than a hardware interface.