General

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When you are in advanced configuration interface, by default you see a form that deals with adding general information related host/device, you see a window form as shown below:



Figure 1: Advanced Configuration Interface - General


Display name

Here you can specify the display name of your host/device as shown below:


Host name (DNS Name)

Here you specify the host name and also verify it from your DNS by using Verify button present in front of the text field.


IP Address

Here, you get the IP address of the added host. You can also verify it from your DNS by using Verify button in front of the text field. Once you click Verify and you have added a valid IP address, you receive a message window as shown below:



Figure 2: Valid IP Address Message


Device Type

Here you select the type of your device whether it is a Router, Server, Work station, Desktop or Laptop.


Use DNS-Name for host resolution

If this option is checked, DNS name is used for host resolution.


Show Popup Warnings in Tray Window

If this option is checked then you see Popups related to the added hosts/devices. Sample shown below:


Figure 3: Popup Window

NOTE: What you see already in General advanced configurations form depends upon your input in Add Host form i.e. whether you give an IP address or host name.


Description

Here you can add description for your added host.