Specifications

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When prompted, decide whether you want to review the configuration changes
(Example 4-28).
Example 4-28 Review changes
Review the changes made? [y/n]
Enter y to review the changes made during this session of the setup utility. Enter n to continue
without reviewing the changes.
Next, decide whether to apply the changes (Example 4-29).
Example 4-29 Apply changes
Apply the changes? [y/n]
Enter y to apply the changes, or n to continue without applying. Changes are
normally applied.
At the prompt, decide whether to make the changes permanent (Example 4-30).
Example 4-30 Save changes to flash
Save changes to flash? [y/n]
Enter y to save the changes to flash. Enter n to continue without saving the changes.
Changes are normally saved.
If you do not apply or save the changes, the system prompts you whether to abort them
(Example 4-31).
Example 4-31 Abort changes
Abort all changes? [y/n]
Enter y to discard the changes. Enter n to return to the “Apply the changes?” prompt.
In our case, we applied and saved all the changes, to have a permanent configuration that we
could use for the lab environment and other tests in this book.
User management
IBM Networking OS allows an administrator to define user accounts that permit users to
perform operation tasks through the switch by using CLI commands. After user accounts are
configured and enabled, the switch requires user name and password authentication.
For example, an administrator can assign a user, who can then log on to the switch and
perform operational commands (effective only until the next switch reboot). There is no need
to have the administrator to perform all the maintenance tasks of the switch, or some of the
basic configurations.
Important: After initial configuration is complete, change the default passwords.