Users Guide

Initial Setup

The Initial Setup wizard enables you to configure the basic settings required to start using Active System

Manager (ASM).

Before you begin, gather the following information:

• The local network share that contains ASM license.

• The time zone of the virtual appliance that hosts ASM.

• The IP addresses of at least two Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers.

• The IP address, port, and credentials of the proxy server. (Optional)

• The networks in your environment for ASM to access. (Optional)

To configure the basic settings:

1. On the Welcome page, read the instructions and click Next.

2. On the Licensing page, select a valid license and click Save and Continue.

3. On the Time Zone and NTP Settings page, configure the time zone of the virtual appliance, add the

NTP server information, add then click Save and Continue.

4. (Optional) On the Proxy Settings page, select the Use a proxy server check box, ,enter the

configuration details, and then click Save and Continue.

5. On the Networks page, define existing networks and click Save and Continue.

6. On the Summary page, verify the time zone, proxy server, and network settings.

7. Click Finish to complete the initial setup.

After the initial setup is complete, if you want to edit the NTP, proxy server, and license information, in the

left pane, click Settings → Virtual Appliance Management. If you want to define, edit, or delete your

existing network, in the left pane, click

Settings → Networks.