Host Intrusion Detection System Administrator's Guide Release 3.0

Host Manager Screen
Maintaining Host Files
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Maintaining Host Files
You can save and use multiple host files. This might be useful for managing different
sets of hosts from the same administration system.
The default host file is /etc/opt/ids/gui/config/sentinal.hosts, which is loaded
automatically when the System Manager starts.
Saving the Host List in the Current File
On the Host Manager screen:
Step 1. Do any of:
• Choose the File > Save menu item
• Press Ctrl-S
Step 2. The current host list is saved in the current host file.
Saving the Host List in a Different File
On the Host Manager screen:
Step 1. Bring up the Save dialog (Figure 6-10) with any of:
• Choose the File > Save As menu item
• Press Ctrl-A
Figure 6-10 Save Dialog
Step 2. Either click on a file name in the list or enter a (new) name in the file name field.
NOTE You can change directories, but we recommend that you keep your host files in the
default /etc/opt/ids/gui/config directory.
Step 3. Click on Save to save the file or Cancel to exit without saving.