1.2.0

Register a Network or a Port Group Using DHCP
You can register a port group on a distributed virtual switch or a network that uses DHCP.
LCM automatically maps the request to the network. If you map more than one network to the server
environment, the LCM IT Staff user can select which one to use.
Procedure
1 Log in to LCM as an administrator.
2 Click the Infrastructure view.
3
Click the Network icon ( ).
4 Click Register.
5 Choose whether you want to register a port group on a distributed virtual switch or a network.
6 Select the network or port group that you want to register and click Next.
7 Type a network domain name and click Next.
8 Select Yes for Use DHCP.
9 (Optional) Provide the DNS information.
10 Click Submit.
11 Select the criteria options and click Submit.
Register a Network or a Port Group with a Range or a Subnet
You can register a port group on a distributed virtual switch or a network and create an IP address range or a
subnet.
LCM automatically maps the request to the network. If you map more than one network to the server
environment, the LCM IT Staff user can select which one to use.
Procedure
1 Log in to LCM as an administrator.
2 Click the Infrastructure view.
3
Click the Network icon ( ).
4 Click Register.
5 Choose whether you want to register a port group on a distributed virtual switch or a network.
6 Select the network or port group that you want to register and click Next.
7 Type a network domain name and click Next.
8 Select No for Use DHCP and provide the required information.
9 (Optional) Provide the DNS information.
10 Click Next.
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