Cisco Headend System Release 2.7 Installation Guide

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Chapter 4    Maintenance Window Activities 
 
 
 
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Create the Private and Public Keys (RNCS Servers 
Only) 
Important:  If you upgraded a system with an integrated Application Server and no 
RNCS servers, skip this procedure and go to SR 5.0 Post Upgrade Procedures (on 
page 63). 
After the upgrade you will have to create the private/public keys between any 
independent servers on the system (for example, RNCS servers). This is necessary 
due to the Enhanced Security enabled in this system release. The DNCS must also 
exchange keys with the RNCS servers. 
Important:  If your are upgrading an existing SR 5.0 system, private and public keys 
are backed up and restored as key files. Skip this procedure. 
1  From a root xterm window on the DNCS, type the following command and press 
Enter. The Enter the host name of the site you are adding message appears. 
siteCmd -S
  
2  Type the host name of the RNCS and then press Enter. The Enter the IP address 
of the site you are adding message appears. 
Important:  Be sure you enter the actual host name of the RNCS. 
3  Type the IP address of the RNCS and then press Enter. The Do you want to 
continue? message appears. 
Important:  Be sure you enter the actual IP address of the RNCS. 
4  Type y and then press Enter.  
Results: 
 
A message appears about the system backing up and adding an entry to the 
/etc/hosts file. 
 
The Do you want to continue message? appears and you are prompted for 
the root password of the RNCS.