Cisco Headend System Release 2.5 User Guide
Chapter 3 Downloading New Software to an SDV Server
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Update the SDV Server Host File
Overview
The hosts file is used to store the host names that are mapped to the IP addresses on
the SDV server. This file must include an entry that identifies the dncsatm. This
section provides instructions to add the dncsatm entry to the hosts file.
the SDV server. This file must include an entry that identifies the dncsatm. This
section provides instructions to add the dncsatm entry to the hosts file.
Updating the Host File
1 From the DNCS Administrative Console, click the Utilities tab, and then click
xterm. An xterm window opens.
2 Complete the following steps to log on to the xterm window as root user.
a Type su - and press Enter. The password prompt appears.
b Type the root password and press Enter.
b Type the root password and press Enter.
3 Type the following command: cd /etc
4 Open the hosts file using an editor of your choice. The hosts file opens in editor
4 Open the hosts file using an editor of your choice. The hosts file opens in editor
mode.
Note: This hosts file is a sample that includes the dncsatm entry.
Important: Do not add or remove any entries in your host file unless you are
absolutely certain that they are not required for your environment.
Important: Do not add or remove any entries in your host file unless you are
absolutely certain that they are not required for your environment.
5 Add the dncsatm entry to your hosts file.
6 Save the changes to the hosts file and exit the editor.
7 Remain logged in as root user and go to Run the sdvProvisionKeys Script (on
6 Save the changes to the hosts file and exit the editor.
7 Remain logged in as root user and go to Run the sdvProvisionKeys Script (on
page 65).