General TCP/IP setup (was Re: Model 270 - HTTP Product Lic)

[thomas@xxxxxxxxxxx]

It should be mentioned in general that the HTTP server is not the only one that 
requires proper TCP/IP configuration. The info in Shannon's post is pretty much 
simply a good description of a necessary element of that configuration. The 
_correct_ HOST and DOMAIN settings plus the host table entry for the _correct_ 
host name (and any useful aliases) can resolve a number of TCP/IP server 
problems.

The biggest issue I've had is in interpreting the error messages that 
eventually lead you back to TCP/IP configuration. If a message could just say 
"Correct your host table entry for xxx" or something similar, a lot of time 
could be saved. But putting correct values in the configuration from the 
beginning also saves that time... if only the _correct_ settings were always 
known in the beginning.

Unfortunately, achieving cooperation between AS/400 or iSeries administrators 
and network administrators isn't always easy; and when an AS/400 is suddenly 
made to interoperate in an IP network, there's a good chance the AS/400 people 
will not be given any training -- they're simply expected to know it all from 
the start.

Tom Liotta

On Tue, 21 August 2001, "Shannon O'Donnell" wrote:

>
> I had the same problem recently with a V5R1 box.  Couldn't get the *ADMIN
> server started no matter what I did.  I applied ALL the latest PTFs, etc..no
> luck.
>
> Finally,  I looked at the iSeries HOST and DOMAIN information and discovered
> the problem.  Here's the solution that worked for me.
>
> CFGTCP
>
> Select option 12 - Change TCP/IP Domain Information
>  Note the values for:  HOSTNAME AND DMNNAME (Domain Name).  For example:
>
> HOSTNAME Ð MYDOG
> DMNNAME ÐISTIRED.COM
>
> Therefore, your DOMAIN will be MYDOG.ISTIRED.COM

--
Tom Liotta
The PowerTech Group, Inc.
19426 68th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Phone  253-872-7788
Fax  253-872-7904
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