|
Hi Elvis -
My understanding of a CBE is that it is simply an XML file. This XML file has to have certain tags populated by our code, one of which will be now notorious "host" IP address. This CBE will then be made available via WebService for the world to consume (perhaps Tivoli, not sure; our tool shouldn't care). Since the tool could be running in shops with many iSeries and the WebService consumer (i.e. Tivoli) needs to differentiate between different iSeries somehow, CBE needs to have the IP tag field populated by our tool. Based on these requirements, I'd say it falls under "auditing and like" definition from your post (i.e. system management and tracking).
Based on this information, there may not be *any* IP address on your iSeries that is usable. You need an internet-routable IP address to provide uniqueness from other companies. If your iSeries is NATed, chances are that it does not have an internet-routable IP address on any of its interfaces. You'll need an external IP address, i.e. the internet-side IP address of your router. Of course, if you have multiple iSeries systems to do this on, and don't have multiple internet-routable IP address, you're screwed.
Why don't they use the serial number? Ken http://www.ke9nr.net/ Opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily represent the views of my employer or anyone in their right mind.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
This mailing list archive is Copyright 1997-2024 by midrange.com and David Gibbs as a compilation work. Use of the archive is restricted to research of a business or technical nature. Any other uses are prohibited. Full details are available on our policy page. If you have questions about this, please contact [javascript protected email address].
Operating expenses for this site are earned using the Amazon Associate program and Google Adsense.
midrange.com
