Modifying the Settings of a System
- Updated2025-10-28
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Configure the settings of a system to manage how it operates.
- In the SystemLink web application under Systems Management, click Systems.
- Double-click the system you want to modify the settings for.
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On the System Settings tab, enter an alias to make the system easy
to identify.
When a client system connects to a SystemLink Server, the server uses the system's hostname to identify it. A hostname is often not human readable because IT administrators require each hostname in a network be unique. Changing the system alias helps you quickly identify the system.Tip Use the comments field to further identify the system.
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Assign properties or keywords to your systems to facilitate searching and filtering.
The following table describes different use cases for keywords and properties.
Use case Metadata type You want to associate the system with a string. Keyword You want to create key-value pairs for a group of systems. Property - Choose the workspace you want to contain the system.
- Select the startup configurations you want to apply.
- On the Time Settings tab, set the date and time for your system.
- On the Network Settings tab, set the network settings for your system.
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