UNIX AND LINUX INSTALLATION RELEASE 11 - Sonnet Software

Chapter 4 Get HostidChapter 4Get HostidIf you are evaluating or purchasing then you will need to select a machine to actas the license server. All of the requests for licenses will be sent to this server. Ifyou have a floating license, then you will be able to run Sonnet on any supportedplatform in the network. If you are purchasing a node-locked license, then youmust also get the hostid for the machine to which the software is locked.For UNIX license servers, your Host ID is the UNIX operating system hostid. Fortriple-redundant servers, list all three hostids.For Linux PC license servers, your Host ID is one of the following:• The Ethernet addressOR• Your hardware key ID number (if you are using a hardware key) -printed on hardware keyGet Hostid with Sonnet not yet InstalledIf you have not yet installed Sonnet, then you may obtain the hostid using theinstructions below:43