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Changing the name of a DMA

By default, a DataMiner Agent always takes the name of its host server. However, it is possible to configure a custom name or alias in DataMiner.xml.

If an alias has been configured in DataMiner.xml, changing the DMA name in Cube will change that alias. Otherwise, changing the DMA name in Cube will change the actual server name, which will require a reboot (which can be triggered in Cube).

Configuring an alias in DataMiner.xml

To configure an alias in DataMiner.xml, you will need to activate "manual" mode and specify the custom name for the DMA:

  1. Stop the DataMiner software.

  2. Open the file C:\Skyline DataMiner\DataMiner.xml.

  3. In the <DMAName> start tag, add a mode attribute, and set its value to “manual”.

  4. Between the <DMAName> start tag and the </DMAName> end tag, specify the custom name of the DataMiner Agent. For example:

    <DataMiner ...>
  <DMA>
    <DMAName mode="manual">MyCustomName</DMAName>
    ...
  </DMA>
</DataMiner>

  5. Save the file.

  6. Restart the DataMiner software.

Setting the DMA name in Cube

To set the DMA name in Cube:

  1. Go to Apps > System Center.

  2. In System Center, select the Agents page.

  3. In the Manage tab, select the DMA of which you wish to set the name.

  4. Fill in the new name in the Name field and click Apply.

    Note

    Depending on whether an alias is configured in DataMiner.xml, a reboot may be required after this step. If no alias is configured, changing the name via Cube will update the server name, which requires a reboot. You can trigger a reboot via the checkbox in the confirmation dialog.

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