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Using Optional Names for Configuration Files

Table 6-5 lists the remote configuration filenames and the order in which the terminal tries to download these files. The table also indicates whether the terminal tries to read the file by default or if the parameter must be enabled to read the file.

The first five attempts listed in the table allow you to specify an individual file for a terminal, while the sixth allows for a standard file that can be booted by many terminals.

Table 6-5 Configuration Filenames and Download Sequence
Download Order
File Description
Parameter Name
Read by Default
1 Custom filename 1 config-custom-file

(Setup -> Change Setup Parameters -> Configuration [Initial Configuration File section] -> Custom File)

No
2 File named using the terminal's hostname or domain name. For example, ncdu21 or ncdu21.ncd.com. 2 config-unit-name-file (Setup -> Change Setup Parameters -> Configuration [Initial Configuration File section] -> Try Unit Name as Filename) No
config-add-domain-to-unit-name-as-filename 3 (Setup -> Change Setup Parameters -> Configuration [Initial Configuration File section] -> Add Domain to Name as Unit Filename) No
3 File named using the terminal's Ethernet address. For example, 0000a70040ac.2 config-unit-ethernet-address-file (Setup -> Change Setup Parameters -> Configuration [Initial Configuration File section] -> Try Unit Ethernet Address as Filename) No
4 File named using the terminal's IP address, either in hexadecimal notation or in decimal-dot-notation. For example, C02B994F or 192.40.150.4. config-unit-ip-address-file (Setup -> Change Setup Parameters -> Configuration [Initial Configuration File section] -> Try Unit IP Address as Filename) Yes
config-use-decimal-ip-address-notation-as-filename 3 (Setup -> Change Setup Parameters -> Configuration [Initial Configuration File section] -> Use Decimal IP Address as Filename) No
5 File named using the terminal's DECnet address. For example, 01_0079.dat for the DECnet area number and node 1.79. 4 config-unit-ncdnet-address-file (Setup -> Change Setup Parameters -> Configuration [Initial Configuration File section] -> Try Unit NCDnet Address as Filename) Yes
6 The generic filename, ncd_std. config-generic-file (Setup -> Change Setup Parameters -> Configuration [Initial Configuration File section] -> Try Generic Filename) Yes

1 This filename consumes space in the optional string area of NVRAM. As this space is limited, you should keep the filename as short as possible. See Chapter 11 for more information.
2 Using these filenames requires reverse name service, which is available only if you are using DNS. For information on DNS, see Chapter 5.
3 This parameter modifies the filename. To use the domain name, set both this parameter and config-unit-name-file to "true." To use the decimal-dot-address, set both this parameter and config-unit-ip-address-file to "true."
4 To use this filename, the terminal must be configured with an NCDnet (DECnet) address. If this filename is enabled, the terminal tries this name before trying the terminal IP address filename.

To use optional configuration filenames:

  1. To create the file, use the methods described in "Using the Sample Configuration File" or "Creating a File from the Setup Clients".

  2. Make sure the file has the correct name, as listed in Table 6-5.

  3. Set the relevant parameter to "true" so the file will be downloaded the next time the terminal boots.

Suggested Uses for Configuration Filenames

Following are some suggested uses for the default and optional filenames:



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