Configuring the AIX Download Plug-in R2
Use the Manage Download Plug-ins dashboard to configure the AIX Download Plug-in R2.
About this task
Procedure
- From the Patch Management domain, click .
- From the Servers and Relays table, select the server on which the download plug-in is to be configured.
- From the Plug-ins table, select AIX Plug-in R2.
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Click Configure.
The Configure AIX Plug-in wizard displays.
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Enter your IBM ID and password to download the available updates that you are entitled under an
applicable warranty or support agreement.
Note: Ensure that you linked your IBM ID to an IBM Customer Number (ICN) that is assigned to a valid contract. You can link multiple ICNs to your IBM ID. For linking instructions, see the steps that are described in the announcement athttp://www-01.ibm.com/support/icn/.
To determine the ICNs associated with your current agreements with IBM, contact your IBM Business Partner or IBM Sales Representative. If you do not have an existing IBM ID or if you require further assistance, see the IBM Support Portal.
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Enter the proxy parameters if the downloads must go through a proxy
server.
- Proxy URL
- The URL of your proxy server. It must be a well-formed URL, which contains a protocol and a host
name. The URL is usually the IP address or DNS name of your proxy server and its port, which is
separated by a colon. For example:
http://192.168.100.10:8080.
- Proxy Username
- Your proxy user name if your proxy server requires authentication. It is usually in the form of
domain\username.
- Proxy Password
- Your proxy password if your proxy server requires authentication.
- Confirm Proxy Password
- Your proxy password for confirmation.
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Click OK.
The Take Action dialog displays.
- Select the target computer.
- Click OK.