Changing the Name of Analytics Server and Modifying Other Server Details

The default name of Analytics Server is its IP address. You can change this to a more descriptive name and modify other details that can help you identify one Analytic Server from another.

  1. Click Devices > Analytics Server > [Name of Analytics Server] > Edit.

  2. Modify the values in the following fields as required:

    Name: Specify the Administration Console display name for Analytics Server. This is a mandatory field. The default name is the IP address of Analytics Server. If you modify the name, the name must include alphanumeric characters and can include spaces, hyphens, and underscores.

    Management IP Address: Specify the IP address that is used for managing Analytics Server.

    If you change the IP address, click OK and perform the steps mentioned in Changing the IP Address and Applying Changes.

    Port: Specify the port to use for communication with the Administration Console.

    Location: Specify the location of Analytics Server. This is optional, but useful if your network has multiple Analytics Server machines.

    Description: Describe the purpose of this Analytics Server. This is optional, but useful if your network has multiple Analytics Server.

  3. Click OK > Close.

    When you click OK, changes are immediately applied to Analytics Server.