8.0 Managing PTM Appliance

The PlateSpin Transformation Manager Appliance is the virtual machine that hosts the PlateSpin Transformation Manager Server and its database. You can use the Appliance Management Console to change certain configuration settings for the PTM Appliance, such as administrative passwords for the vaadmin user and root user, network settings, and certificate settings. You should perform these tasks only from the Console, because native Linux tools are not aware of the configuration requirements and dependencies of the PlateSpin Transformation Manager services.

To access the Appliance Management Console:

  1. In a web browser, specify the DNS name or the IP address for the PTM Appliance with the port number 9443.

    https://<ptm-ipaddr-or-dns-name>:9443

    For example:

    https://10.10.10.1:9443

    or

    https://ptm.example.com:9443

  2. Specify the administrative username and password for the PTM Appliance, then click Sign in. The default users are vaadmin or root.

  3. (Conditional) The Appliance Management Console automatically displays one the following PlateSpin Transformation Manager options if it detects the stated condition:

    • Initial Configuration: The Initial Configuration tool opens if the PlateSpin Transformation Manager Server has not yet been configured. You must complete the initial setup before you can manage the appliance or the PlateSpin Transformation Manager Server.

    • Upgrade: The Upgrade tool opens if the RPM files for PlateSpin Transformation Manager or for the guest operating system have been updated by applying patches, support packs, or new versions to your existing appliance. You must complete the upgrade before you can manage the appliance or the PTM Server.

  4. Continue using the Appliance Configuration tools in the Appliance Management Console.

The Appliance Management Console provides web-based configuration tools for the PTM Appliance