You can add a node using a specific IP address, or by searching an IP address range.
Adding a single node by IP address
From the Nodes screen, click Add Node.
Enter the IP address for the new node in the IP/DNS field.
Enter a description for the node.
In the Type field, select the node type. If you do not know the node type, select Unknown. During the inventory process, HP SUM will determine the node type.
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NOTE: Selecting the correct node type might help HP SUM complete node inventory faster.
Some nodes allow you to select the check-box that allows HP SUM to automatically add Associated Devices. The associated devices that the node identifies varies based on the node type.
Select what you want HP SUM to do if it discovers that updates are already running on the node:
Leave the update running and bypass the node
Stop any currently running update process on the node and replace it with updates from this session
NOTE: This step is not required for all node types.
If you want, select the baseline, additional package, or both you want to apply to this node. For more information on adding a baseline, see Adding a baseline.
Select whether you want to use the current user credentials, or enter administrator credentials for the node. (Windows only)
Linux nodes allow you to use sudo credentials to deploy updates without using root privileges on the system.
Click Use Sudo to update components if you want to use sudo credentials.
Click Enter Root user credentials to update components if you want to enter sudo credentials. Enter a username and password.
NOTE: To use sudo commands, you need to install sudo capabilities on the node.
Click Add.
Adding a node by searching a range of IP addresses
From the Nodes screen, click Add Node.
Click Find Nodes.
Enter a range of IP addresses that you want HP SUM to search, and click Search.
Select the nodes you want to add, and then click Add.
In the Baselines section, select a Baseline, Additional Packages, or both (Optional).
In the Credentials section, select whether to Use current user credentials or Enter administrator credentials (Windows only).
If you choose to enter administrator credentials, enter a username and password.
Click Add.
In the Added Nodes section, HP SUM displays the nodes you selected.
Click Close to go back to the Nodes screen.