IxServer Usage
IxServer may be configured to auto-start when the chassis is powered up. No operator intervention is necessary. However, there are various configurable IxServer options.
This document is divided into primary IxServer tasks, based on starting and exiting IxServer and the available menu bar options. Some of these sections are broken down further into subtasks. Descriptions and links to the sections are provided as follows:
- Starting IxServer: Describes how to open and view IxServer. This information is provided in Starting IxServer.
- Exiting IxServer: Describes how to shut down IxServer. This information is provided in Exiting IxServer.
- Using the IxServer Window: Describes how to change the IxServer main window view. This information is provided in Using the IxServer Main Window.
- Using IxServer Tools: Describes the various options in configuring IxServer performance, diagnostics, and authentication. This information is provided in Using IxServer Tools.
- About IxServer: Describes how to access IxServer version and copyright information. This information is provided in About IxServer.
IxServer is a licensed component of IxOS. It must have a registered license before it can be used. If the current version of IxServer does not have a valid license, the following messages are logged in the IxServer main window when IxServer is started:
Figure:License Warning Messages
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Note: For information on installing IxOS, see the Getting Started Guide. For information on licensing, see the Ixia License Management Guide