Configure your new SMCor Flow Collectors for secure
communications with the Data Store
If you have new SMCs or Flow Collectors that you have not deployed, configure the
appliances for use with a Data Store, and add them to your deployment.
Procedure
1. Follow the steps in SMC Configuration for Use with a Data Store and Flow
Collector Configuration for Use with a Data Store to deploy your SMCor Flow
Collector, configure it for use with a Data Store, and use Appliance Setup Tool.
2.
Log into the primary SMCconsole as root.
3.
From the command prompt, enter SystemConfig and press Enter to access the
System Configuration utility.
4. Select Data Store.
5. Select Passwordless SSH. Wait several minutes for SystemConfig to enable
passwordless SSH across your appliances.
Check Central Management to ensure that all appliances are Up before continuing.
6. From the Data Store menu, select Config new SMC, FCs. Wait several minutes
for the system to recognize and add your SMC or Flow Collector.
Check Central Management to ensure that your newly added appliance is Up.
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Data Store Maintenance