Locating the cluster management console

Follow this task to locate and log in to the cluster management console from a browser.

1. From a command console, run the following command to locate the cluster management console:

   egosh client view GUIURL_1

   The DESCRIPTION shows a URL similar to the following:

   • With SSL enabled by default: https://Host_M:8443/platform
   • With SSL disabled: http://Host_M:8080/platform

   where Host_M is the host name of the cluster management console web server.
2. Launch a web browser and navigate to the URL of the web server.

   Ensure that your web browser is enabled for TLS 1.2. Check your browser documentation for details.

   Note: If you cannot start the cluster management console, go to EGO_TOP/kernel/log on the web server and check the following log files:

   • lim.log.host_name
   • vemkd.log.host_name
3. Web server communication is by default secured over SSL. If you disabled SSL during installation (by setting the DISABLESSL=Y environment variable), skip this step. Otherwise, when the browser prompts you about an untrusted connection, follow these steps to download and import the web server certificate:
   1. Download the certificate from the server at $EGO_TOP/wlp/usr/shared/resources/security/cacert.pem.
   2. Import the web server certificate for your browser.
      Note: These steps apply only if you are using the default self-signed certificate. If you are using a properly chained certificate that is issued or signed by a trusted certificate authority in a production environment, follow the instructions provided by your certificate authority.
   • If you are using Chrome on Windows, complete the following steps:
     1. Click Settings > Advanced > Privacy and Security > Manage Certificates > Import.
     2. Follow the Certificate Import Wizard, import the downloaded cacert.pem, click Place all certificates in the following store, click Browse, select Trusted Root Certification Authorities, and click OK.
     3. Complete the wizard and accept any additional prompts.
     4. Restart the browser, if required.
   • If you are using Chrome on Mac OS, complete the following steps. You are required to enter your Keychain password for some of these steps:
     1. Double-click the cacert.pem file in the Finder.
     2. In the Add Certificates window, select System from the Keychain drop-down menu.
     3. Click Add.
     4. In the Keychain Access window, select the System tab and double-click the imported certificate.
     5. Under Trust, select Always Trust for all of the drop-down options.
     6. Exit the Keychain and restart the browser.
   • If you are using Firefox on Windows or Linux, complete the following steps:
     1. Click Add Exception.
     2. In the Add Security Exception dialog, click View.
     3. In the Certificate Viewer dialog, click the Details tab.
     4. Select Platform Root CA (SHA256) and click Export.
     5. Save the certificate (PlatformRootCA(SHA256).crt) to a local directory.
     6. Click Tools > Options > Advanced > View Certificates.
     7. Click the Authorities tab and click Import.
     8. Browse to the location where you saved the certificate and select it.
     9. When prompted to trust a new CA, ensure that you select Trust this CA to identify websites and click OK.
     10. Restart the browser, if required.
   • If you are using Firefox on Mac OS, complete the following steps:
     1. Click Add Exception....
     2. In the Add Security Exception dialog, click View.
     3. In the Certificate Viewer dialog, click the Details tab.
     4. Select Platform Root CA (SHA256) and click Export.
     5. Save the certificate (PlatformRootCA(SHA256).crt) to a local directory.
     6. Click Firefox > Preferences > Advanced > View Certificates.
     7. Click the Authorities tab and click Import.
     8. Select the certificate from the location where it is saved on your system.
     9. When prompted to trust a new CA, ensure that you select Trust this CA to identify websites and click OK.
     10. Restart the browser, if required.
4. Log in to the cluster management console using User Name: Admin and Password: Admin.