Configure an alias for a node

Configure an alias for a node to display throughout OpsCenter and Lifecycle Manager.

Configure an alias to display for a node throughout OpsCenter and Lifecycle Manager. An alias replaces the IP address or hostname displayed for a node. Give each node a meaningful and memorable name for your environment.

address.yaml

The location of the address.yaml file depends on the type of installation:
  • Package installations: /var/lib/datastax-agent/conf/address.yaml
  • Tarball installations: install_location/conf/address.yaml

Procedure

  1. Open the address.yaml file for editing.
  2. Add the following option to the file: 
    alias: nodeName1
  3. Restart the agent.
  4. Repeat the above steps for each node.