What is the PathView microAppliance?

The PathView microAppliance is a small hardware appliance, or “plug computer”, based on an ARM-compatible processor and Linux operating system. It performs the function of the Sequencer component of Apparent Networks products.

The standard configuration process does not require you to provide any information or setup parameters to correctly configure the plug. Once you have provided power and an Ethernet connection, the microAppliance attempts to configure itself with DHCP. If DHCP is not enabled in your local environment, then advanced configuration must be used. Advanced configuration may also be used for optional features such as setting a custom host name.

Using the microAppliance with PathView or AppCritical

To set up a microAppliance for PathView or AppCritical, follow these steps

• Connect the appliance to an Ethernet connection, using the network cable provided

• Plug the appliance into a power outlet using the power cable provided, and power on.

• Configure a static IP address and custom host name. A static IP address is recommended because once you add the microAppliance Sequencer to your Sequencer console in PathView or AppCritical, the server will use the IP address that you provided. If the IP address changes, the server will not be able to find it. A custom descriptive host name is recommended in order to support multiple microAppliances added to your Sequencer console; it allows you to easily distinguish one Sequencer from another on the console as well as in test results and reports.

          For detailed steps on how to configure these, see the advanced configuration topics at:

http://support.apparentnetworks.com/cloud/microApp201

• Log onto the PathView or AppCritical server and add the Sequencer to your Sequencer console. For detailed steps, see the online Help in PathView or AppCritical, or follow the “Downloads” link on the menu bar to access the PathView Administrator guide. Look for the section on managing Sequencers.