5.1.6.1.1. Procedure – Creating interface activation scripts

Purpose: 

To create an interface activation script for an interface, complete the following steps.

Steps: 

1. Navigate to Networking > Interfaces and select the interface to configure.

2. To add a new option to the interface, click New.

   

   Figure 5.7. Configuring interface options

3. From the Option field, select the type of the script (post-up, post-down).

4. Enter the command to be executed to the Script field under Attributes. Use full path name, for example, /sbin/ifdown.

   

   Figure 5.8. Defining interface scripts

5. To execute multiple commands, repeat Steps 2-4.

6. To set the order of commands, use the arrow buttons below the list of options.

   Tip
   If you have to use complex scripts, create a script file on the PNS host using a text editor, and add an option to run it when needed.