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What is the NetWorker hostid?

Published 20 Jul 2015 | 1 minute read | 3976 views | NetWorker

NetWorker uses hostid for authorization code. hosted depends on the IP address of the computer used. This means that if you use a different hostid, NetWorker will treat the computer as a new computer and you must re-register the NetWorker Software. NetWorker uses a system call to obtain IP-addresses. If the system returns multiple ip addresses (i.e. on a cluster), NetWorker will generate a composite hostid from all interfaces, which is used for authorization code.

hostid values are the hexadecimal equivalent for IP addresses (for example 16.64.16.57 = hex 10.40.10.39 = 0x10401039). NetWorker Authorization codes encode the 8-digit hostid value.

Below are instruction to find the NetWorker Server enabler code and the Host id:

Start the NetWorker Console software.
From the Console window, click Enterprise.
From the left pane, select the Enterprise icon. The NetWorker server appears in the right pane and left pane.
From the left pane, select the NetWorker server.
From the right pane, select the NetWorker application.
From the Enterprise menu, select Launch Application. The Administration window launches.
From the Administration window, click Configuration.
In the left pane, select Registration.
Open up any one of the product descriptions, and you will find the Host Id NetWorker Server enabler code .