Ilo Remote Access For Mac
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While many countries are on a lockdown due to COVID-19, remote work is becoming a lifestyle. Remotely accessing a Mac is designed to be easy. Apple has spent a lot of time ensuring anyone can log in to their Macs — both desktop and laptop — from any other Mac device, anywhere. And, besides, there are a variety of third-party apps ready to help with that too.
Still, remotely managing their Mac sounds overly complicated to a lot of people. From how you connect to sharing files or screens to using your Apple device as a remote mouse, we want to demystify the process in the easy-to-follow guide below.
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How to access your Mac from another location
There're two ways: you can allow remote login to your Mac from another computer, or allow others to access your computer using Remote Desktop (it's available from the App Store).
Allow remote login to your Mac from another computer
For devices using the same macOS, you can allow remote Mac login using a Secure Shell (SSH). This enables Mac remote desktop access using a Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP).
To set up Remote Login:
- Go to System Preferences > Sharing
- Select Remote Login.
- Choose which users you want to have remote access or the ability to control your Mac.
You can either select All Users, which means any other device on your network, or any Mac you own, can access and connect, or click the plus sign to pick the exact users.
When you want to remotely log in to your Mac from another device, you need to know your username (the name that appears when you login) and your computer's IP address. Write them down and keep them safe, as allowing access to your Mac does make it potentially less secure, especially over cellular or public Wi-Fi networks.
Accessing, controlling, or viewing information on your Mac can be done with a built-in Terminal or any other SSH app using your username and IP address.
Allow others to access your computer using Apple Remote Desktop
With macOS Sierra remote Mac access and control is even easier. To set up it:
- Go to Menu > System Preferences > Sharing
- Select Remote Management - it should appear as a checkbox.
- Now you can select who has remote desktop access. Either select, All Users, which means any other device on your network, or Mac you own, can access and connect, or click the Add button(+), which gives you the ability to select who can have remote access and/or control.
If you are using a VPN or VNC viewer and want to access your Mac remotely, you will need to setup a password first. It is also possible to use iOS devices, such as an iPhone and iPad, through Apple Remote Desktop, available from the App Store.
How to stay on the same page with Screens
Collaboration has become of utmost importance to today's workplaces. And with more and more people working remotely, being on the same screen (ahem, page) is a must.
Screens allows you to work remotely with any computer regardless of your location. Whether you are on a business trip or traveling, stay confident knowing you can access any file on your home computer at any time.
This robust screen sharing tool for Mac supports:
- Multiple displays
- Drag-and-drop file sharing
- Hiding your remote screen while accessing it
- Accessing other computers (e.g. colleague's) as a guest
- Alternative shortcuts (useful when connecting Mac to PC)
- Custom actions in case of disconnection
To start using Screens, get the app from Setapp and configure the following:
- Remote login and remote management (as per the guide above)
- Install Screens Connect helper app and create a Screens ID on every machine you'd like to connect to in the future
- Use your Screens ID in the Screens app and it will automatically determine which of your computers are available for connection
Remote desktop client for Mac
Control any computer remotely – a perfect way to access your Mac from anywhere without limitations.
Share files between devices
Today we have plenty of ways to send and share files. But ask someone to send something, and you are likely to get it through email. Due to the ubiquitousness of email, it's still the default method for file sharing, despite its obvious flaws and constraints.
Fortunately, there are much better ways:
Native macOS File Sharing
Few people know that their Mac has native file sharing functionality built in. To use this feature, activate it in the Sharing pane of System Preferences by checking File Sharing. If you only want to share specific folders, add them to the Shared Folders list. If you only want specific users to access the folder, add them to its Users list. Otherwise, everyone will be able to access it.
AirDrop
Although not the most reliable solution, AirDrop works fine for occasional sharing a file between Apple devices. In the Finder, choose Go and then AirDrop on both the sending and receiving Mac. As soon as you see the receiver's user icon, drag the desired file onto it to send.
Dropshare
If you don't want to send files Mac-to-Mac directly but rather through a cloud storage, there is no easier way than Dropshare. The app works with numerous cloud providers, from Dropbox to Google Drive, and saves your files for sharing by simply dragging them onto its menu bar icon.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
The most technical but also the most robust way to share files from your mac is to use FTP, which you could do either through Terminal or an FTP Client, the latter being much more user friendly.
There are a few popular FTP clients one could choose from. The robust file managing app ForkLift covers most of the FTP functionality but takes it to the next level and could be a viable replacement for the Finder altogether with its quick search, instant previews, and file comparison.
DCommander is another full-featured file transfer app for Mac that combines speed and reliability, able to handle thousands of files, schedule backups, and even automate transfers.
At last, when it comes to sharing the same files on different devices, an app like ChronoSync Express becomes invaluable.
ChronoSync Express is powerful tool for sharing and transferring files from Mac to Mac, or any another Apple device. With a feature called Synchronizer Document, you can select which files need to be automatically synchronized and shared between devices, just like that:
- Create a new synchronizer document for each folder synchronization you'd like to perform
- Name the synchronization
- Change the Operation to Synchronize Bidirectional
- Select folders to sync on the left and right
- Test with a Trial Sync
Do you need to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
Whether you are working on your Mac directly, logging into your Mac remotely, or sharing access with someone else, security should be on top of your mind.
As a rule of thumb, you should always use a VPN when connected to a public Wi-Fi network, as someone could log in and see the information you send just as easily as you do.
And with remote access — even in the View Only mode — someone can see every file and document on your Mac, except those that are password protected. Unfortunately, if you leave passwords in a visible document, you expose yourself to immense risks.
A secure VPN client for Mac like Shimo is well worth using to stop unwanted eyes from lurking around, especially if you are sharing sensitive files, financial records or customer data.
However, for extra peace of mind and security, consider firing up your VPN automatically on all networks you are not 100% sure about to keep your emails, bank accounts and personal documents safe.
To share your Mac with someone else, download a remote Virtual Network Computing (VNC) app like Jump Desktop. With full remote access and Mac remote control, the other person — or yourself connecting to another Mac — can have the same level of control as the person using that device. Except for Admin level access, since it's password protected.
Starting with Jump Desktop is easy: either yourself (gaining access) or the person you are giving a remote view or control access to your Mac, needs to add details of the device and the password.
Secure your access with VPN
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Once permission is granted at the other end, remote Mac screen sharing or control (whereby you can use the iOS device as a remote mouse) becomes possible.
How to use your iOS device as a remote mouse
If your remote work starts on a patio hammock somewhere in east Asia, you should note that Apple iOS devices, such as an iPhone or iPad, can be used to control a Mac remotely, much like a mouse can control a desktop or laptop. Apps that make this possible work on VNC.
Remote Mouse is the easiest, most effective way to turn your iOS device into a wireless remote control for your Mac.
Although remote access through a local network would be most effective, since the closer you are to the device the quicker the connection, it's also possible from anywhere in the world, providing the network is secure and fast enough.
Setting up and granting access to the iOS device is the same process as when someone wants to access using a Mac. Except you need to give them a password. And make sure it is different from your primary Mac or iOS (App Store) one.
So working together or checking on your devices can be done from anywhere in the world and there are lots of ways to do that, from sharing screens and files to having complete access to a system set up far away. Setapp equips you with all the apps needed to remotely access any device you need and elevate your work to the global level.
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| Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 User’s Guide |
| C H A P T E R 8 |
| Configure ILOM Communication Settings |
Advanced ILOM communication settings include network, serial port, and web configuration.
This chapter includes the following sections:
| Note - Syntax examples in this chapter use the target starting with /SP/, which could be interchanged with the target starting with /CMM/ depending on your Sun server platform. Subtargets are common across all Sun server platforms. |
Manage ILOM Network Settings Using the CLI
This section describes how to configure the network settings for ILOM using the ILOM command-line interface (CLI).
About Network Settings
Network settings have two sets of properties: pending and active. The active settings are currently in use by ILOM. These settings are read-only. If you want to change settings, enter the updated settings as the pending settings (pendingipaddress or pendingipgateway), then set the commitpending property to true. This prevents accidental disconnections for both port and network settings.
| Note - Ensure that the same IP address is always assigned to ILOM by either assigning a static IP address to your ILOM after initial setup, or configuring your DHCP server to always assign the same IP address to ILOM. This enables ILOM to be easily located on the network. |
View Network Settings Using the CLI |
1. Log in to the ILOM CLI as an Administrator or Operator.
2. At the command prompt, type:
--> show /SP/network
Configure Network Settings Using the CLI |
Use the set command to change properties and values for network settings.
1. Log in to the ILOM CLI as an Administrator.
2. At the command prompt, type:
--> set /SP/network
Targets, Properties, and Values
The following target, properties, and values are valid for ILOM network settings.
Target | Property | Value | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
/SP/network | ipaddress ipdiscovery ipgateway ipnetmask macaddress | These read-only values are updated by the system MAC address of ILOM | |
commitpending pendingipaddress pendingipdiscovery pendingipgateway pendingipnetmask | true (none) <ipaddress none> dhcpstatic <ipaddressnone> <ipdotteddecimal> | (none) none dhcp none 255.255.255.255 |
Example
To change the IP address for ILOM, type:
| Note - Changing the IP address will disconnect your active session if you are connected to ILOM over a network. |
To change the network settings from DHCP to static assigned settings, type:
| Note - Settings take effect as soon you set commitpending to true. |
Serial Port Settings
The serial port provides access to the ILOM web interface, the command-line interface (CLI), and the system console stream using serial port redirection.
- The internal serial port is the connection between the host server and ILOM that allows an ILOM user to access the host serial console. The ILOM internal serial port speed must match the speed of the serial console port on the host server, often referred to as serial port 0, COM1, or /dev/ttyS0.
| Note - Normally, the host serial console settings match ILOM’s default settings (9600 baud, 8N1 [eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit], no flow control). |
- The external serial port is the RJ-45 serial port on ILOM. Typically the internal and external serial port connections should run at the same speed to avoid flow control issues when connecting to the host console from the ILOM external serial port.
View Serial Port Settings Using the CLI |
1. Log in to the ILOM CLI as an Administrator or Operator.
2. At the command prompt:
- Type the following command to display settings for the external serial port:
-> show /SP/serial/external
- Type the following command to display settings for the host serial port:
-> show /SP/serial/host
| Note - The /SP/serial/host target is supported only on x64-based systems. SPARC-based servers implement a virtual console and not a physical console. |
Configure Serial Port Settings Using the CLI |
Use the set command to change properties and values for serial port settings. Port settings have two sets of properties: pending and active. The active settings are the settings currently in use by the ILOM. These settings are read-only. If you want to change settings, enter the updated settings as the pending settings, then set the commitpending property to true. This prevents accidental disconnections for both port and network settings.
1. Log in to the ILOM CLI as an Administrator or Operator.
2. At the command prompt type:
-> set target [propertyname=value]
Targets, Properties, and Values
The following targets, properties, and values are valid for ILOM serial ports.
Target | Property | Value | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
/SP/serial/external | commitpending flowcontrol pendingspeed speed | true (none) none <decimal> 9600 | (none) none 9600 9600 |
/SP/serial/host | commitpending
pendingspeed speed | true (none) <decimal> 9600 | (none) (none) 9600 |
Example
To change the speed (baud rate) for the host serial port from 9600 to 57600, type:
- For x64-based systems
- For SPARC-based systems
| Note - On x64-based systems, the speed of the host serial port must match the speed setting for serial port 0, COM1, or /dev/ttys0 on the host operating system for ILOM to communicate properly with the host. |
Enable HTTP or HTTPS Web Access Using the CLI |
ILOM supports both HTTP or HTTPS connections. ILOM enables you to automatically redirect HTTP access to HTTPS. ILOM also enables you to set the HTTP and HTTPS ports.
1. Log in to the ILOM CLI as a an Administrator.
2. At the command prompt, type:
-> set /SP/services/http
The properties are located in /SP/services/http and /SP/services/https.
Targets, Properties, and Values
The following shows the valid targets, properties, and values for HTTP andHTTP
Target | Property | Value | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
/SP/services/http | secureredirect | enabled | enabled |
servicestate | enabled | disabled | |
port | <portnum> | 80 | |
/SP/services/https | servicestate | enabled | enabled |
port | <portnum> | 443 |
The following lists the possible settings HTTP, HTTPS, and automatic redirect.
Desired State | Target | Property | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Enable HTTP only | /SP/services/http | secureredirect | disabled |
/SP/services/http | servicestate | enabled | |
/SP/services/https | servicestate | disabled | |
Enable HTTP and HTTPS | /SP/services/http | secureredirect | disabled |
/SP/services/http | servicestate | enabled | |
/SP/services/https | servicestate | enabled | |
Enable HTTPS only | /SP/services/http | secureredirect | disabled |
/SP/services/http | servicestate | disabled | |
/SP/services/https | servicestate | enabled | |
Automatically redirect HTTP to HTTPS | /SP/services/http | secureredirect | enabled |
/SP/services/http | servicestate | disabled | |
/SP/services/https | servicestate | enabled |
Configure Secure Shell Settings
Secure Shell (SSH) is the standard protocol used to access a secure remote connection to the ILOM command-line interface (CLI). Using SSH ensures that all management interactions with ILOM are encrypted and secure. Both ends of the server connection are authenticated using digital keys, and passwords are protected by encryption. The ILOM connection is protected by RSA and DSA key encryption.
Establish a Secure Remote Connection to Run CLI Commands |
You will need to establish a secure connection from a remote SSH client to the server SP. To establish a secure connection, type the following:
ssh -l usernameserver_ip_address
Password: ********
The default prompt appears (->) and the system is ready for you to run the CLI commands to establish network settings.
View the Current Key Using the CLI |
The need to view keys constitutes advanced configuration; most of the time, you will not need to view keys. You can either view the whole public key, or the abbreviated fingerprint of the key.
| Note - All of the properties below /SP/services/ssh/keys/rsa dsa are read only |
To view the RSA key, type:
To view the DSA key, type:
Enable or Disable SSH Using the CLI |
If you do not want to provide access over the network, or if you do not want to use SSH, type the following:
-> set /SP/services/ssh state=enabled disabled
Enable or Disable SSH Using the Web Interface |
1. Log in to ILOM as an Administrator.
2. Select Configuration --> System Management Access --> SSH Server.
3. From the SSH Server drop-down list, select Enabled or Disabled.
FIGURE 8-1 SSH Server Settings Page
Generate a New Key Using the CLI |
1. Set the key type by typing the following:
-> set /SP/services/ssh generate_new_key_type=dsa rsa
2. Set the action to true.
-> set /SP/services/ssh generate_new_key_action=true
The fingerprint and key will look different.
Generate a New Key Using the Web Interface |
1. Log in to ILOM as an Administrator.
2. Select Configuration --> System Management Access --> SSH Server.
3. Select RSA by clicking the Generate RSA Key button, or select DSA by clicking the Generate DSA Key button.
Confirm or cancel your selection by clicking OK or Cancel when you are prompted.
FIGURE 8-2 Confirmation Dialog
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Restart the SSH Server Using the CLI |
A new key will not take effect until the SSH server is restarted.
| Note - Restarting will end any existing SSH connections. |
To restart the SSH server, type the following:
-> set /SP/services/ssh restart_sshd_action=true
Restart the SSH Server Using the Web Interface |
A new key will not take effect until the SSH server is restarted.
| Note - Restarting will end any existing SSH connections. |
1. Log in to ILOM as an Administrator.
2. Select Configuration --> System Management Access --> SSH Server.
3. From the SSH Server drop-down list, select Restart SSH Server.
Manage ILOM Network Settings Using the Web Interface
This section describes how to configure the network parameters for ILOM using the ILOM web interface.
ILOM automatically configures its IP settings using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). If your network does not support this protocol, you need to set the parameters manually.
View Network Settings Using the Web Interface |
1. Log in to ILOM as Administrator or Operator to open the ILOM web interface.
2. Select Configuration --> Network.
From the Network Settings page, you can view MAC addresses and configure network addresses for the server’s Chassis Monitoring Modules and service processors.
| Note - DHCP is the default mode, but you can manually configure each IP address, Netmask, and Gateway. |
Configure Network Settings Using the Web Interface |
1. Log in to ILOM as an Administrator to open the ILOM web interface.
2. Select Configuration --> Network.
The Network Settings page appears.
FIGURE 8-3 Network Settings Page
3. Complete the information in the Network Settings page.
Use the descriptions in the following table when completing the information.
Item | Description |
|---|---|
MAC Address | The ILOM’s media access control (MAC) address is set at the factory. The MAC address is a hardware address that is unique to each networked device. ILOM’s MAC address is provided on a label on the server or CMM, on the Customer Information Sheet included on the ship kit, and in the BIOS Setup screen. |
Obtain an IP Address Automatically (use DHCP) | Click the radio button to have the DHCP obtain an IP address. |
IP Address | Type ILOM’s IP address. The IP address is a unique name that identifies the system on a TCP/IP network. |
Subnet Mask | Type the subnet mask of the network on which ILOM resides. |
Gateway | Type ILOM’s gateway access address. |
4. Click Save for your settings to take effect.
Settings are considered pending until you click Save. Changing the IP address will end your ILOM session.
You are prompted to close your web browser.
5. Log back in to ILOM using the new IP address.
| Note - If you changed the network settings, you may need to log back in with a new browser session. |
Display Serial Port Settings Using the Web Interface |
1. Log in to the ILOM web interface as an Administrator or Operator.
2. Select Configuration --> Serial Port.
The Serial Port Settings page appears.
FIGURE 8-4 Serial Port Settings Page
3. View the baud rate for the external serial port.
Configure Serial Port Settings Using the Web Interface |
This section describes how to configure the ILOM serial port. The default settings are 9600 baud and no flow control.
1. Log in to ILOM as an Administrator to open the ILOM web interface.
2. Select Configuration --> Serial Port.
The Serial Port Settings page appears.
3. Select the baud rate for the internal serial port from the Internal Serial Port Baud Rate drop-down list.
This setting must match the setting for serial port 0, COM1 or /dev/ttyS0 on the host operating system.
The baud rate value must match the speed that was specified for the BIOS serial redirection feature (default is 9600 baud) and the speed used for the boot loader and operating system configuration.
To connect to the system console using ILOM, ILOM must be set to its default settings (9600 baud, 8N1 [eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit], no flow control).
4. Select the baud rate for the external serial port from the External Serial Port Baud Rate drop-down list.
This setting must match the baud rate on the RJ-45 serial port on the Sun server.
5. Click Save for your changes to take effect, or click Cancel to return to the previous settings.
Enable HTTP or HTTPS Web Access Using the Web Interface |
This section describes how to view and modify web server settings.
ILOM provides the option to control access to the web interface. There are four choices:
- HTTP only
- HTTPS only
- HTTP and HTTPS
- HTTPS and HTTP automatically redirected to HTTPS
HTTPS is enabled by default.
1. Log in to ILOM as an Administrator to open the ILOM web interface.
2. Select Configuration --> System Management Access --> Web Server.
The Web Server Settings page appears.
FIGURE 8-5 Web Server Settings Page
3. Select the HTTP or HTTPS web server.
- To enable HTTP - Select Enabled from the drop-down list. You can also select:
- Redirect HTTP Connection to HTTPS - HTTP connections are automatically redirected to HTTPS.
- Disabled - Turn HTTP off.
- To enable HTTPS - Select the HTTPS Web Server Enabled check box.
The HTTPS web server is enabled by default.
| Note - If you disable HTTP or select Redirect HTTP Connection to HTTPS, and then disable HTTPS, you will be unable to access the ILOM web interface. To restore access, use the CLI /SP/services/http or /SP/services/https commands, as described in Enable HTTP or HTTPS Web Access Using the CLI. |
4. Assign an HTTP or HTTPS port number.
5. Click Save for your settings to take effect.
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