These instructions help you setup your Infoblox appliance for first time use and Join the grid as a member or work as a standalone member.

Though some of the Infoblox servers allow you to set the network information via their front panels, it is actually much easier and quicker to just connect to the console port on the front of the devices and set everything up from there, since you'll need to connect via the console to allow for remote access anyway. (unless you are using the Virtual Version which then just skip to the next section which describes logging in for the first time)

You will need a serial DB9 connector and a laptop or monitor. The serial connection settings are as follows:

Bits per second: 9600

Data Bits: 8

Parity: None

Stop Bits: 1

Flow Control: Xon/Xoff

When you connect to the console port you should see a 'login' prompt in your terminal:

Login as “admin” with a password of “infoblox” (without the quotes of course)

Disconnect NOW if you have not been expressly authorized to use this system.

Login: admin

password: *********

Infoblox NIOS Release 6.3.8-163985 (64bit)

Copyright © 1999-2011 Infoblox Inc. All Rights Reserved.

type 'help' for more information

Infoblox >

To set the network information, you'll enter “set network” from the “Infoblox >” prompt. You will then be prompted for the IP, the Netmask, and the Default Gateway. Enter them in as prompted, ignore whatever might be listed as “default”. When prompted to “Become a grid member”, answer “no”. Once all the information has been entered, you will be prompted to confirm the settings, say “yes”.

Infoblox > set network

NOTICE: All HA configuration is performed from the GUI. This interface is

used only to configure a standalone node or to join a grid.

Enter IP address [Default]: 172.16.64.2

Enter netmask [Default]: 255.255.255.0

Enter gateway address [Default]: 172.16.64.1

Become grid member? (y or n): n

New Network Settings:

IP address: 10.6.58.11

Netmask: 255.255.255.128

Gateway address: 10.6.58.1

Is this correct? (y or n): y

Infoblox>

Once done, check the network settings to validate that you are good, then enter “exit” to logout. If network settings aren't correct, you can enter “set network” again as above and enter the information again.

Infoblox > show network

Current network settings:

IP Address: 10.6.58.11

Network Mask: 255.255.255.128

Gateway Address: 10.6.58.1

HA enabled: false

Grid Status: Master of Infoblox Grid

Infoblox > exit

Once all settings are complete validate that we can connect to the consoles remotely.

After you have network connectivity you will need to add a license to connect to it via a web browser.

Infoblox > set temp_license

1. DNSone (DNS, DHCP)

2. DNSone with Grid (DNS, DHCP, Grid)

3. Network Services for Voice (DHCP, Grid)

4. Add DNS Server license

5. Add DHCP Server license

6. Add Grid license

7. Add Microsoft management license

8. Add vNIOS license

9. Add IF-MAP Federation license

10. Add Multi-Grid Management license

11. Add Query Redirection license

12. Add Load Balancer license

13. Add Response Policy Zones license

14. Add FireEye license

Select license (1-14) or q to quit: 6

This action will generate a temporary 60-day Add Grid license.

Are you sure you want to do this? (y or n): y

Important Note: If you are using a Virtual Image then you must apply the vNIOS license before it will work.

ADD GRID MASTER CANDIDATE and/or MEMBER

Its important you save some time and do everything in the following order to join anything to the Grid once its established. This is assuming you have a new appliance or in this example, a new virtual installation of Infoblox

Run the following commands after you log in with admin/infoblox

show network (if its incorrect or still the default 192.x.x.x address then type set network and add your relevant information)

show status (this should show that you are not a member of any grid)

ping (enter your default gateway IP address)... if you get a response then you are good to go, if not check your connections

set temp_license (vNIOS <-- if using virtual version) & (DNSOne with DHCP, DNS and Grid) Note: if you do not select grid you will not be able to connect to a grid no matter what.

log into the Infoblox box by typing into a web browser (https://ipaddress you set above during the set network command)

Select Standalone Appliance

Change the hostname to match what you wish

From the Grid Master... click the Tab: Grid - Members then click Add, enter the information about the member you are trying to add and make sure you click on Grid Candidate if thats the members role.

From the CLI of the member type, set membership and follow the prompts.

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