HP-UX vPars and Integrity VM V6.3 Administrator Guide

[host1] vMP>
The virtual console interface displays raw characters for the CL and CO commands, including the
attempts of the guest to query the console terminal for its type and characteristics. As a result, the
terminal answers those queries, which can cause the terminal setup communication to interfere
with the virtual console commands. Interactive users can clear the screen. However, this situation
can be a problem for noninteractive or scripted use of the console.
13.10.1 Administrator account names
The virtual console administrator name can be any valid HP-UX login name. To continue accessing
the virtual console, existing guest console accounts must be added to the authorization list for the
associated guest using the usermod command. This allows multiple accounts to map to the guest
and requires the account names to be valid HP-UX login strings.
The guest configuration file (set using the -u and -g options to the hpvmcreate, hpvmmodify,
and hpvmclone commands) determines the authorization of access to the virtual console. This
controlled access allows you to temporarily block access by using the hpvmmodify command to
change the virtual console administrator account name.
13.10.2 vPars or VM user accounts
The configuration for captive hpvmconsole guest user accounts supports additional access controls
and configurations. This change requires that the guest user accounts have the correct home
directory. To ensure that the user continues to have administrative console access, use the following
command:
# hpvmmodify -P compass1 -u compass1:admin
13.11 Using the virtual console
Each vPar or VM guest has its own virtual console from which you can power on or off the vPar
or VM guest, boot the guest operating system or shut it down, and so on. The hpvmconsole
command connects to the virtual console of a specified vPar or VM guest.
To start the virtual console for the guest named host1, enter the following command:
# hpvmconsole -P host1
vMP MAIN MENU
CO: Console
CM: Command Menu
CL: Console Log
SL: Show Event Logs
VM: Virtual Machine Menu
HE: Main Help Menu
X: Exit Connection
[host1] vMP>
To return to the virtual console when the display is in the EFI, press Ctr+B. Use the co command
to open the virtual console. For example:
[host1] vMP> co
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