Set a Static IP Address on Windows and Unix Devices via Saner CVEM

Modified on Fri, 18 Jul at 1:09 AM

This guide walks you through configuring a static IP address for managed Windows or Unix devices using the Saner CVEM Endpoint Management module.

Steps to Set Static IP Address

1. Go to Endpoint Management > Actions

From the left panel in Saner CVEM, click on the Endpoint Management (EM) module.
Navigate to the Actions tab at the top.

2. Select `Network`

From the list of available action categories, click on Network.

3. Choose Your Target OS

In the Operating System Family dropdown, select either:
- Windows
- Unix

4. Select the Action: `Set Static IP Address`

From the Action dropdown, select:
Set Static IP Address

5. Fill Required Network Configuration Fields

Enter the following mandatory fields:

DNS Server 1
DNS Server 2 (optional but recommended)
Gateway
Network Interface Index
IP Address
Netmask

To find your network interface index on Windows, run Get-NetAdapter in PowerShell.
On Unix, use ip link or ifconfig.

6. Define the Response Details

Response Name: SetStaticIPWindows or SetStaticIPUnix (use something meaningful).
Response Description: Example - Assign static IP to Windows 10 devices in VLAN 20.

7. Select Target Devices

Under the Target section:
- Choose specific groups or operating systems (e.g., Windows 10, Unix).
- You can search by tags or manually select devices/groups.

8. Choose Execution Frequency

Choose Immediate for one-time execution or schedule it:
- Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Specific Date

9. Click `Create Response`

Finally, click Create Response to deploy the configuration.
The selected devices will now receive and apply the static IP settings as defined.

Outcome

Once executed, the response will configure the selected devices with the specified static IP details. You can verify execution status under Action Status in the Endpoint Management module.