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Chapter 5
Setting the Initial Configuration
This chapter discusses how to set up the C-series platform after powering it on. For
basic information on the management of the system, see the SRC–PE Getting Started
Guide.
This chapter contains the following topics:
■ Configuration Overview on page 21
■ Setting Up Management Access and Logging In on page 21
■ Configuring the Juniper Networks Database on page 22
■ Configuring Hostname and Domain Parameters on page 23
■ Configuring the System for Remote Access on page 24
■ Configuring the System to Accept SSH and Telnet Connections on page 25
■ Adding an Admin User Account on page 26
■ The Next Step on page 27
Configuration Overview
After powering on the system, there are six main steps required to get it ready to
work with:
1. Connect a management console to the system, configure it, and log in.
2. Configure the Juniper Networks Database.
3. Configure hostname and domain information.
4. Configure the system for remote access.
5. Configure the system to accept SSH and Telnet connections.
6. Add an Admin user account.
Setting Up Management Access and Logging In
Before you power up the system, you must set up a management console. (See
“Connecting to a Console Terminal” on page 16.)
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