Description

This article describes how to view and manage or edit information about a Cloud Network Domain and its associated VLAN using the Administrative UI. This applies only to MCP 2.0 locations as MCP 1.0 locations use separate Cloud Network and VLAN entities.


Prerequisites:

  1. This article applies only to MCP 2.0 locations. For details on MCP 1.0, see: How to Manage a Cloud Network in a MCP 1.0 Data Center
  2. All users can view information about a Cloud Network Domain. However, the management functions are only available to the Primary Administrator and users who have been assigned the Network Role.
  3. You cannot downgrade a Network Domain type from Advanced to Essentials if you are using any of the features associated with Advanced Network Domains:
    1. Anti-Affinity Rules - How to Manage Server Anti-Affinity

    2. Load Balancing - Introduction to Virtual Listeners / VIPs in MCP 2.0

    3. Security Groups - Introduction to Security Groups

    4. SSL Offload - Introduction to Virtual Listeners / VIPs in MCP 2.0

  4. You cannot downgrade a Network Domain type from Enterprise to either Advanced or Essentials if you are using any of the features associated with Enterprise Network Domains:
    1. Detached VLANs Introduction to Cloud Network Domains and VLANs
    2. Static Routes Introduction to Routing, Network Domain Static Routes, and SNAT in MCP 2.0 Locations
    3. Network Domain SNAT Exclusions - Introduction to Routing, Network Domain Static Routes, and SNAT in MCP 2.0 Locations

Content / Solution:

  1. From the Home page, click on the Data Center where the Network Domain you wish to Edit or Manage is located:


  2. The Data Center dashboard will be displayed. Select the Network Domain you wish to edit or manage from the list:


  3. The Network Domain dashboard will be displayed. Click on the Edit Network Domain button on the left side of the screen:


  4. The Edit Network Domain dialog popup will appear:


  5. You can now edit the Name, Description, and/or Type of the Network Domain. Once you have made the desired changes, click the Save button:

    Note: The Network Domain ID will remain constant
    Note: You cannot downgrade the Network Domain type from "Advanced" to "Essentials" if the Network Domain has the following 'Advanced' functionalities enabled:

    Note: You cannot downgrade the Network Domain type from "Enterprise" to "Advanced" or "Essentials" if the Network Domain has the following functionalities enabled:

    Otherwise, you will see the following error message, detailing what functionalities are blocking the change:


  6. The System will display a success message:


  7. The changes will be displayed:

    Note: The Network Domain's ID will remain constant.