Network configuration options
Contains the endpoints for configuring networking on SPS.
URL
GET https://<IP-address-of-SPS>/api/configuration/network
Cookies
session_id |
Contains the authentication token of the user |
Required |
The value of the session ID cookie received from the REST server in the authentication response, for example, a1f71d030e657634730b9e887cb59a5e56162860. For more information on authentication, see Authenticate to the SPS REST API.
NOTE: This session ID refers to the connection between the REST client and the SPS REST API. It is not related to the sessions that SPS records (and which also have a session ID, but in a different format). |
Sample request
The following command lists network configuration options.
curl --cookie cookies.txt https://<IP-address-of-SPS>/api/configuration/network
Response
The following is a sample response received when listing network configuration options.
For more information on the meta object, see Message format.
{
"items": [
{
"key": "dns",
"meta": {
"href": "/api/configuration/network/dns"
}
},
{
"key": "ip_forwarding_rule_pairs",
"meta": {
"href": "/api/configuration/network/ip_forwarding_rule_pairs"
}
},
{
"key": "naming",
"meta": {
"href": "/api/configuration/network/naming"
}
},
{
"key": "nics",
"meta": {
"href": "/api/configuration/network/nics"
}
},
{
"key": "routing",
"meta": {
"href": "/api/configuration/network/routing"
}
}
],
"meta": {
"first": "/api/configuration/aaa",
"href": "/api/configuration/network",
"last": "/api/configuration/x509",
"next": "/api/configuration/passwords",
"parent": "/api/configuration",
"previous": "/api/configuration/management",
"transaction": "/api/transaction"
}
}
dns |
The address of the primary and secondary DNS server. |
ip_forwarding_rule_pairs |
Rules for routing between the network interfaces. |
naming |
DNS search domain, hostname, and appliance nickname settings. |
nics |
References the endpoints of the three physical network interfaces. |
routing |
Routing table. Defines the address of the gateway server for each configured subnet. |
Status and error codes
The following table lists the typical status and error codes for this request. For a complete list of error codes, see Application level error codes.
401 |
Unauthenticated |
The requested resource cannot be retrieved because the client is not authenticated and the resource requires authorization to access it. The details section contains the path that was attempted to be accessed, but could not be retrieved. |
403 |
Unauthorized |
The requested resource cannot be retrieved because the client is not authorized to access it. The details section contains the path that was attempted to be accessed, but could not be retrieved. |
404 |
NotFound |
The requested object does not exist. |
DNS servers
Contains the address of the primary and secondary DNS server.
URL
GET https://<IP-address-of-SPS>/api/configuration/network/dns
Cookies
session_id |
Contains the authentication token of the user |
Required |
The value of the session ID cookie received from the REST server in the authentication response, for example, a1f71d030e657634730b9e887cb59a5e56162860. For more information on authentication, see Authenticate to the SPS REST API.
NOTE: This session ID refers to the connection between the REST client and the SPS REST API. It is not related to the sessions that SPS records (and which also have a session ID, but in a different format). |
Sample request
The following command lists the configured DNS servers.
curl --cookie cookies.txt https://<IP-address-of-SPS>/api/configuration/network/dns
Response
The following is a sample response received when listing the configured DNS servers.
For more information on the meta object, see Message format.
{
"body": {
"primary": "192.168.56.1",
"secondary": null
},
"key": "dns",
"meta": {
"first": "/api/configuration/network/dns",
"href": "/api/configuration/network/dns",
"last": "/api/configuration/network/routing",
"next": "/api/configuration/network/ip_forwarding_rule_pairs",
"parent": "/api/configuration/network",
"previous": null,
"transaction": "/api/transaction"
}
}
key |
|
string |
Top level element, contains the ID of the endpoints. |
body |
|
Top level element (string) |
Contains the addresses of the DNS servers. |
|
primary |
string |
The IP address of the primary DNS server. |
|
secondary |
string |
The address of the secondary DNS server. |
Modify the address of the DNS servers
To modify the address of a DNS server, you have to:
-
Open a transaction
For more information, see Open a transaction.
-
Modify the JSON object of the endpoint.
PUT the modified JSON object to the https://<IP-address-of-SPS>/api/configuration/network/dns endpoint. You can find a detailed description of the available parameters listed in Element .
-
Commit your changes
For more information, see Commit a transaction.
Status and error codes
The following table lists the typical status and error codes for this request. For a complete list of error codes, see Application level error codes.
201 |
Created |
The new resource was successfully created. |
401 |
Unauthenticated |
The requested resource cannot be retrieved because the client is not authenticated and the resource requires authorization to access it. The details section contains the path that was attempted to be accessed, but could not be retrieved. |
403 |
Unauthorized |
The requested resource cannot be retrieved because the client is not authorized to access it. The details section contains the path that was attempted to be accessed, but could not be retrieved. |
404 |
NotFound |
The requested object does not exist. |
Routing between interfaces
Configures routing between network interfaces. To use an interface in single-interface router mode, configure both interface_a and interface_b elements to reference that same interface.
URL
GET https://<IP-address-of-SPS>/api/configuration/network/ip_forwarding_rule_pairs
Cookies
session_id |
Contains the authentication token of the user |
Required |
The value of the session ID cookie received from the REST server in the authentication response, for example, a1f71d030e657634730b9e887cb59a5e56162860. For more information on authentication, see Authenticate to the SPS REST API.
NOTE: This session ID refers to the connection between the REST client and the SPS REST API. It is not related to the sessions that SPS records (and which also have a session ID, but in a different format). |
Sample request
The following command lists interface routing rules.
curl --cookie cookies.txt https://<IP-address-of-SPS>/api/configuration/network/ip_forwarding_rule_pairs
Response
The following is a sample response received when listing interface routing rules.
For more information on the meta object, see Message format.
{
"body": [
{
"interface_a": {
"key": "nic1.interfaces.ff7574025754b3df1647001",
"meta": {
"href": "/api/configuration/network/nics/nic1/interfaces/ff7574025754b3df1647001"
}
},
"interface_b": {
"key": "nic1.interfaces.ff7574025754b3df1647001",
"meta": {
"href": "/api/configuration/network/nics/nic1/interfaces/ff7574025754b3df1647001"
}
}
}
],
"key": "ip_forwarding_rule_pairs",
"meta": {
"first": "/api/configuration/network/dns",
"href": "/api/configuration/network/ip_forwarding_rule_pairs",
"last": "/api/configuration/network/routing",
"next": "/api/configuration/network/naming",
"parent": "/api/configuration/network",
"previous": "/api/configuration/network/dns",
"transaction": "/api/transaction"
}
}
key |
|
string |
Top level element, contains the ID of the endpoint. |
body |
|
Top level element (list) |
Contains the rules for routing between the network interfaces. |
|
interface_a |
string |
References the identifier of the network interface. You can configure network interfaces at the /api/configuration/network/nics/ endpoint.
To modify or add a network interface, use the value of the returned key as the value of the interface_a element, and remove any child elements (including the key). |
|
interface_b |
string |
References the identifier of the network interface. You can configure network interfaces at the /api/configuration/network/nics/ endpoint.
To modify or add a network interface, use the value of the returned key as the value of the interface_b element, and remove any child elements (including the key). |
Add a rule for routing between the network interfaces
To add a rule, you have to:
-
Open a transaction
For more information, see Open a transaction.
-
Create the JSON object for the new list of rules.
POST the JSON object to the https://<IP-address-of-SPS>/api/configuration/network/ip_forwarding_rule_pairs endpoint. You can find a detailed description of the available parameters listed in Element .
If the POST request is successful, the response includes the key of the new rule.
-
Commit your changes
For more information, see Commit a transaction.
Modify a rule for routing between the network interfaces
To modify a rule, you have to:
-
Open a transaction
For more information, see Open a transaction.
-
Modify the JSON object of the list of rules.
PUT the modified JSON object to the https://<IP-address-of-SPS>/api/configuration/network/ip_forwarding_rule_pairs endpoint. You can find a detailed description of the available parameters listed in Element .
-
Commit your changes
For more information, see Commit a transaction.
Status and error codes
The following table lists the typical status and error codes for this request. For a complete list of error codes, see Application level error codes.
201 |
Created |
The new resource was successfully created. |
401 |
Unauthenticated |
The requested resource cannot be retrieved because the client is not authenticated and the resource requires authorization to access it. The details section contains the path that was attempted to be accessed, but could not be retrieved. |
403 |
Unauthorized |
The requested resource cannot be retrieved because the client is not authorized to access it. The details section contains the path that was attempted to be accessed, but could not be retrieved. |
404 |
NotFound |
The requested object does not exist. |
Naming options
Contains the settings for the DNS search domain, hostname, and appliance nickname.
URL
GET https://<IP-address-of-SPS>/api/configuration/network/naming
Cookies
session_id |
Contains the authentication token of the user |
Required |
The value of the session ID cookie received from the REST server in the authentication response, for example, a1f71d030e657634730b9e887cb59a5e56162860. For more information on authentication, see Authenticate to the SPS REST API.
NOTE: This session ID refers to the connection between the REST client and the SPS REST API. It is not related to the sessions that SPS records (and which also have a session ID, but in a different format). |
Sample request
The following command lists the naming settings.
curl --cookie cookies.txt https://<IP-address-of-SPS>/api/configuration/network/naming
Response
The following is a sample response received when listing naming settings.
For more information on the meta object, see Message format.
{
"body": {
"domainname": "example",
"hostname": "api-docs",
"nickname": null
},
"key": "naming",
"meta": {
"first": "/api/configuration/network/dns",
"href": "/api/configuration/network/naming",
"last": "/api/configuration/network/routing",
"next": "/api/configuration/network/nics",
"parent": "/api/configuration/network",
"previous": "/api/configuration/network/ip_forwarding_rule_pairs",
"transaction": "/api/transaction"
}
}
key |
|
string |
Top level element, contains the ID of the endpoint. |
body |
|
Top level element (string) |
Contains the naming settings. |
|
domainname |
string |
The domain name of the network. |
|
hostname |
string |
The hostname of SPS. |
|
nickname |
string |
The nickname for the appliance. Use this name to distinguish between multiple SPS appliances on the network. This name is visible in the boot and core login shells. |
Modify a name
To modify a name, you have to:
-
Open a transaction
For more information, see Open a transaction.
-
Modify the JSON object of the endpoint.
PUT the modified JSON object to the https://<IP-address-of-SPS>/api/configuration/network/naming endpoint. You can find a detailed description of the available parameters listed in Element .
-
Commit your changes
For more information, see Commit a transaction.
Status and error codes
The following table lists the typical status and error codes for this request. For a complete list of error codes, see Application level error codes.
201 |
Created |
The new resource was successfully created. |
401 |
Unauthenticated |
The requested resource cannot be retrieved because the client is not authenticated and the resource requires authorization to access it. The details section contains the path that was attempted to be accessed, but could not be retrieved. |
403 |
Unauthorized |
The requested resource cannot be retrieved because the client is not authorized to access it. The details section contains the path that was attempted to be accessed, but could not be retrieved. |
404 |
NotFound |
The requested object does not exist. |