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Update System Name (Freeform)

You can change Freeform system names from the Topology or Systems view.

Update System Name (from Topology)

  1. From the blueprint, navigate to Staged > Physical > Topology and click Edit to open the topology editor.
    Staged network topology view with active Physical and Topology sections, allowing edits to connections between switches and systems.
    CAUTION:

    Be careful. If you click away from the topology editor after making changes without clicking Save, your changes are discarded.
  2. In the topology editor, click the system to change, then click the Manage selected nodes properties button that becomes available. (You can also open the same dialog by clicking the settings button for the selected system. It's the gear at the top-right of the system.)
    Network topology interface with nodes switch_1, switch_2, switch_3, and sys_1 connected by lines. Node switch_1 is highlighted with a pop-up showing editable properties like name, hostname, and tags. Toolbar for managing topology at the bottom. Save and Cancel buttons at the top right.
  3. Enter the new name in the Name field.
  4. To close the dialog, click anywhere on the canvas outside of the dialog.
  5. Click Save to stage your changes, exit the topology editor and return to the Topology view. (If you leave the page without saving, your changes are discarded.)
When you're ready to activate your changes, commit them from the Uncommitted tab.

Update System Name (from Systems)

  1. From the blueprint, navigate to Staged > Physical > Systems and click the system name to go to details for that system.
    Network management interface in Staged section, Physical tab, Systems sub-tab. System switch_1: Type INTERNAL, Tags red, Deploy Mode Deploy, Device Profile Juniper vQFX, Serial Number 525400F935A6, Hostname switch1, Operation Mode FULL CONTROL, Config Template junos_configuration.jinja, unassigned Property Set.
    Note:

    You can also get to the Systems details page from the Topology view. From the blueprint, navigate to Staged > Physical > Topology and select the system to update.
  2. In the panel on the right, click the Properties tab, then click the Edit button for the Name field.
    Network management interface showing switch_1 selected with connections to sys_1 and switch_2. Right panel displays switch_1 properties, including name and Juniper vQFX device profile. Tabs for Topology, Systems, Links, and Aggregate Links. Aggregate links checkbox checked.
  3. Enter the new name and click the Save button. (To cancel the change, click the gray discard button.)
    GUI for managing network devices: Network diagram with switch_1 connected to sys_1 and switch_2. Properties panel to edit device name and profile.
    The panel shows the values for the active blueprint and the staged blueprint.
When you're ready to activate your changes, commit them from the Uncommitted tab.