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Configure a SIEM device from the terminal menu

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Perform maintenance tasks without using the Trellix ESM console.

The terminal menu is an alternate way to access some SIEM functions. The options shown on the menu vary based on device type and system configuration.

  1. Start the terminal menu.

    • On a physical appliance, connect a monitor and keyboard and restart the appliance.

    • On a virtual device, start the terminal menu from the VM hypervisor.

  2. Log in with root user credentials.

    The terminal menu lists available options.

  3. Select an option by typing the associated number.

  4. Enter the values as prompted.

  5. Save your changes.

    Important

    If you exit before saving, you'll lose work.