Changing the Network Interface Card (NIC)

Changing the network interface card (NIC) interrupts any sites using IP addresses managed by that NIC.

This behavior occurs because LifeKeeper for Windows stores the NIC model information in the Switchable IP resource configuration. Since this information cannot be modified directly, you must remove and recreate the Switchable IP resources using the procedure below:

*Note 1: Before proceeding with the following steps, be sure to note the IP address resource configuration data from the Properties screen.

1. Take all IP address resources associated with the NIC being replaced, along with their dependent IIS Site resources, out of service, and then delete them.
2. Replace the NIC. Depending on the environment, environment-specific procedures may be required (for example, powering off the server before the replacement and powering it back on afterward).
3. Recreate the deleted resource hierarchy, including the IP address and IIS Site resources and their dependencies. When selecting the network interface, choose the name of the replaced NIC. Refer to the information noted in* Note 1*.

*Note 2: Changing the primary NIC could potentially affect LifeKeeper for Windows licensing. Refer to LifeKeeper Licensing for additional information on licensing.