Host Registration

Host Registration connects an LGF host to Air Traffic Control (ATC), enabling centralized visibility, inventory tracking, and bench synchronization.

Overview

When a host is registered with ATC:

• The host reports its identity and inventory to ATC
• All benches on the host are synchronized
• The host becomes manageable from the ATC interface

Registration is initiated from the Operator Console on the host.

Step 1 — Obtain Registration Secret (ATC)

1. Log in to the ATC interface.
2. Navigate to Setup.
3. Locate the Registration Secret.
4. Copy the secret value.

Important: Treat the registration secret like a password. Anyone with this value can register a host with ATC.

Step 2 — Configure Host (Operator Console)

1. Open the Operator Console on the host.
2. Navigate to:
   Settings → Air Traffic Control (ATC)
3. Enter the following values:

• ATC URL: Base URL of the ATC server
• ATC Registration Secret: Secret copied from ATC
• Host Key: Unique identifier (recommended: FQDN)
• Display Name: Human-readable host name

Step 3 — Register Host

1. Click Register Host With ATC and Sync Benches.

This performs two actions:

• Registers the host with ATC
• Immediately synchronizes all benches

Step 4 — Verify Registration

After successful registration:

• Token Present: Yes
• Stored Token: Populated
• Token Expiration: Displayed
• ATC URL: Confirmed

The host is now connected to ATC.

Syncing Benches

After registration, you can manually sync benches at any time:

• Click Sync Benches Now

This updates ATC with the current state of all benches on the host.

Expected Result

• The host appears in the ATC Hosts list
• All benches are visible in ATC
• Ongoing synchronization keeps ATC up to date

Important Notes

• Registration requires a valid ATC URL and secret
• Host Key should be stable and unique (FQDN recommended)
• Registration creates a persistent authentication token
• Token expiration is managed by ATC
• Re-registration may be required if the token expires or is revoked

Troubleshooting

• Registration fails:
  • Verify ATC URL is reachable
  • Confirm registration secret is correct
• No benches appear in ATC:
  • Click Sync Benches Now