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The edge server or tool begins the process by publishing a segment discovery message using its current set of address, port, protocol, username, and password, initially beginning with the default values indicated in in step 1- Default Discovery Endpoint above.
3- Segment Approval and Provisioning
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When the provisioning message connection name is “referral”, the tool or segment uses the resulting address and access details to publish another discovery message, returning to step 2- Segment Discovery Publication in this process. Otherwise, the segment or tool verifies that the connection name provided matches the current connection name. When no connection name is known, the connection name from the provisioning message is always accepted.
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6- Referral Services
It is possible that the default discovery endpoint described above points to a referral service. This service can identify the segment, tool, or device, perhaps from its description and designated MACID, and can direct the unit to its CMS or to another referral service.
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