AIX: HP-UX: Configures the IP address to the NIC. Checks if another system is using the IP address. Uses the ifconfig command to set the IP address on a unique alias on the interface.
Linux and Solaris: Configures the IP address to the NIC. Checks if another system is using the IP address. Uses the ifconfig command to set the IP address on a unique alias on the interface.
Linux and ESX: Sends out a gratuitous ARP.
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