Agent functions

Online 

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. 

 

Offline 

Brings down the IP address that is specified in the Address attribute. 

Monitor 

Monitors the interface to test if the IP address that is associated with the interface is alive. 

Clean 

Brings down the IP address that is associated with the specified interface.