Verifying the pre-condition

It is always a good idea to work with a functioning system before moving to the next set of steps. This will help you avoid the situation where subsequent actions start to fail. Throughout this book, we will highlight such strategies and provide you with guidance so that you’ll be successful.

Tip

The following set of commands can help you verify any pre-conditions and ensure that you are working with a properly functioning Management Hub.

1. Verify that HZN_ORG_ID and HZN_EXCHANGE_USER_AUTH are set in your working shell:

   env | grep HZN

   You should expect to see HZN_ORG_ID and HZN_EXCHANGE_USER_AUTH as defined environment variables.

2. Check that the hzn CLI is installed and the Edge agent is running.

   hzn version

   You should expect to see text output similar to the following:

   Horizon CLI version: 2.30.0-1491
   Horizon Agent version: 2.30.0-1491

3. Verify that you can access the Management Hub:

   hzn exchange version

   You should expect to see text output...