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Server & OS Installation Guide

Version 1.2.00

August 10, 2017

Contents 2 Server & OS Installation Guide

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Contents

Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 3

1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 5

1.1 About This Guide .............................................................................................................. 5

1.2 Audience ........................................................................................................................... 5

2 Installing the Application Server ............................................................................................. 6

2.1 System and Application Requirements ............................................................................ 6

2.2 Configuring Disk Space ..................................................................................................... 7

2.2.1 Normal Disk Space Configuration ............................................................................. 7

2.2.2 Alternate Storage Configuration ............................................................................... 7

3 Installation Prerequisites ...................................................................................................... 10

3.1 The installation has the following prerequisites: ........................................................... 10

3.2 The sshd configuration must be edited to allow root login: .......................................... 10

3.3 Server Ports .................................................................................................................... 11

3.4 Application Server RMP Packages .................................................................................. 11

4 Locate, Place, Extract and Run the Installation File .............................................................. 12

4.1 Special Instructions for 7.3 Red Hat / CentOS Systems ................................................. 12

4.2 Installation Time ............................................................................................................. 13

4.3 Installation Script Interaction ......................................................................................... 14

4.4 If setting up a Master / Probe installation ..................................................................... 16

5 Request the License .............................................................................................................. 17

5.1 Install the License ........................................................................................................... 17

5.2 Add More Licenses to the Existing Server ...................................................................... 17

6 Configure Integration with Active Directory ......................................................................... 19

7 Uninstalling VPM ................................................................................................................... 21

7.1 VPM Removal without removing the OS ....................................................................... 21

8 Operating System Installation............................................................................................... 22

8.1 Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS ........................................................................... 22

8.1.1 Prerequisites: .......................................................................................................... 22

8.1.2 Installation: ............................................................................................................. 22


8.2 Installing CentOS Linux OS ............................................................................................. 23

8.2.1 Prerequisites: .......................................................................................................... 23

8.2.2 Installation: ............................................................................................................. 23

Introduction 5 Server & OS Installation Guide

1 Introduction

1.1 About This Guide

This guide provides detailed instructions for installing, configuring, and starting the server

application. Instructions are provided for using the installation package to install the

application.

1.2 Audience

This guide is intended for administrators who are responsible for installing, licensing, and

configuring the application.

Installing the Application Server 6 Server & OS Installation Guide

2 Installing the Application Server

2.1 System and Application Requirements

The basic requirements for setting up a system are described in the following table.

Note: Before provisioning your equipment, an architect should review the technical

requirements and confirm sizing for the servers to be used for the implementation of the

application in your environment.

Requirement Type Component and Version

Operating System - Certified Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3 (64 bit)*

CentOS Linux 7.3 (64 bit)

***OS CANNOT BE UPGRADED AFTER VDC INSTALL***

*Install 7.x OS using “Server with GUI” option All database access is protected with SSL if using Linux 7.3

Operating System - Supported Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.6, 6.7 and 6.8 (64 bit)

CentOS Linux 6.6, 6.7 and 6.8 (64 bit)

Operating System - Locale Operating System must use the en_US locale.

Database PostgreSQL 9.4.5 server (included with VDC)

Web Server Tomcat 8.0.30 (included with VDC)

Virtual Server VMware Workstation or ESXi 4,5,6

Client Applications Internet Explorer v11 (minimum)

Firefox 52 (minimum)

Google Chrome 57 (minimum)

Adobe® Flash Player® 25

PuTTY (for server installation)

WinSCP (for server installation)

Disk Throughput 200 MB/sec

Minimum Disk Space 500 GB

Physical Memory 16 GB

Virtual Memory Minimum: 1.5x Physical Memory

CPUs Quad Core Intel E3-1230 v5 and above

Certified – Full set of test cases were executed during the release of this version of the product

using these Operating Systems.


Supported – These Operating System versions will be supported for production use of the

application.

For the most up to date list of certified and supported Operating Systems for this version of the

application please refer to the Release Notes.

2.2 Configuring Disk Space

Minimum disk space, memory, and CPU requirements are for a basic installation of the

application. Prior to a production deployment, an architect should review the technical

requirements and confirm sizing for the servers to be used for the implementation of the

application.

2.2.1 Normal Disk Space Configuration

Minimum disk space (500 GB) can be allocated as follows:

– 50 GB – OS (not including swap space)

– 50 GB – VDC application with a default location of /opt/VDC

– 200 GB – VDC database with a default location of /usr/local/pgsql

– 200 GB – Backup with a default location of /opt/VDC.BACKUP. The allocation

of external file system space for backups is recommended in all instances.

Note: The minimum requirements do not apply to all instances. As the

number of monitored devices and monitored points increases, the minimum

requirements have to be adjusted. Consult with an engineer before

provisioning the server.

2.2.2 Alternate Storage Configuration

If you have very limited disk space on the default installation directories (/opt, /usr), alternate

storage can be installed to a different directory.

To set up this capability, execute the following command to specify the alternate storage areas

for the application and database:

./install -v vdc_storage_home -d db_storage_home

o 50 GB – VDC application with a default location of vdc_storage_home

o 200 GB – VDC database with a default location of db_storage_home

o For example, if you have very limited disk space under /usr/local, /opt, or both

but you have lots of space under /BIGSTORAGE/DB and /BIGSTORAGE/VDC, you

could specify the following:

./install -v /BIGSTORAGE/VDC -d /BIGSTORAGE/DB

Note: The installer will still create /opt/VDC and /usr/local/pgsql for storing key content. Please

allocate 1 GB to each one of these directories.


The server needs a static IP or static Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) IP so

that its IP address does not change.

Note: Static DHCP enables the DHCP server on your router to assign the same IP address

to a specific LAN computer automatically. This feature is required if you want an

interface to have the same IP address.

Note: Edit the /etc/hosts file prior to starting the install script to include the hostname

and IP address of the host or the script will fail

Your system must support the Software Development kit. You can select this option

when you install the Red Hat Enterprise Linux server and CentOS instance

Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux) should be disabled.

The installation package will create two users (vdc and postgres) and one group (vdc) as

part of the installation. These groups and users are required for the software to function

properly.

Ensure that your system allows suid for all of the VDC disk partitions.


Refer to the chart 1.2 below for the maximum supported solution based on hardware

defined in chart 1.1.

CPUs Intel(R) Core™ i7-4790K

Number of Cores 6

CPU Speed 4.00 GHZ

RAM 24 GB

Number of Probes 1

Figure 1.1 (*All-in-One System Config)

Total Devices 500,000

Total Ports 4,000,000

Total Cables 500,000

Monitor Devices 25,000/Probe

Monitor Point 250,000/Probe

Probe Interval 5 min

Total Building 20

Total Floor 40

Total FMA 30,000

Largest Room FMA 5,000

Largest Room Devices 50,000

Concurrent User 25

Total Probes 10

Figure 1.2 (Solution Supported based on 1.1)

Note: The above provisioning is provided based on performance testing during

development of this release. For additional scaling Consult with an engineer before

provisioning the server.

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3 Installation Prerequisites

3.1 The installation has the following prerequisites:

The following information is required:

o Host IP Address

Note: Edit the /etc/hosts file prior to starting the install script to include the

hostname and IP address of the host or the script will fail.

o Root Password (Installation must be run as the root user on the server.)

o Hostname

o URL

Note: FQDN is not mandatory. It can be a resolvable hostname.

VPM servers must allow trusted relationships using the authorized_keys2 file between

the root, vdc, and postgres user accounts on each server and between the master and

remote probe servers.

The /tmp directory needs to have execution rights for certain scripts in the installer and

post install to be able to run properly

3.2 The sshd configuration must be edited to allow root login:

1. Change to root user (su root). 2. Edit the sshd configuration file /etc/ssh/sshd_config.

Find the line containing the string "PermitRootLogin No" and set it to "PermitRootLogin Yes". Ensure there ites no # at the start of this line.

3. Restart the sshd daemon (service sshd restart). Note: During installation, it is necessary for the installation script to create various configuration tasks, which require system administrator privileges. These tasks include: install pre-prerequisite RPM packages, build and install prerequisite 3rd party library packages, create postgres and vdc users, create postgres and vdc application file systems, create system scripts to auto startup and shutdown the application and create crontab jobs to schedule key tasks.

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3.3 Server Ports

The following TCP/UDP ports must be open for VPM.

Note: For polling ports some customers may configure custom ports for interfacing with devices

on these protocols and these custom ports would need to be open as well. The ports listed

below are the default ports for the respective protocol listed.

# Port Type Port Port Usage

1 TCP 22 SSH 2 TCP 80 or 443 Web (HTTP or HTTPS)

3 TCP 1200 RMI Communication

4 TCP 5432 Postgres Database 5 UDP 161 SNMP Polling

6 UDP 162 SNMP Trap Listener

7 TCP 502 Modbus Polling

8 TCP 47808 Bacnet Polling

9 TCP 6580 RFCode Polling

3.4 Application Server RMP Packages

The server RPM packages are installed on the server during the OS installation. If the server is

being installed to an existing Linux operating system, some file directory references may differ

from those documented in this guide.

Note: When installing RedHat/CentOS 7.x, it is required that the "Server with GUI" option is

selected when the OS installer prompts for package selection.

Locate, Place, Extract and Run the Installation File 12 Server & OS Installation Guide

4 Locate, Place, Extract and Run the Installation File

Read through all of this section before launching the installer. There are several special

situations that require additional parameters to the install command.

Note: The folder reference in this set of instructions may not be the same folder used on your

server. Please substitute your actual folder reference in place of /opt/Install if needed.

1. Create the /opt/Install directory. If this directory already exists, then continue to step 2. mkdir /opt/Install

2. The installation file should be placed within the /opt/Install directory. If the installation package is not within that directory, you need to move the package to the /opt/Install directory. Once the package is in the /opt/Install directory, you need to change to the /opt/Install directory. cd /opt/Install

3. Extract the install package. tar –xvf /opt/Install/‘Application filename goes here’ Note: You do not have to decompress it as the tar command automatically decompresses it. We recommend you take a VM snapshot at this point.

4. Capture the entire installation process in a log file by executing this script: script /opt/Install/install.log Important! Always execute this step. If the installation runs into any problems, you can send this file (install.log) to Customer Support. We recommend you take a VM snapshot at this point.

5. Start the installation by executing these commands: cd /opt/Install/"VDC"InstallerVersion-Installer/ Note: Before you run the installer script, read through the next few sections to clearly identify the scenario that fits your installation. The installer requires a series of responses from you. Note: Edit the /etc/hosts file prior to starting the install script to include the hostname and IP address of the host or the script will fail. ./install

4.1 Special Instructions for 7.3 Red Hat / CentOS Systems

The VPM installer uses external RedHat / CentOS 7.3 YUM repositories for installing VPM.

These repositories can be from one of 3 sources. Depending on the source, the install command

may require additional parameters.


1. The default RedHat / CentOS YUM repository, which a customer has already subscribed to. To check if this repository is available, run "yum grouplist" to see if YUM group lists can be retrieved successfully. To use this repository, no additional parameter is required when invoking the VPM installation script. Example: ./install

2. The DVD disc which was used to set up the current VPM Server OS. To use this repository, a "-c" parameter is required when invoking the VPM installation script. Example: ./install -c

3. The DVD ISO image file which was used to set up the current VPM Server OS. To use this repository, a "-o ISO_FILE_NAME" parameter is required when invoking the VPM installation script. Example: ./install -o CentOS-7-x86_64-DVD-1611.iso

Note: When installing RedHat/CentOS, it is required that the "Server with GUI" option is


4.2 Installation Time

The install command runs through a series of prompts and then runs several configuration scripts. The initial

interactive portion is not lengthy but the following automated scripts and configuration can take 45 minutes or

more depending on the CPU, memory and disk speed of the server.


4.3 Installation Script Interaction

The installation script prompts for a series of inputs to configure the installation correctly.

Note: Edit the /etc/hosts file prior to starting the install script to include the hostname and IP

address of the host or the script will fail.

Note: If you are prompted for not running a supported operating system, discontinue the

installation script and contact Customer Support.

Note: VPM has the ability to run the installation in transactional mode. If the upgrade process

is terminated abnormally, the upgrade script will restore both the application directory and

database prior to the migration process.

Follow these steps: (be careful, there is no undo process once you hit enter)

1. Discontinue Python processes that are running by answering yes when prompted. 2. Specify the following information:

a. Time zone Region Type the region that matches the time zone to be set for the server. You must select from the options given and type them exactly as they appear. For example, in the United States select “America”

b. Time zone City Type the city/region for setting the time zone for the server. You must select from the options given and type them exactly as they appear. For example, for the East Coast of the United States, select New_York

c. Current Server Clock Verify the server time displayed in the prompt. If the time does not need adjustment, type no and continue with step 3. If yes, then provide answers to the following prompts to correct the system clock: Enter Year (between 11 and 99): Enter Month (between 1 and 12): Enter Day (between 1 and 31): Enter Hour (between 0 and 23): Enter Minute (between 0 and 59): Set the year=/month=/day= hour= :minute=, (yes/no): Answer yes to accept, no to repeat the steps for setting date/time.

3. Select the component to install a. all-in-one

Select this option for a single server instance where all components of the server are installed to the same server. You will then go directly to step 4.

b. master Select this option if this server will be the master server for the architecture which contains the database and web server components of the application.


You will be prompted to enter all probe server IP addresses or network masks and to enter an empty line when done. Then you will continue to step 4.

c. probe Select this option if you are installing a remote probe server only. You will be asked to install the master VDC instances before installing the probe instances. Prompts will ask you to continue, yes or no. If no, the installation process will terminate. If yes, answer these prompts: Please enter the Master VDC Server IP: Please enter this VDC Server IP: Please enter the VDC master database IP: Please enter this VDC probe database IP: Then you will continue to the section marked “SMTP server IP”

d. master-db (master database) Select this option to only install the master-database. You will be prompted: Please enter the Master VDC Server IP: Enter all Probe Server IP addresses or network masks. If the Master Server runs on a different server than the Master DB Server, enter the Master Server IP as well. Enter an empty line when done. Then you will continue to step 4.

4. Provide the following configuration information: a. Please enter the VPM WEB URL

Specify the URL that will be used to access the web interface in a browser, for example: tampa10.visualdatacenter.com. Do not include http:// or https:// Note: This value does not have to be a fully qualified domain name. For example, tampa10 or tampa10.visualdatacenter.com would work.

b. VPM Server IP Specify the IP Address of this server.

c. VPM master database IP (This item only appears if in item 3 you indicated you are setting up the master or master-db component) Please enter the VDC master database IP:

d. SMTP Server IP Specify the IP Address of the SMTP server to be used for delivering system and notification emails to users. The default value 127.0.0.1 enables the Linux mail system to be used for delivery of these messages. For reliability, it is highly recommended that you configure your internal company SMTP server information for to reliably deliver notifications and alert information to recipients. If you do not want to configure now, press Enter.

e. Notification Email Message-From Specify the From address to be used when alarm notifications are delivered to users. This address will appear in the From field in the recipient mail Inbox.

f. Message-To addresses Specify the system administrator email address to receive system alarm notification alerts on internal operations and performance.

g. Email server authentication


If the SMTP server does not require authentication, type no. If it does, type yes and complete the following prompts: Please enter email server login user name: Please enter email server login user password:

h. Metric System If the default attribute settings should be in metric, type yes. Otherwise, type no to use the US setting. At this point the system will automatically continue with the installation for an hour or more.

5. When done, stop the installation log capture by executing this command: a. exit

If you do not execute this step, the log capture file will be incomplete. 6. We recommend you take a VM snapshot at this point.

4.4 If setting up a Master / Probe installation

Be sure you have completed the steps above under “Locate, Place, Extract and Run the

Installation File” and “Installation Script Interaction” sections for each Master and Probe server.

Then on the Master server, perform the following steps to vdclink the Master and Probe(s).

1. On master server, be sure you are the root user. Enter /opt/INSTALL/VDC-5.0-Installer/scripts/vdclink Note: You should know the password for root and vdc users on both master and probe server(s) before continuing.

2. Would you like to continue: yes or no. Type no to end the install process. Type yes to continue.

3. Enter IP of master VDC database server: 4. Enter IP of the slave (probe) VDC database server:

(Do this for each probe server and enter an empty line when done) 5. Are these correct: yes or no.

If no, the install process ends. If yes, continue. 6. The install process begins and runs several minutes.

Note: You can ignore the many “Possible Break-in attempt!” warnings that will appear. 7. If prompted to do so, enter the root password of probe server: 8. If prompted to do so, enter the vdc user password of probe server: 9. When done a prompt will appear on the line immediately after “starting crond OK.”

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5 Request the License

1. For each server, generate the license request key file by executing this command: /opt/VDC/bin/vdckeyreq> /opt/Install/key.req

2. For installations other than “all-in-one” it is recommended that you give a unique name to each key request, for example masterkey.req or probekey.req.

3. Email the key.reg file(s) to the Optimum Path Licensing department, and the license activation key will be sent to you. Also include the URL used for the installation.

5.1 Install the License

To activate the software, you must apply your valid license key to enable features in the

application. If a USB license key is being used, plug in the USB key to the server and follow these

instructions to generate and install the software license on each server.

Follow these steps:

1. Copy the license key file to a local directory and then use WinSCP to copy it to /opt/VDC/.vdc on the VDC server.

2. Execute the permission setting script as follows: /opt/VDC/bin/setperm

3. Reboot by executing this command: reboot

When the server reboots, the processes automatically start. You can access the application on

the master server by using the 3D Client software or the 2D web user interface. To access the

VDC application, enter the system URL in the browser.

The default access combination is user = admin and password = Monitor#1.

System administrators are strongly encouraged to change the default admin user password

immediately after installation is completed.

5.2 Add More Licenses to the Existing Server

You can add more licenses to an existing installation of the server and enable the application to

recognize the new license files. This procedure describes how to activate the license key on the

server.

Follow these steps:

1. Type this command: rm –f /opt/VDC/.vdc/*

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2. Copy the *.vdc license files into the /opt/VDC/.vdc directory. 3. Execute this command:

/opt/VDC/bin/setperm 4. Restart the server by executing this command:

reboot

You can access the application by using the 3D Client software or the 2D web interface by

entering the URL for the system in the browser. The additional device licenses will be available

when users log into the system again.

Configure Integration with Active Directory 19 Server & OS Installation Guide

6 Configure Integration with Active Directory

he application support the use of multiple Active Directory domains. Usernames, Groups, and

passwords must be created in VDC and must be the same as those in Active Directory in order

for integration to complete successfully. After they have been created you can link them using

the following steps:

1. Login to VDC server using SSH. 2. Change directory to cd /opt/VDC/bin. 3. Run vdctools: ./vdctools 4. At the prompt select 12 Configure Active Directory 5. At the next prompt select 1 Configure Active Directory

Note: Option has same name as previous selection 6. At the next prompt select 1 Add a new Active Directory configuration 7. Enter the Active Directory Server Name

Note: This is a user defined name for reference with this application 8. Enter the Active Directory server IP 9. Enter the Active Directory server port 10. Enter the Active Directory server domain 11. Enter r to return to the main menu

Note: If you need to configure more Active Directory domains repeat steps 5-11 for each one.

12. Enter 2 Enable Active Directory 13. Enter a Company name – it will be created as a company in the application if it doesn’t

already exist 14. Enter a Department name – it will be created as a department in the application if it

doesn’t exist Note: At this point the application server will restart itself. Please wait for it to completely restart before attempting to login, this can take up to 20 minutes.

Additional Notes:

Except for the "super administrator", the server authenticates users against the Active

Directory database instead of the server database.

A user is permitted to login when these conditions are met:

The user ID and password are authenticated by Active Directory.

The user belongs to at least one Active Directory-mapped application group.

For a user already logged into Visual Data Center, deleting the user or changing the

user's group membership will have no impact on the user until the user logs out and

logs back in.

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Once a user is permitted to login to the application, the application will create/update

mirrored user info in the application when necessary. The following Active Directory

attributes are significant to the application:

Active Directory Attribute VDC Usage

sAMAccountName Mapped as User ID

memberOf Mapped as Group Names

company Mapped as the Company container for the user.

If the company field is empty, the user is assigned to "Unknown" company.

If the company does not exist in the application, it will be created automatically.

department Mapped as the Department container for the user.

If the department field is empty, the user is assigned to "Unknown" department.

If the department does not exist in the application, it will be created automatically.

givenName Mapped to First Name

sn Mapped to Last Name

mail Email

mobile Phone

Uninstalling VPM 21 Server & OS Installation Guide

7 Uninstalling VPM

7.1 VPM Removal without removing the OS

1. Login VPM Server as root user. 2. Remove VPM startup scripts.

rm /etc/init.d/vdc

rm /etc/rc5.d/S99vdc

3. Remove cronjob for “root” user. crontab -e [In vi, use “dd” command to delete ALL lines] [When all the lines are deleted, run “:wq” command to save the change]

4. Remove cronjob for “vdc” user. su - vdc

crontab -e

[In vi, use “dd” command to delete ALL lines] [When all the lines are deleted, run “:wq” command to save the change]

5. Reboot the VPM server. reboot

6. Login VPM Server as root user. 7. Delete Postgres database.

rm -rf /usr/local/pgsql

8. Delete VDC install. rm -rf /opt/VDC

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8 Operating System Installation

8.1 Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS

Currently certified: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3 64-bit

Also supported: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.6, 6.7 and 6.8 (64 bit)

Visual Data Center server must be a 64-bit version, 32-bit is not compatible.

The server operating system cannot be upgraded after VDC software is installed. Any

upgrade will void support.

When installing RedHat/CentOS, it is required that the "Server with GUI" option is


8.1.1 Prerequisites:

Ensure the machine has at least 16GB memory and 500GB free disk space.

8.1.2 Installation:

Note: Depending on the version of Red Hat that you are installing, the prompts may be in a

different order.

Load the Red Hat installation media.

Note: If you are installing a VM, make sure that you select "Linux" as the Guest

Operating System version and "Other 2.6x Linux (64-bit)" as the version.

Hit the "Enter" key to install in graphical mode and select the "Install or upgrade an

existing system" and hit the "Enter" key.

Select the correct language and select "Next."

Select the appropriate keyboard configuration and select “Next.”

Select the Basic Storage Devices installation radio button and select “Next.”

Select the “Yes, discard and data” option to ensure you have a clean disk.

Create a hostname for the server.

Note: You must configure a hostname, it cannot be localhost.localdomain.

Select the geographical location of where the server is to be placed and select “Next.”

Provide a root password and select “Next.”

Select the Use All Space option and the Review and Modify partitioning layout checkbox

and select “Next.”

Remove all partitions except for the Swap and / directories. Allocate all the disk space to

the / directory.

Note: If your instance requires special/different partitioning that what is described

below, consult with a Visual Data Center Support Engineer to discuss partitioning.

Check "Software Development" and click "Next."


Note: If your system requires additional packages to be installed, take note of the

packages that need to be installed. Visual Data Center Support Engineers will need

knowledge of these additional packages prior to OS level build.

Click "Next."

After server completes the OS install select the "Reboot" option.

After the server reboots, click "Forward."

Click "Forward."

Select "Disabled" for SELinux Settings and click "Yes" to confirm.

Consult that the date and time are correct. Select "Forward."

Create the user "vdc." Take note of the user's password as the system administrator will

need knowledge of it. Select the "Forward" button.

Select "Forward" on the Sound Card menu.

Select "Finish" on the Additional CDs menu. Select "OK" to confirm.

8.2 Installing CentOS Linux OS

Currently certified: CentOS Linux 7.3 64-bit

Also supported: CentOS Linux 6.6, 6.7 and 6.8 (64 bit)

Visual Data Center server must be a 64-bit version, 32-bit is not compatible.

The server operating system cannot be upgraded after VDC software is installed. Any

upgrade will void support.

When installing RedHat/CentOS, it is required that the "Server with GUI" option is


8.2.1 Prerequisites:

Ensure the machine has at least 16GB memory and 500GB free disk space.

8.2.2 Installation:

Note: Depending on the version of CentOS that you are installing, the prompts may be in a

different order.

Load the CentOS installation media.

Note: If you are installing a VM, make sure that you select "Linux" as the Guest

Operating System version and "Other 2.6x Linux (64-bit)" as the version.

Hit the "Enter" key to install in graphical mode and select the "Install or upgrade an

existing system" and hit the "Enter" key.

Use the "Tab" key to select the "OK" button to test the media before installation and hit

the "Enter" key.

Use the "Tab" key to select the "Test" button to test the media and hit the "Enter" key.


Proceed with the Linux media software installation on if the media is tested successfully.

If the media is successful, hit the "Enter" key on the "OK" button to proceed.

Use the "Tab" key to select the "Continue" button and hit the "Enter" key.

The CentOS installation will begin after media testing. You will be prompted with the

CentOS Installation home screen, use the "Tab" key to select the "Next" button an click

the "Enter" key.

Select the language that is appropriate for your server instance. Select the "Next"

button to continue.

Select the keyboard configuration that is appropriate for your server instance. Select the

"Next" button to continue.

Select the "Basic Storage Devices" radio button. Select the "Next" key to continue.

Use the "Tab" key to select the "Re-initialize all" button and select "Next" button to

continue.

Set the hostname for the server. The hostname must be defined and must be different

than localhost.localdomain. Keep record of the set hostname for licensing purposes.

Select the "Next" button to continue.

Select your appropriate time zone for your server. The time zone must be the time zone

of where the server is located. Hit the "Next" button to continue.

Set the root password. Keep record of the root password as the system administrator

will need to know this. Select the "Next" button to continue.

Select the radio button for "Use All Space" and at the bottom of the window check the

"Review and modify partitioning layout" to set adjust the partitions. Select the "Next"

button to continue.

Note: If your instance requires special/different partitioning that what is described

below, consult with a Visual Data Center Support Engineer to discuss partitioning.

Click on the lv_home partition, and click the "Delete" button to remove the home

partition.

Select the "Delete" button to confirm deletion of the home partition.

Select on the lv_root partition and click the "Edit" button.

Resize the root partition to include all the remaining disk space. Click the "OK" button.

Once the home partition has been removed and the root partition has been allocated all

the available disk space, select the "Next" button to continue.

Select the "Format" button to format the partitions to the server.

Select "Write changes to disk" button to confirm changes.

Select the radio button for "Software Development Workstation." Your system must be

compatible for accepting the Software Development Workstation option. If it is not

compatible please consult with a Visual Data Center Support Engineer immediately and

do not commence with Linux installation. Select the "Next" button to continue with

installation.


Note: If your system requires additional packages for installation of Linux server, please

take note of the additional packages/libraries and report them to the VDC Support

Engineer in charge of your account.

The CentOS installation will commence.

Once installation is complete, select the "Reboot" button to reboot the system and to

commence with the final stages of the installation.

From the Welcome screen, select the "Forward" button.

Enter "vdc" for the username and full name fields. Set a desired password in the

password and confirm password fields. Keep note of the set passwords as the system

administrator will need knowledge of it. Select the "Forward" button to continue.

Adjust the date and time if necessary. Select the "Forward" button.

Click the "OK" button and ignore the "kdump" message.

Click the "Finish" button.

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