Installing a
SolutionPack
SolutionPack
After you log in as an administrator, you can install a
from Centralized Management.
- Determine whether you need a SolutionPack license file by checking the feature names and expiration dates listed in . If not listed, obtain a license by completing a Support Request (SR) form, which is available on the Online Support website at https://my.vmware.com/.
- Make sure the core modules, such as the Module-Manager, are up-to-date on all servers since not all module dependencies are validated during theSolutionPackinstallation. See theM&R (Watch4net) Installation and Configuration Guidefor more information.
- Make sure you know the name, IP address, SNMP port, and the community string of the firewall device.
- Verify the firewall is configured to allow network access to the SNMP port.
- Log in to the M&R platform with your user name and password.
- SelectAdministration.
- SelectCentralized Management.
- SelectSOLUTIONPACK CENTER.
- Select theSolutionPackin theBrowse and Install SolutionPacksscreen.
- Read the summary information and clickInstall.
- Select the components to install.
- Type the instance name.
- Select the server in one or more list boxes. For example, select the server in theData collectionandReportslist boxes.
- ClickNext.
- For each list box you select, a screen appears.
- ClickNextafter you complete each screen.
- ClickInstallafter you complete the last screen.
The installation process begins. - Select the maximize arrow next to each component to view the installation process.When the installation successfully completes, green checkmarks appear.
- After the installation is complete, select to verify the installedSolutionPack.