Installing the
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 athttps://my.vmware.com/ . ThisSolutionPackrequires a license for the SolutionPack for Transaction and the Transaction Collector.
- 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. TheM&R (Watch4net) Installation and Configuration Guideprovides for more information.
- 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 theCollectorandReportslist boxes.
- ClickNext.For each list box you select, a screen appears.
- ClickNextafter you complete each screen.
- When theTransaction Collectorscreen appears, set these values:
- Transaction Collector Host or IP: The IP address of the host where the Transaction Collector is running.
- Transaction Collector port: The port used for communication by the Transaction Collector.
- Transaction Collector username: The M&R login name where you installed the Transaction Collector. (This field displaysadminby default.)
- Transaction Collector password: The M&R password where you installed the Transaction Collector.
- Transaction Collector instance: The instance name of the Transaction Collector, such asgeneric-transaction.
If using more than one Transaction Collector instance, click+to add more credentials. - 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.
- Select to verify the installedSolutionPack.