Cisco Systems OL-8155-01 manual Installing Cisco Ipics from a Remote Location

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Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco IPICS Server Software

Installing Cisco IPICS Server Software

Installing Cisco IPICS from a Remote Location

You may find it necessary or desirable to perform the Cisco IPICS server software installation from a remote location on your network. This section describes the method for installing Cisco IPICS from a PC that is connected to the network.

Before you start the remote installation, you must transfer the installer file from the Cisco IPICS installation CD to the Cisco IPICS server. You use the one of the following methods to transfer the file:

Place the CD (or have someone place it for you) in the Cisco IPICS server and copy the installer file to the server

Place the CD in a PC and transfer the installer file to the Cisco IPICS server by using an FTP client software program, such as SSH Tectia File Transfer Client

After you transfer the file to the Cisco IPICS server, you can execute the installer from an SSH Tectia Client window with the -i console option.

To install the Cisco IPICS server software from a remote location, perform the following procedure:

Procedure

Step 1 Perform one of the following procedures to transfer the Cisco IPICS installer file to the Cisco IPICS server:

Copying the File from the CD Drive in the Server

a.Place the Cisco IPICS installation CD in the disk drive of the Cisco IPICS server or have someone place the CD in the drive for you.

b.To connect remotely to the Cisco IPICS server from your PC, open the SSH Tectia Client by choosing Start > All Programs > SSH Tectia Client > SSH Tectia Client.

c.To open a window for entering the server IP address, click Quick Connect. The Connect to Remote Host window displays.

d.In the Host field, enter the DNS name or the IP address for your Cisco IPICS server. Then, press Tab.

e.In the User Name field, enter root. Then, click Connect.

 

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Contents Release Page N T E N T S IiiManaging Licenses with the Ops Views Feature Upgrading Cisco Ipics Contents Cisco Ipics Server Installation Guide Audience IntroductionVii Related Documentation OrganizationViii Cisco CallManager Documentation Cisco IP Phone Documentation Cisco Land Mobile Radio over IPCisco Security Agent Cisco IOS DocumentationDocument Notes and Conventions Boldface fontObtaining Documentation Cisco.comProduct Documentation DVD XiiOrdering Documentation XiiiCisco Product Security Overview Documentation FeedbackXiv Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products Obtaining Technical AssistanceCisco Technical Support & Documentation Website Submitting a Service RequestXvi Definitions of Service Request Severity XviiObtaining Additional Publications and Information XviiiXix OL-8155-01 Installation Overview OverviewInstallation CD Step Description Cisco Ipics server software System Requirements Installed ComponentsHardware Requirements PMC Requirements Software Requirements Internet BrowserInstalling the Cisco Ipics Server Software Before You BeginPreinstallation Checklist Obtaining the IP Addresses for Your Cisco Ipics SystemInstalling the Cisco Linux Operating System Procedure Press the Down Arrow key to highlight Virtual Install Disk Overwrite Hard Drive Message Cisco Linux Installing Packages Window Installation Complete Window OL-8155-01 Cisco Linux Welcome Window Date and Time Window Cisco Ipics Server Installation Guide System User Window Additional CDs Window Finish Setup Window Gnome Username Field NIC2 11 Network Device Control Window 12 Network Configuration Window 13 Ethernet Device Window 14 Entering the Static IP Address 15 Entering DNS Information 16 Network Device Control Window Installing Cisco Ipics Server Software Tools TerminalInstalling the Cisco Ipics Server Software at the Server CSAProcedure 18for an example 18 Installer File on the Cisco Ipics CD 19 Run or Display Message Window 20 Introduction in the Installer Window 21 Install Set Window Appendix A, Changing the Cisco Linux Root Password OL-8155-01 23 Preinstallation Summery 24 Cisco Ipics Installation Progress Window 25 Install Complete Window 26 Restart Computer Window Installing Cisco Ipics from a Remote Location Copying the File from the CD Drive in the ServerTransferring the File from the your PC to the Server Root #./name of installer file.bin -i console 27 Starting the Remote Installation 29 Install Set Options OL-8155-01 30 Preinstallation Summary 32 Install Complete Message Terminal Manually Installing CSARoot #rpm -Uv kernel-source-2.4.21-32.0.1.EL.i386.rpm Checking the Installation Root CSCOcsa #sh installrpm.shPreparing to Use Cisco Ipics Root tmp #tar xvf /root/CSAStandAlone.tar35 Cisco Ipics Manage License Window Managing Your Licenses Obtaining Your License FileProcedure 11for an example of the window Obtain the MAC address with a Cisco Linux command OL-8155-01 Purchasing Additional Licenses Uploading the Cisco Ipics Licenses Opt/cisco/ipics/tomcat/current/webapps/ipicsserver/license39 Refreshing the License Window Managing Licenses with the Ops Views Feature Generating the Cisco Ipics PMC Application Installer Cisco Ipics Login window displaysClick Generate PMC Installer Administration GuideOL-8155-01 Upgrading Cisco Ipics Performing the Upgrade from a CD Cisco Ipics Backup and Restore Guide2for an example Installer File on the Cisco Ipics CD Run or Display Message Window Upgrade Available Message Introduction in the Installer Window Installer prompts you to re-enter the informix password EnterInstall Complete Window Performing the Upgrade from a Downloaded File Transferring the Upgrade File to the ServerSaving the Upgrade File to Your Computer SSH Tectia Client SSH Tectia Client File TransferPerforming the Upgrade at the Server Root #./name of upgrade file.bin 10 Introduction in the Installer Window 11 Preinstallation Summery To close the installer and complete the upgrade, press Enter Performing the Upgrade from a Remote Location Root #./name of upgrade file.bin -i console OL-8155-01 OL-8155-01 Uninstalling Cisco Ipics Uninstalling Cisco Ipics from the Cisco Ipics Server Introduction Window of the Uninstaller Uninstallation Progress Uninstalling Cisco Ipics from a Remote Location Root #./uninstallipicsxx -i console Uninstall Complete Message To close the SSH Tectia Client window, click Troubleshooting the Installation Cisco Ipics Installation Issues No Ports Are Listed in the Network Device Control MenuCannot Connect to the Server after Installation Ping default gateway IP addressRoot #ps -ef grep tomcat Authorization Error after InstallationRoot #/etc/init.d/ipicstomcat start Root #ps -ef grep oninit Root #/etc/init.d/ipicsdb startError Displays When Performing Remote Installation Root #./name of installer file.bin -i consoleUninstalling CSA Root #rpm -ev `rpm -qf /opt/CSCOcsa/bin/ciscosecd`OL-8155-01 Changing the Cisco Linux Root Password Root #sh /root/.security/unimmunize.shYou are returned to the Linux desktop O S S a R Y GL-1GL-2 GL-3 GL-4 GL-5 GL-6 GL-7 GL-8 GL-9 Channels that occupy less than 20 kHz Allocation for the 821-824 MHz and 866-869 MHz bandsAn interconnection of communications entities GL-10GL-11 GL-12 GL-13 GL-14 GL-15 GL-16 GL-17 GL-18 GL-19 GL-20 D E IN-1IN-2 IN-3 Gnome IN-4IN-5 IN-6

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