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Installation

This chapter shows you how to install the Vantage Access and register a ZyXEL device.

2.1 Installation Overview

Vantage Access consists of three packages: DB, BED and HTTPD. You can install these packages on different or the same server.

•DB: This is the embedded MySQL database server of Vantage Access.

•BED: BED comprises the protocol suite that is used to manage compatible devices, an Apache server and a watchdog service.

•HTTPD: This is the download server HTTP Daemon used for firmware and configuration file transfer.

As Vantage Access comes with its own Apache HTTP server (for the download server) and MySQL database server, it is recommended that you install Vantage Access on a new Linux computer. If you plan to install Vantage Access on an existing Linux computer, you must uninstall Apache and MySQL from that server; otherwise they will conflict with Vantage Access.

2.1.1 Installation Method

You can install Vantage Access using one of the following methods.

•Wizard screens

The user friendly wizard screens are the recommended way to install Vantage Access. You must log into your Linux computer in graphical mode (such as GNOME or KDE).

•Text-based line command

If your Linux computer does not support graphical mode, use line commands for the installation. This is only recommended for advanced network administrators.

2.1.2Minimum System Requirements

For the Vantage Access server:

•CPU: Dual Intel Xeon 3.0 GHz

•Memory: 4 GB

•Hard Disk: 80 GB

•Operating System: Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 3

For a Vantage Access client:

 

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