VPMA-49

Introduction

ESXi 7.0 U1 compatibility (VM 18) to assure maximum compatibility with customers’s VM infrastructure. ESXi 7.0 U1 is the first version that is compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.

This virtual machine meets all necessary requirements to run the nGenius software installer successfully. VPMA-49 is available as an OVF template. It is stored at CRT-SRV-A-NAS

The template VPMA-49v1 uses RHCK and template VPMA-49v2 uses UEK. The template is based on Oracle Linux 9.2.

Solution

Virtual Machine

Resources
CPU	8
Memory	64GB
Disk 1	75GB
Disk 2	500GB

Note: nGeniusONE installation requires a minimum of 8 CPU, 64GB RAM and a system disk of 75GB. After installation the resources can be re-configured. The disks are provisioned as Thick Provision.

ISO

Start from the Oracle Linux 8.9 ISO (OL8U9 x86_64-boot.iso). nGeniusONE supports all subversions of Oracle Linux 8. Be aware, a "sudo dnf update" might cause the sytem to become a more recent version. Netscout recommends the use of the Redhat Compatible Kernel. Although the filename of the ISO indicates the installation of the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel it installs the Redhat Compatible Kernel. This iso has al the necessery utilities onboard to switch from RCK to UEK and vice versa.

Installing operating system

General

Power on the VM and open Remote Console in vCenter Web Client. No need to check the installation media on a VM. The graphical installer is launched. Navigate using the mouse.

• Language Support: English (United States)
• Keyboard: English (US)
• Network & Host Name: ens192, vpma-48, no domain. DHCP.
• Time & Date: UTC, Network Time on
• Installation destination: Select both virtual disks to install to and click the Custom Storage Configuration radio button. Click Done.
• Security Policy: No profile selected
• KDUMP: Kdump is enabled
• Installation Source: https://yum.oracle.com/repo/OracleLinux/OL8/baseos/latest/x86_64 (latest) For version 8.9 use https://yum.oracle.com/repo/OracleLinux/OL8/9/baseos/base/x86_64.
• Software Selection: Minimal Install

LVM System

Add the following mount points:

Mount Point	Size	Type
/boot/efi	500MB	Standard Partition
/boot	1000MB	Standard Partition
swap	16GB	LVM
/home	12GB	LVM
/tmp	12GB	LVM
/var	8GB	LVM
/var/lib	8GB	LVM
/	<rest = leave size blank>	LVM
/opt	8GB	LVM

Name of the Volume Groups:

1. appliancesys (/dev/xda, 75GB)
2. appliancedata (/dev/xdb, 8GB)
3. applianceapp (/dev/xdc, 8GB)

Select Size Policy "Automatic".

Accept the changes to the partition table.

Users

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