VPMA-49
Introduction
ESXi 8.0 compatibility (VM 20) 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 9.5.
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 9.5 ISO (OracleLinux-R9-U5-x86_64-boot-uek.iso). nGeniusONE supports all subversions of Oracle Linux 9. Be aware, a "sudo dnf update" might cause the sytem to become a more recent version.
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:
- appliancesys (/dev/xda, 75GB)
- appliancedata (/dev/xdb, 8GB)
- applianceapp (/dev/xdc, 8GB)
Select Size Policy "Automatic".
Accept the changes to the partition table.
Users
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