Red Hat Install - Pre-Requisites
From VersaVision Support
- OVERVIEW
- Before installing Docker and VersaVision Core on the Red Hat Computer/Server/VM, there are some files that need to be uploaded.
- The user will need to get the IP Address of the Computer/Server/VM.
- Verify with your IT Department that the IP Address assigned is either a Static IP or DHCP Reserved Address.
- The guide below will explain uploading the files via an SSH Client, feel free to use a different SSH Client or upload the files using the Terminal if you have physical access.
- REQUIREMENTS
- Computer/Server/VM must be loaded with Red Hat version 8 or 9.
- IT must assign an Administrator level user name and password for VersaCall Installation/User.
- Internet Access Required for the Installation process. Access can be removed after installation.
- SSH Client is required if the User/Installer does not have physical access to the server.
- Server/Computer/VM must have a Static IP Address or a DHCP Reserved IP Address.
- Download link provided by the VersaCall Technician.
- TOOL TIP
- There is specific Code that needs to be entered in on the steps below. The Paste function in Power Shell and WSL works differently from Windows.
- To Copy - select the Code/Text in the cell so that it is highlighted. Press the Control Key & C Key on your keyboard at the same time. Alternatively, you can right click on the highlighted text and select Copy from the pop-up menu.
- To Paste - Right Click on the Cursor next to the User Prompt. The copied text will fill in automatically.
- INSTRUCTIONS
- Download the 2 files using the link provided by the VersaCall Technician.
- The files are large and may take some time to download completely.
- All of the files will need to be uploaded to the Red Hat Computer/Server/VM.
- Our guide will show using an FTP inside of an SSH Client.
- Upload all files to the /home/<username> location or /root if you are using the Root user.
- Once all of the files have been uploaded, open the Terminal.
- Terminal can be accessed on the physical Computer/Server/VM or by using an SSH Client.
- COPY CODE:
ip addr
- Paste the CODE into the Terminal.
- Press the Enter key on your keyboard after the Code/Text is pasted in.
- The Terminal will load a Loopback and Ethernet settings file.
- Take a screenshot of this information or write down the IP Address in the inet section on the eth0 option.
- This is highlighted in purple in the screenshot.
- Leave the Terminal Open/Active.
- Next Step - Docker and Core Installation