Installing the SCC-VE
This chapter describes how to install and configure the SCC-VE. The SCC-VE requires SCC-VE models 8001 (32-bit) or 8151 (64-bit).
This chapter includes the following sections:
Completing the configuration checklist
Be prepared to provide values for the parameters listed in the following checklist.
Appliance | Parameter | Your Value |
SCC | Hostname | |
IP address | |
Netmask | |
Default gateway | |
DNS Server | |
Domain Name | |
Remote SteelHeads | Serial number | |
Version | |
IP address or hostname | |
User name | |
Password | |
Installing the SCC-VE
The SCC-VE supports VMware ESXi. However, installation procedures vary depending on whether you are using VMware VI or vSphere Client.
The SCC-VE is provided by Riverbed as both an .ova file for ESXi and a zip file that contains the VMX and VMDK files that are necessary to create the virtual machine.
Important: If you are using the vSphere Client, we recommend you install from the .ova file.
Installing with the VMware vSphere Client
To install with the VMware vSphere Client
1. Obtain the OVA package from the Downloads section of the Riverbed Support website at https://support.riverbed.com. (Access requires registration.)
2. Open the VMware vSphere Client.
3. In the left column, select an ESXi host.
4. Choose File > Deploy OVF Template.
5. Select one of the following methods:
– To install from a location served by a web server, select Deploy from URL and specify the URL to the .ova file.
Deploying directly from https://support.riverbed.com is not supported.
– To install from a location served by a file server, select Deploy from File and point to the .ova file.
6. Click Next.
7. Follow the prompts for the following configurations:
– Name and Location - Specify a suitable name for the SCC-VE.
– Datastore - Select the preferred datastore from the list.
– Network Mapping - For both the Primary and Auxiliary interfaces, specify the destination networks.
8. Click
Finish to complete the installation. For more information on hardware requirements, see
Prerequisites.
9. Choose File> Virtual Appliance> Import to open the Import Virtual Appliance Wizard.
10. In the Import Location screen, specify the location of the virtual machine package (*.ovf), and click Next.
If you downloaded the image, use the Import from file option. If Riverbed has provided you with a URL, use the Import from URL option.
11. In the Virtual Appliance Details screen, review the information to confirm that the correct virtual machine package (*.ovf) is selected, and click Next.
12. In the Name and Location screen, specify the name for the virtual appliance and select the directory, and click Next.
13. In the Host/Cluster screen, select the host or cluster on which to run the virtual appliance, and click Next.
14. If you selected a cluster in the preceding step, specify the specific host within the cluster (as prompted in the subsequent Specific Host screen), and click Next.
15. In the Datastore screen, select the data store for storing the files for the virtual appliance, and click Next.
16. In the Network Mapping screen, map the networks used in the virtual appliance to networks used in the virtual infrastructure, and click Next.
17. In the Ready to Complete screen, review the summary of the settings specified in the preceding screens.
18. Click Finish.
The installation begins. The virtual machine package is approximately 2 GB in size; depending on local network conditions, the installation process might take up to forty five minutes or possibly longer.
Completing the initial configuration
To configure the SCC-VE
1. After you log in to the SCC-VE as administrator, the system prompts you to start the configuration wizard.
Enter yes at the system prompt:
Configuration wizard.
Do you want to use the wizard for initial configuration? yes
2. Complete the configuration wizard steps as described in the following table.
Tip: Press Enter to enter the default value. If you mistakenly answer no, you can start the configuration wizard by entering configuration jump-start at the system prompt.
Tip: Press ? for help. Press Ctrl-B to go back to the previous step.
Wizard Prompt | Description | Example |
Step 1: Host Name? | Enter the hostname for the SCC-VE. | Step 1: Hostname? minna |
Step 2: Use DHCP? | You are given the option to enable the DHCP to automatically assign an IP address to the primary interface for the SCC-VE. We recommend that you don’t set DHCP. The default value is no. | Step 2: Use DHCP? no |
Step 3: Primary IP address? | Enter the IP address for the SCC-VE. | Step 3: Primary IP address? 10.0.0.74 |
Step 4: Netmask? | Enter the netmask for the network on which the SCC-VE is to reside. | Step 4: Netmask? 255.255.0.0 |
Step 5: Default gateway? | Enter the default gateway for the network on which the SCC-VE is to reside. | Step 5: Default gateway? 10.0.0.1 |
Step 6: Primary DNS server? | Enter the primary DNS server for the network on which the SCC-VE is to reside. | Step 6: Primary DNS server? 10.0.0.2 |
Step 7: Domain name? | Enter the domain name for the network on which the SCC-VE is to reside. If you set a domain name, you need not specify the domain names when you set up remote appliances to be managed by the SCC-VE. Note: When you configure DNS server settings, map riverbedcmc to the IP address for the SCC-VE. | Step 7: Domain name? example.com |
Step 8: Admin password? | We strongly recommend that you change the default password at this time. The password must contain at least 6 characters. The default administrator password is password. | Step 8: Admin password? xxxyyy |
3. Confirm your settings.
You have entered the following information:
1. Hostname: minna
2. Use DHCP: no
3. Primary IP address: 10.0.0.74
4. Netmask: 255.255.0.0
5. Default gateway: 10.0.0.1
6. Primary DNS server: 10.0.0.2
7. Domain name: example.com
8. Admin password: xxxyyy
To change an answer, enter the step number to return to.
Otherwise hit <enter> to save changes and exit.
Choice:
The SCC-VE configuration wizard automatically saves your initial configuration settings.
4. To log out of the system, enter the following command at the system prompt:
# exit
Verifying your connections
To verify your connections
1. From a remote host, connect to the SCC-VE CLI. At the system prompt, enter one of the following commands:
ssh admin@<host>.<domain>
-or-
ssh admin@<ipaddress>
2. When you are prompted for a password, specify the administrator password you set when you ran the configuration wizard.
3. At the system prompt, enter ping commands to verify the connections:
ping -I <primary-IP-address> <primary-default-gateway>
Logging In to the SCC-VE Console
After you install the SCC-VE, you can check and modify your configuration settings and view performance reports and system logs in the SCC console. You can connect to the console through any supported web browser.
To connect to the console, you must know the host, domain, and administrator password that you assigned in the configuration wizard.
Important: Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled in your web browser.
Important: Before you begin, clear your browser cache and cookies to ensure the user interface displays correctly.
To connect to the SCC console
1. Enter the URL for the SCC in the location box of your browser:
<protocol>://<host>.<domain>
<protocol> is http or https. The secure HTTPS uses the SSL protocol to ensure a secure environment. When you connect using HTTPS, you are prompted to inspect and verify the SSL certificate. This is a self-signed certificate used to provide encrypted web connections to the SCC.
<host> is the IP address or hostname you assigned the SCC during initial configuration. If your DNS server maps the IP address to a name, you can specify the DNS name.
<domain> is the full domain name for the SCC.
The SCC Login page displays.
2. In the text box, specify the user login: admin, monitor, a login from a RADIUS or a TACACS+ database, or a previously configured RBM account.
The default login is admin. Users with administrator privileges can configure and administer the SCC. Users with monitor privileges can view SCC reports but they can’t configure the system.
3. In the Password text box, specify the password you assigned in the configuration wizard of the SCC.
The SCC is shipped with password as the default password.
4. Click Sign In to log in to display the Dashboard.