Use the Cobalt installation to install the endpoint for x86 (RaQ3) on a Cobalt Web server. Some prerequisite levels of Cobalt software are needed to operate the Performance Endpoint on a Cobalt Web server.
Typically, when you install an endpoint, you can automatically upgrade from the previous version of the endpoint. However, when you upgrade the endpoint on a Cobalt RaQ3 (x86) computer, you must remove the previous version of the endpoint, following the directions in Section 5.5, Removing the Cobalt Endpoint Package. Then install the new version of the endpoint.
If you attempt to install Endpoint 5.1 without removing a previous version, you get a message stating, “Error uninstalling RPM.” This message indicates the upgrade failed.
Use the rm command to ensure a clean temporary install directory (this example uses /tmp).
Save the file appropriate for your operating system to the /tmp directory.
Access the “Welcome to Cobalt” page on the Cobalt Web Server and click the link for the RaQ Server Management section.
Enter the username and password for the Administrator.
On the Server Management dialog box, click Maintenance and then click Install Software.
In the Software to install field, enter the location of the package. If you are using the Browse function, ensure the filename and extension are in lowercase.
/tmp/endcbl3.pkg
If prompted, enter the password for the Administrator.
Click Install a ‘.pkg’ package.
NOTE:After the endpoint is installed, a message stating the endpoint has been installed is shown. If you do not see this message, go to the server management panel and browse the box labeled “Software on the Cobalt Server.” This contains a list of products installed on the Cobalt computer. You should see a line that reads, “Performance Endpoint X.X,” where X.X is the release number of the Performance Endpoint software
After you complete installation, see Section 5.9, Configuring Linux Endpoints to ensure your endpoint is ready to be used in testing and monitoring.