6.1 Installing Cloud Manager Pattern on Your SLES Server

The RPM files in the Cloud Manager installation patterns must be installed to a supported version of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES). You should install the Application Server on a dedicated server for optimal performance. For more information about the installation requirements for Cloud Manager, see Section 2.0, Cloud Manager System Requirements.

  1. Log in to the target SLES server as root, then open YaST.

  2. From the NetIQ product downloads website, download the appropriate Cloud Manager ISO to the SLES server.

    or

    Load the Cloud Manager DVD on the SLES server.

  3. Define the Cloud Manager ISO or DVD as an add-on product:

    1. In the YaST Control Center, click Software, then click Add-On Products.

    2. Click Add, select Local ISO Image or DVD, then follow the prompts to add the product.

  4. Read and accept the license agreement, then click Next to display the Software Selection and System Tasks dialog.

  5. Select the Cloud Manager installation pattern.

  6. Click OK to install the packages.

  7. When package installation is complete, click OK to close the Installed Add-On Products dialog.