After you log in as an administrator, you can install a from Centralized Management.

Prerequisites

  • Determine whether you need a SolutionPack license file by checking the feature names and expiration dates listed in Centralized Management > License Management. If not listed, obtain a license by completing a Support Request (SR) form, which is available on the Online Support website athttps://my.vmware.com/ . This SolutionPack requires a license for the SolutionPack for Transaction and the Transaction Collector.

  • Make sure the core modules, such as the Module-Manager, are up-to-date on all servers since not all module dependencies are validated during the SolutionPack installation. The M&R (Watch4net) Installation and Configuration Guide provides for more information.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the M&R platform with your user name and password.
  2. Select Administration.
  3. Select Centralized Management.
  4. Select SOLUTIONPACK CENTER.
  5. Select the SolutionPack in the Browse and Install SolutionPacks screen.
  6. Read the summary information and click Install.
  7. Select the components to install:
    1. Type the instance name.
    2. Select the server in one or more list boxes. For example, select the server in the Collector and Reports list boxes.
    3. Click Next.
      For each list box you select, a screen appears.
    4. Click Next after you complete each screen.
  8. When the Transaction Collector screen appears, set these values:
    • Transaction Collector Host or IP: The IP address of the host where the Transaction Collector is running.
    • Transaction Collector port: The port used for communication by the Transaction Collector.
    • Transaction Collector username: The M&R login name where you installed the Transaction Collector. (This field displays admin by default.)
    • Transaction Collector password: The M&R password where you installed the Transaction Collector.
    • Transaction Collector instance: The instance name of the Transaction Collector, such as generic-transaction.
    If using more than one Transaction Collector instance, click + to add more credentials.
  9. Click Install after you complete the last screen.
    The installation process begins.
  10. Select the maximize arrow next to each component to view the installation process.
    When the installation successfully completes, green checkmarks appear.
  11. Select Centralized Management > SolutionPack to verify the installed SolutionPack.