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 at https://my.vmware.com/.

  • 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. See the M&R (Watch4net) Installation and Configuration Guide 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 Data collection and Reports list boxes.
    3. Click Next.
  8. Complete the wizards screens and click Install on the last screen.
    The installation process begins.
  9. Select the maximize arrow next to each component to view the installation process.
    When the installation successfully completes, green checkmarks appear.
  10. Select Centralized Management > SolutionPack to verify the installed SolutionPack.