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CONTENTS Preface Preface v Audience v Document Organization v Document Conventions v Reporting Problems vii CHAPTER 1 VDS Software Installation Overview 1 Software Installation Requirements 1 CHAPTER 2 VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment 3 Installing the Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) Core Management Services Software onto a VM 3 Installing the User Interface Node Software onto a VM 14 Installing the VDS Management Service Node Software onto a VM 16 Installing the VDS Analytics Node Software onto a VM 19 Verifying and Backing Up the VDS OVF VMs 23 Verifying the VDS VMs are Available 23 Snapshotting the VDS VMs 25 CHAPTER 3 VDS Services Setup and Configuration 29 Videoscape Distribution Suite Services Setup and Configuration Overview 29 Configuring VDS Core Services 30 Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node 30 Configuring the Core Service Application Server 40 Configuring the VDS User Interface Node 44 Configuring the User Interface Node Application Server 50 Verifying the Node Connectivity 52 Rev 1 iii
Contents Configuring the VDS Management Services Node 54 Configuring the Management Services Node Application Server 60 Verifying the Node Connectivity 62 Configuring the VDS Analytics Search Head 63 Configuring the Analytics Search Head Application Server 69 Configuring the VDS Analytics Indexer 71 Configuring the Analytics Indexer Application Server 77 Configuring the VDS Analytics Forwarder 79 Configuring the Analytics Forwarder Application Server 85 Configuring the VDS Analytics Job Scheduler 87 Configuring the Analytics Job Scheduler Application Server 93 Adding an Analytics Indexer to the VDS Manager 95 Deploying CDS System Delivery Server/Services in Analytics Node 96 Configuring Splunk on a CDS-IS 96 Configuring CDS-IS Transaction Log Settings 97 iv Rev 1
Preface Audience, page v Document Organization, page v Document Conventions, page v Reporting Problems, page vii Audience This guide provides instructions that operators and administrators responsible for the installation of the VDS system software. Document Organization This document is organized into the following chapters: Chapter Introduction to Videoscape Distribution Suite Software Installation Overview VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Description Describes the Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) software installation process and prerequisites. Describes how to install, verify, backup, and deploy software onto Virtual Machines (VMs). Videoscape Distribution Suite Services Setup and Configuration Describes how to configure the different VDS services, Splunk on a CDS-IS, and how to configure SE/SR logging. Document Conventions This document uses the following conventions: Rev 1 v
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Preface Reporting Problems Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the manual. Tip Means the following information will help you solve a problem. Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. Timesaver Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph. Warning Means reader be warned. In this situation, you might perform an action that could result in bodily injury. Reporting Problems If you have questions or experience problems installing the VDS Service Manager software, contact your Cisco technical representative. Rev 1 vii
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CHAPTER 1 VDS Software Installation Overview Software Installation Requirements, page 1 Software Installation Requirements Note This software installation procedure is for Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) version 2.2.1. It is strongly recommended that this software installation be performed by a Cisco Systems representative. Before installing the VDS Management Services software, the following requirements must be performed. Download needed software Create Virtual Machines Install the VMware ESXi software Required Software The VDS Management software is downloadable utilizing the Open Virtualization Format (OVF) files for deployment on a VMWARE ESXi host. The CentOS operating system and all required software components are included in each OVF. The following is a list of components and the order they should be installed within the VDS system. Core Services - Management Services Node - Database Node User Interface VDS Management Service Node Analytics Nodes - Search Head - Indexer Rev 1 1
Software Installation Requirements VDS Software Installation Overview - Forwarder - Job Scheduler Note The Core Services node must be installed first, as each node registers with the Core Management Services node at installation time. Software Installation Pre-requisites Before the VDS Management software can be installed, the following OVF files must be downloaded and then accessed by the VMware client for installation: Core-Svcs UI Vds-mgr Analytics The CentOS operating system and all required software components are included in each OVF. Also, before beginning the software configuration process, gather all networking information (IP addresses, node names, and network parameters). 2 Rev 1
CHAPTER 2 VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Installing the Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) Core Management Services Software onto a VM, page 3 Installing the User Interface Node Software onto a VM, page 14 Installing the VDS Management Service Node Software onto a VM, page 16 Installing the VDS Analytics Node Software onto a VM, page 19 Verifying and Backing Up the VDS OVF VMs, page 23 Installing the Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) Core Management Services Software onto a VM DETAILED STEPS The Core Services software must be installed first, as each node registers with the Core Management Services node at installation time. To install the Core Management Services software, complete the following: Step 1 Using the VMware s vsphere client, access the ESXi host where the OVF images are located. Rev 1 3
Installing the Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) Core Management Services Software onto a VM VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Step 2 Click File > Deploy OVF Template. 4 Rev 1
VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Installing the Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) Core Management Services Software onto a VM Step 3 Click Browse... to locate the OVF files downloaded previously. Rev 1 5
Installing the Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) Core Management Services Software onto a VM VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Step 4 Select the folder that contains the core-svcs OVF file, and then click Open. Step 5 Select the OVF file and click Open. 6 Rev 1
VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Installing the Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) Core Management Services Software onto a VM Step 6 Once the OVF file is selected, click Next > to continue. Rev 1 7
Installing the Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) Core Management Services Software onto a VM VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Step 7 Verify the product being deployed and click Next >. 8 Rev 1
VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Installing the Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) Core Management Services Software onto a VM Step 8 Enter a name for the VM being deployed, when finished, click Next >. Rev 1 9
Installing the Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) Core Management Services Software onto a VM VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Step 9 Select the location to store OVF file on the ESXi host, then click Next >. This is the location where the OVF is deployed, and the VM uses for local storage. 10 Rev 1
VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Installing the Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) Core Management Services Software onto a VM Step 10 Select Thin provisioned format for the deployment disk format, this will use only the disk space required for the VM functionality and not pre-provision the entire OVF allocation of space, then Next >. Rev 1 11
Installing the Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) Core Management Services Software onto a VM VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Step 11 Select the Network that the VM communicates with, and then click Next >. 12 Rev 1
VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Installing the Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) Core Management Services Software onto a VM Step 12 Verify that the settings from earlier selections are correct. When finished, select Finish to deploy the VM. A popup similar to the following is displayed. Depending on the resources available and the location of the OVF, deployment time of the VM can vary. Step 13 Once the VM is successfully deployed, click Close. Rev 1 13
Installing the User Interface Node Software onto a VM VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Installing the User Interface Node Software onto a VM The User Interface (UI) node should be installed after the Core Services node. To install the UI node software onto a VM, complete the following: Note The procedure that follows uses the same procedure as the Core Services node. Refer to the Installing the Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) Core Management Services Software onto a VM, on page 3 for screens and additional information. DETAILED STEPS Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Using the VMware s vsphere client, access the ESXi host where the OVF images are located. Click File File > Deploy OVF Template. Click Browse... to locate the OVF files downloaded previously. Select the folder that contains the ui OVF file, and then click Open. Step 5 Step 6 Select the ui OVF file and click Open. Once the OVF file is selected, click Next > to continue. 14 Rev 1
VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Installing the User Interface Node Software onto a VM Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Verify the product being deployed and click Next >. Enter a name for the VM being deployed, when finished, click Next >. Select the location to store OVF file on the ESXi host, then click Next >. This is the location where the OVF is deployed, and the VM uses for local storage. Select Thin provisioned format for the deployment disk format, this will use only the disk space required for the VM functionality and not pre-provision the entire OVF allocation of space, then Next >. Select the Network that the VM communicates with, and then click Next >. Verify that the settings from earlier selections are correct. When finished, select Finish to deploy the VM. Step 13 Once the VM is successfully deployed, click Close. Rev 1 15
Installing the VDS Management Service Node Software onto a VM VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Installing the VDS Management Service Node Software onto a VM The VDS Management Service node should be installed after the UI node. To install the Management Service node software onto a VM, complete the following: Note The procedure that follows uses the same procedure as the Core Services node. Refer to the Installing the Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) Core Management Services Software onto a VM, on page 3 for screens and additional information. DETAILED STEPS Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Using the VMware s vsphere client, access the ESXi host where the OVF images are located. Click File > Deploy OVF Template. Click Browse... to locate the OVF files downloaded previously. 16 Rev 1
VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Installing the VDS Management Service Node Software onto a VM Step 4 Select the folder that contains the VDS-MGR OVF file, and then click Open. Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Select the mgr OVF file and click Open. Once the OVF file is selected, click Next > to continue. Verify the product being deployed and click Next >. Enter a name for the VM being deployed, when finished, click Next >. Select the location to store OVF Rev 1 17
Installing the VDS Management Service Node Software onto a VM VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment file on the ESXi host, then click Next >. This is the location where the OVF is deployed, and the VM uses for local storage. Step 10 Select Thin provisioned format for the deployment disk format, this will use only the disk space required for the VM functionality and not pre-provision the entire OVF allocation of space, then Next >. Step 11 Select the Network that the VM communicates with, and then click Next >. 18 Rev 1
VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Installing the VDS Analytics Node Software onto a VM Step 12 Verify that the settings from earlier selections are correct. When finished, select Finish to deploy the VM. Step 13 Once the VM is successfully deployed, click Close. Installing the VDS Analytics Node Software onto a VM The VDS Analytics nodes should be installed after the VDS Management Service node. The VDS system uses four analytics nodes: Search Head, Indexer, Forwarder and Job Scheduler. The installation procedure for these analytics nodes is the same. To install the VDS Analytics node software onto a VM, complete the following: Rev 1 19
Installing the VDS Analytics Node Software onto a VM VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Note The procedure that follows uses the same procedure as the Core Services node. Refer to the Installing the Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) Core Management Services Software onto a VM, on page 3 for screens and additional information. DETAILED STEPS Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Using the VMware s vsphere client, access the ESXi host where the OVF images are located. Click File > Deploy OVF Template. Click Browse... to locate the OVF files downloaded previously. Select the folder that contains the VDS Analytics OVF file, and then click Open. 20 Rev 1
VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Installing the VDS Analytics Node Software onto a VM Step 5 Select the analytics OVF file and click Open. Step 6 Once the OVF file is selected, click Next > to continue. Step 7 Verify the product being deployed and click Next >. Step 8 Enter a name for the VM being deployed, when finished, click Next >. Step 9 Select the location to store OVF file on the ESXi host, then click Next >. This is the location where the OVF is deployed, and the VM uses for local storage. Step 10 Select Thin provisioned format for the deployment disk format, this will use only the disk space required for the VM Rev 1 21
Installing the VDS Analytics Node Software onto a VM VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment functionality and not pre-provision the entire OVF allocation of space, then Next >. Step 11 Select the Network that the VM communicates with, and then click Next >. Step 12 Verify that the settings from earlier selections are correct. When finished, select Finish to deploy the VM. 22 Rev 1
VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Verifying and Backing Up the VDS OVF VMs Step 13 Once the VM is successfully deployed, click Close. Verifying and Backing Up the VDS OVF VMs Before continue the individual node configuration, it is important to verify and backup all VDS OVF VMs. Verifying the VDS VMs are Available To verify that the VDS VMs are deployed and available, complete the following: DETAILED STEPS Step 1 Using the VMware s vsphere client, navigate to the location on the ESXI host where the OVF is deployed and the VMs are stored. Rev 1 23
Verifying the VDS VMs are Available VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Step 2 Select View > Inventory > VMs and Templates. Step 3 Verify that all previously deployed VMs are present. For example: 24 Rev 1
VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment Snapshotting the VDS VMs Step 4 To verify the configured settings for a VM, click on the desired VM and then on the Summary tab. For example: Snapshotting the VDS VMs DETAILED STEPS Snapshotting the VMs allows a means to rollback the configuration, should any of the initial configuration become corrupted. To snapshot each of the VMs, complete the following: Step 1 Using the VMware s vsphere client, navigate to the location on the ESXI host where the OVF is deployed and the VMs are stored. Step 2 Select View > Inventory > Rev 1 25
Snapshotting the VDS VMs VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment VMs and Templates. Step 3 Right click on the desired VM and then select Snapshot > Take Snapshot.... For example: Step 4 Enter the name and description for this VM. For example: Step 5 When finished, click OK. Step 6 Repeat this procedure for each VM. 26 Rev 1
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Snapshotting the VDS VMs VDS Services Virtual Machine Deployment 28 Rev 1
CHAPTER 3 VDS Services Setup and Configuration Videoscape Distribution Suite Services Setup and Configuration Overview, page 29 Configuring Splunk on a CDS-IS, page 96 Configuring CDS-IS Transaction Log Settings, page 97 Videoscape Distribution Suite Services Setup and Configuration Overview Once the Videoscape Distribution Suite (VDS) Virtual Machines (VMs) have been defined, deployed, and backed up the next step is to setup and configure the different VDS Services. This configuration consists, as a minimum, of the following: Power on and boot the VMs Login and change passwords Configure network settings Reboot VMs Log into the device UI and configure the service This configuration process should be done in the following order: Core Services - Core Management Services - Database Node User Interface VDS Management Service Node Analytics Nodes - Search Head - Indexer Rev 1 29
Configuring VDS Core Services VDS Services Setup and Configuration - Forwarder - Job Scheduler Configuring VDS Core Services Core Services consist of a Management Services node and a database node. These services must be configured first, each node registers with the core management services node. Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node Note The procedure that follows assumes that all VDS Services VMs have been created and deployed. If this has not been completed, please do so now. To configure the VDS Core Management Services node, complete the following: DETAILED STEPS Step 1 Step 2 Using the VMware s vsphere client, access the ESXi host where the OVF VMs are located. Click View > Inventory > VMs and Templates. 30 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node Step 3 Right click on the desired VM, select Power > Power On. Step 4 Once the VM is powered on, right click on the VM again and select Open Console. Allow the VM to finish starting the boot procedure. Rev 1 31
Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node VDS Services Setup and Configuration 32 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node Step 5 When the boot process completes, select Sign in. Rev 1 33
Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 6 Login using the default credentials; User Name: admin and Password: password. 34 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node Step 7 If this is the initial login, the system prompts to have the password changed. Rev 1 35
Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 8 Change the password as desired. Click Change when finished. The Main Menu is displayed. 36 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node Step 9 Select Network Configuration. The default networking configuration is displayed. Step 10 If the IP addressing is not obtained via DHCP, enter the Default Gateway, choose the Eth0 interface, and press Enter. Rev 1 37
Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 11 Select a unique hostname for the Node. Step 12 Set the DNS server setting to 127.0.0.1. All other nodes use the Core Services IP address as their DNS server. Press Enter. Step 13 Enable eth0. If configuring static addressing, deselect the DHCP option to specify the IP address and netmask. 38 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node Step 14 Enter the IP Address and netmask. Select Save. The completed network configuration is displayed. Step 15 Select Save. Step 16 Select Restart to re-initialize the eth0 interface and Note : The window may be blank for some time. Please be patient, as this is normal behavior. Once the re-initialization completes the following screen is displayed. Rev 1 39
Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node VDS Services Setup and Configuration save the configuration. Step 17 Select OK. The Main Menu is displayed. Step 18 Select Log out. Once the initial network configuration has been completed, the next step is to log into the User Interface (UI) and define the time and network settings. Configuring the Core Service Application Server DETAILED STEPS To configure the core services application server, complete the following: Step 1 Open an Internet Explorer or http://ip_address:8004 Where the IP address is the address of the device. 40 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node Mozilla browser and enter the following URL: Step 2 Login using the default credentials; User Name: admin and Password: Beaumaris1 or if you previously changed the credentials, use them now. The Configuration Wizard is displayed. Rev 1 41
Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 3 Assign the correct time to the node and click Save. Once the Time settings are saved successfully, the next step is to Configure the Appliance. Step 4 The Appliance configuration information is derived from the previous console configuration of this device. On the Core services node, ensure that the Deploy Management Services and Deploy Database options are selected. Within the Ping IP for 42 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node All HA Clusters field, specify an ICMP ping reachable IP address, such as a default gateway. When finished, click Configure. You are prompted with the following popup. Step 5 Click Configure. The configuration may take a few minutes and when finished a screen similar to the following is displayed. Rev 1 43
Configuring the VDS User Interface Node VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS User Interface Node Note The procedure that follows assumes that all VDS Services VMs have been created and deployed. If this has not been completed, please do so now. Also, this procedure uses the same configuration procedure as the Core Services node. Refer to the Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node, on page 30 for screens and additional information that are generic to all configurations. To configure the VDS User Interface (UI) node, complete the following: DETAILED STEPS Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Using the VMware s vsphere client, access the ESXi host where the OVF VMs are located. Click View > Inventory > VMs and Templates. Right click on the desired VM, select Power > Power On. Once the VM is powered on, right click on the VM again and select Open Console. Allow the VM to finish starting the boot procedure. When the boot process 44 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS User Interface Node Step 6 Step 7 completes, select Sign in. Login using the default credentials; User Name: admin and Password: password. If this is the initial login, the system prompts to have the password changed. Rev 1 45
Configuring the VDS User Interface Node VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 8 Change the password as desired. Click Change when finished. The Main Menu is displayed. 46 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS User Interface Node Step 9 Select Network Configuration. The default networking configuration is displayed. Step 10 If the IP addressing is not obtained via DHCP, enter the Default Gateway, choose the Eth0 interface, and press Enter. Rev 1 47
Configuring the VDS User Interface Node VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 11 Select a unique hostname for the Node. Step 12 Set the DNS server setting to that of the Core Services node. Press Enter. Step 13 Enable eth0. If configuring static addressing, deselect the DHCP option to specify the IP address and netmask. Step 14 Enter the IP Address and netmask. Select Save. The completed network configuration is displayed. 48 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS User Interface Node Step 15 Select Save. Step 16 Select Restart to re-initialize the eth0 interface and save the configuration. Note : The window may be blank for some time. Please be patient, as this is normal behavior. Once the re-initialization completes the following screen is displayed. Step 17 Select OK. The Main Rev 1 49
Configuring the VDS User Interface Node VDS Services Setup and Configuration Menu is displayed. Step 18 Select Log out. Once the initial network configuration has been completed, the next step is to log into the User Interface (UI) and define the network settings. Configuring the User Interface Node Application Server DETAILED STEPS To configure the user interface application server settings, complete the following: Step 1 Open an Internet Explorer or Mozilla browser and enter the http://ip_address:8004 Where the IP address is the address of the device. 50 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS User Interface Node following URL: Step 2 Login using the default credentials; User Name: admin and Password: Beaumaris1 or if you previously changed the credentials use them now. The Configuration Wizard is displayed. Step 3 The UI configuration information is derived from the previous console configuration of the UI. Enter the IP address of the Core Services Node that is running Management Services. When finished click Configure. You are prompted again to configure the application. Rev 1 51
Configuring the VDS User Interface Node VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 4 Click Configure. The configuration may take a few minutes and when finished a screen similar to the following is displayed. The User Interface node should now be available using Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Verifying the Node Connectivity DETAILED STEPS Use the UI to verify the connectivity between the Core Services and the UI Node, and to verify that the Core Services is deployed and running. To do this: Step 1 Open an Internet Explorer or Mozilla browser and http://ip_address Where the IP address is the address of the UI node. 52 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS User Interface Node enter the following URL: Step 2 Login using the default credentials; User Name: bniadmin and Password: admin. Step 3 Click on Navigation to verify the connectivity between the Core services and the UI node. Rev 1 53
Configuring the VDS Management Services Node VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 4 Select Administration > Solution Management. Verify that the Core Services solution is deployed and In Service. For example: Configuring the VDS Management Services Node Note The procedure that follows assumes that all VDS Services VMs have been created and deployed. If this has not been completed, please do so now. Also, this procedure uses the same configuration procedure as the Core Services node. Refer to the Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node, on page 30 for screens and additional information that are generic to all configurations. To configure the VDS Management Services node, complete the following: DETAILED STEPS Step 1 Using the VMware s vsphere client, 54 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Management Services Node Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 access the ESXi host where the OVF VMs are located. Click View > Inventory > VMs and Templates. Right click on the Management Services VM, select Power > Power On. Once the VM is powered on, right click on the VM again and select Open Console. Allow the VM to finish starting the boot procedure. When the boot process completes, select Sign in. Login using the default credentials; User Name: admin and Password: password. If this is the initial login, the system prompts to have the Rev 1 55
Configuring the VDS Management Services Node VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 8 password changed. Change the password as desired. Click Change when finished. The Main Menu is displayed. 56 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Management Services Node Step 9 Select Network Configuration. The default networking configuration is displayed. Step 10 If the IP addressing is not obtained via DHCP, enter the Default Gateway, choose the Eth0 interface, and press Enter. Rev 1 57
Configuring the VDS Management Services Node VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 11 Select a unique hostname for the Node. Step 12 Set the DNS server setting to that of the Core Services node. Press Enter. Step 13 Enable eth0. If configuring static addressing, deselect the DHCP option and specify the IP address and netmask. Step 14 Enter the IP Address and netmask. Select Save. The completed network configuration is displayed. 58 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Management Services Node Step 15 Select Save. Step 16 Select Restart to re-initialize the eth0 interface and save the configuration. Note : The window may be blank for some time. Please be patient, as this is normal behavior. Once the re-initialization completes the following screen is displayed. Step 17 Select OK. The Main Rev 1 59
Configuring the VDS Management Services Node VDS Services Setup and Configuration Menu is displayed. Step 18 Select Log out. Once the initial network configuration has been completed, the next step is to log into the User Interface (UI) and define the network settings. Configuring the Management Services Node Application Server DETAILED STEPS To configure the Management Service Application Server settings, complete the following: Step 1 Open an Internet Explorer or Mozilla browser and enter the following URL: Step 2 Login using the default credentials; User Name: admin and Password: Beaumaris1 or if you previously changed the credentials use them now. The Configuration Wizard is displayed. Step 3 The Management http://ip_address:8004 Where the IP address is the address of the device. 60 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Management Services Node Services configuration information is derived from the previous console configuration of the Management Services node. Enter the IP address of the Core Services Node that is running Management Services. When finished click Configure. You are prompted again to configure the application. Step 4 Click Configure. The configuration may take a few minutes and when finished a screen similar to the following is displayed. The Management Services node should now be available using Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Rev 1 61
Configuring the VDS Management Services Node VDS Services Setup and Configuration Verifying the Node Connectivity DETAILED STEPS Use the UI to verify the connectivity of the different services. To do this: Step 1 Open an Internet Explorer or Mozilla browser and enter the following URL: Step 2 Login using the default credentials; User Name: bniadmin and Password: admin. Step 3 Click on Navigation to verify the connectivity between the Core services and the UI node. http://ip_address Where the IP address is the address of the VDS User Interface node. 62 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Analytics Search Head Step 4 Select Administration > Solution Management. This displays the Core Services and VDS Manager solutions deployed and In Service. For example: Configuring the VDS Analytics Search Head Note The procedure that follows assumes that all VDS Services VMs have been created and deployed. If this has not been completed, please do so now. Also, this procedure uses the similar configuration procedure as the Core Services node. Refer to the Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node, on page 30 for screens and additional information that are generic to all configurations. To configure the VDS Analytics Search Head, complete the following: DETAILED STEPS Step 1 Using the VMware s vsphere client, access the ESXi host Rev 1 63
Configuring the VDS Analytics Search Head VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 where the OVF VMs are located. Click View > Inventory > VMs and Templates. Right click on the Analytics Search Head VM, select Power > Power On. Once the VM is powered on, right click on the VM again and select Open Console. Allow the VM to finish starting the boot procedure. When the boot process completes, select Sign in. Login using the default credentials; User Name: admin and Password: password. If this is the initial login, the system prompts to have the password changed. 64 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Analytics Search Head Step 8 Change the password as desired. Click Change when finished. The Main Menu is displayed. Rev 1 65
Configuring the VDS Analytics Search Head VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 9 Select Network Configuration. The default networking configuration is displayed. Step 10 If the IP addressing is not obtained via DHCP, enter the Default Gateway, choose the Eth0 interface, and press Enter. 66 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Analytics Search Head Step 11 Select a unique hostname for the Node. This must be unique from all analytics nodes. Step 12 Set the DNS server setting to that of the Core Services node. Press Enter. Step 13 Enable eth0. If configuring static addressing, deselect the DHCP option and specify the IP address and netmask. Step 14 Enter the IP Address and netmask. Select Save. The completed network configuration is displayed. Rev 1 67
Configuring the VDS Analytics Search Head VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 15 Select Save. Step 16 Select Restart to re-initialize the eth0 interface and save the configuration. Note : The window may be blank for some time. Please be patient, as this is normal behavior. Once the re-initialization completes the following screen is displayed. Step 17 Select OK. The Main 68 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Analytics Search Head Menu is displayed. Step 18 Select Log out. Once the initial network configuration has been completed, the next step is to log into the User Interface (UI) and define the network settings. Configuring the Analytics Search Head Application Server DETAILED STEPS To configure the Analytics Search Head Application Server settings, complete the following: Step 1 Open an Internet Explorer or Mozilla browser and enter the http://ip_address:8004 Where the IP address is the address of the Analytics Search Head. Rev 1 69
Configuring the VDS Analytics Search Head VDS Services Setup and Configuration following URL: Step 2 Login using the default credentials; User Name: admin and Password: Beaumaris1 or if you previously changed the credentials use them now. The Configuration Wizard is displayed. Step 3 The Appliance configuration information is derived from the previous console configuration of this device. Enter the IP address of the Core Services node that is running the Management Services, and ensure that the Deploy Analytics Application option is selected. When finished, click Configure. You are prompted 70 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Analytics Indexer with the following popup. Step 4 Click Configure. The configuration may take a few minutes and when finished a screen similar to the following is displayed. Configuring the VDS Analytics Indexer Note The procedure that follows assumes that all VDS Services VMs have been created and deployed. If this has not been completed, please do so now. Also, this procedure uses the similar configuration procedure as the Core Services node. Refer to the Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node, on page 30 for screens and additional information that are generic to all configurations. To configure the VDS Analytics Indexer, complete the following: DETAILED STEPS Step 1 Using the VMware s Rev 1 71
Configuring the VDS Analytics Indexer VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 vsphere client, access the ESXi host where the OVF VMs are located. Click View > Inventory > VMs and Templates. Right click on the Analytics Indexer VM, select Power > Power On. Once the VM is powered on, right click on the VM again and select Open Console. Allow the VM to finish starting the boot procedure. When the boot process completes, select Sign in. Login using the default credentials; User Name: admin and Password: password. If this is the initial login, the system prompts to have the 72 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Analytics Indexer Step 8 password changed. Change the password as desired. Click Change when finished. The Main Menu is displayed. Rev 1 73
Configuring the VDS Analytics Indexer VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 9 Select Network Configuration. The default networking configuration is displayed. Step 10 If the IP addressing is not obtained via DHCP, enter the Default Gateway, choose the Eth0 interface, and press Enter. 74 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Analytics Indexer Step 11 Select a unique hostname for the Node. This hostname must be unique from all other analytics nodes. Step 12 Set the DNS server setting to that of the Core Services node. Press Enter. Step 13 Enable eth0. If configuring static addressing, deselect the DHCP option and specify the IP address and netmask. Step 14 Enter the IP Address and netmask. Select Save. The completed network configuration is displayed. Rev 1 75
Configuring the VDS Analytics Indexer VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 15 Select Save. Step 16 Select Restart to re-initialize the eth0 interface and save the configuration. Note : The window may be blank for some time. Please be patient, as this is normal behavior. Once the re-initialization completes the following screen is displayed. Step 17 Select OK. The Main 76 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Analytics Indexer Menu is displayed. Step 18 Select Log out. Once the initial network configuration has been completed, the next step is to log into the User Interface (UI) and define the network settings. Configuring the Analytics Indexer Application Server DETAILED STEPS To configure the Analytics Indexer Application Server, complete the following: Step 1 Open an Internet Explorer or Mozilla browser and enter the http://ip_address:8004 Where the IP address is the address of the Analytics Indexer. Rev 1 77
Configuring the VDS Analytics Indexer VDS Services Setup and Configuration following URL: Step 2 Login using the default credentials; User Name: admin and Password: Beaumaris1 or if you previously changed the credentials use them now. The Configuration Wizard is displayed. Step 3 The Appliance configuration information is derived from the previous console configuration of this device. Enter the IP address of the Core Services node that is running the Management Services, and ensure that the Deploy Analytics Indexer option is selected. When finished, click Configure. You are prompted 78 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Analytics Forwarder with the following popup. Step 4 Click Configure. The configuration may take a few minutes and when finished a screen similar to the following is displayed. Configuring the VDS Analytics Forwarder Note The procedure that follows assumes that all VDS Services VMs have been created and deployed. If this has not been completed, please do so now. Also, this procedure uses the similar configuration procedure as the Core Services node. Refer to the Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node, on page 30 for screens and additional information that are generic to all configurations. To configure the VDS Analytics Forwarder, complete the following: DETAILED STEPS Step 1 Using the VMware s Rev 1 79
Configuring the VDS Analytics Forwarder VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 vsphere client, access the ESXi host where the OVF VMs are located. Click View > Inventory > VMs and Templates. Right click on the Analytics Forwarder VM, select Power > Power On. Once the VM is powered on, right click on the VM again and select Open Console. Allow the VM to finish starting the boot procedure. When the boot process completes, select Sign in. Login using the default credentials; User Name: admin and Password: password. If this is the initial login, the system prompts to have the 80 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Analytics Forwarder Step 8 password changed. Change the password as desired. Click Change when finished. The Main Menu is displayed. Rev 1 81
Configuring the VDS Analytics Forwarder VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 9 Select Network Configuration. The default networking configuration is displayed. Step 10 If the IP addressing is not obtained via DHCP, enter the Default Gateway, choose the Eth0 interface, and press Enter. 82 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Analytics Forwarder Step 11 Select a unique hostname for the Node. The hostname name must be unique from all analytics nodes. Step 12 Set the DNS server setting to that of the Core Services node. Press Enter. Step 13 Enable eth0. If configuring static addressing, deselect the DHCP option and specify the IP address and netmask. Step 14 Enter the IP Address and netmask. Select Save. The completed network configuration is displayed. Rev 1 83
Configuring the VDS Analytics Forwarder VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 15 Select Save. Step 16 Select Restart to re-initialize the eth0 interface and save the configuration. Note : The window may be blank for some time. Please be patient, as this is normal behavior. Once the re-initialization completes the following screen is displayed. Step 17 Select OK. The Main 84 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Analytics Forwarder Menu is displayed. Step 18 Select Log out. Once the initial network configuration has been completed, the next step is to log into the User Interface (UI) and define the network settings. Configuring the Analytics Forwarder Application Server DETAILED STEPS To configure the Analytics Forwarder Application Server settings, complete the following: Step 1 Open an Internet Explorer or Mozilla browser and enter the http://ip_address:8004 Where the IP address is the address of the Analytics Forwarder. Rev 1 85
Configuring the VDS Analytics Forwarder VDS Services Setup and Configuration following URL: Step 2 Login using the default credentials; User Name: admin and Password: Beaumaris1 or if you previously changed the credentials use them now. The Configuration Wizard is displayed. Step 3 The Appliance configuration information is derived from the previous console configuration of this device. Enter the IP address of the Core Services node that is running the Management Services, and ensure that the Deploy Analytics Forwarder option is selected. When finished, click Configure. You are 86 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Analytics Job Scheduler prompted with the following popup. Step 4 Click Configure. The configuration may take a few minutes and when finished a screen similar to the following is displayed. Configuring the VDS Analytics Job Scheduler Note The procedure that follows assumes that all VDS Services VMs have been created and deployed. If this has not been completed, please do so now. Also, this procedure uses the similar configuration procedure as the Core Services node. Refer to the Configuring the VDS Core Management Services Node, on page 30 for screens and additional information that are generic to all configurations. To configure the VDS Analytics Job Scheduler, complete the following: Rev 1 87
Configuring the VDS Analytics Job Scheduler VDS Services Setup and Configuration DETAILED STEPS Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Using the VMware s vsphere client, access the ESXi host where the OVF VMs are located. Click View > Inventory > VMs and Templates. Right click on the Analytics Job Scheduler VM, select Power > Power On. Once the VM is powered on, right click on the VM again and select Open Console. Allow the VM to finish starting the boot procedure. When the boot process completes, select Sign in. Login using the default credentials; User Name: admin and Password: password. 88 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Analytics Job Scheduler Step 7 Step 8 If this is the initial login, the system prompts to have the password changed. Change the password as desired. Click Change when finished. The Main Menu is displayed. Rev 1 89
Configuring the VDS Analytics Job Scheduler VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 9 Select Network Configuration. The default networking configuration is displayed. Step 10 If the IP addressing is not obtained via DHCP, enter the Default Gateway, choose the Eth0 interface, and press Enter. 90 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Analytics Job Scheduler Step 11 Select a unique hostname for the Node. The hostname used must be unique from all other analytics nodes. Step 12 Set the DNS server setting to that of the Core Services node. Press Enter. Step 13 Enable eth0. If configuring static addressing, deselect the DHCP option and specify the IP address and netmask. Step 14 Enter the IP Address and netmask. Select Save. The completed network configuration is displayed. Rev 1 91
Configuring the VDS Analytics Job Scheduler VDS Services Setup and Configuration Step 15 Select Save. Step 16 Select Restart to re-initialize the eth0 interface and save the configuration. Note : The window may be blank for some time. Please be patient, as this is normal behavior. Once the re-initialization completes the following screen is displayed. Step 17 Select OK. The Main 92 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Analytics Job Scheduler Menu is displayed. Step 18 Select Log out. Once the initial network configuration has been completed, the next step is to log into the User Interface (UI) and define the network settings. Configuring the Analytics Job Scheduler Application Server DETAILED STEPS To configure the Analytics Job Scheduler network settings within the UI, complete the following: Step 1 Open an Internet Explorer or Mozilla browser and enter the http://ip_address:8004 Where the IP address is the address of the Analytics Job Scheduler. Rev 1 93
Configuring the VDS Analytics Job Scheduler VDS Services Setup and Configuration following URL: Step 2 Login using the default credentials; User Name: admin and Password: Beaumaris1 or if you previously changed the credentials use them now. The Configuration Wizard is displayed. Step 3 The Appliance configuration information is derived from the previous console configuration of this device. Enter the IP address of the Core Services node that is running the Management Services, and ensure that the Deploy Analytics Job Scheduler option is selected. When finished, click Configure. 94 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring the VDS Analytics Job Scheduler You are prompted with the following popup. Step 4 Click Configure. The configuration may take a few minutes and when finished a screen similar to the following is displayed. Adding an Analytics Indexer to the VDS Manager DETAILED STEPS To add the Analytics Indexer, complete the following: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 On the Job Scheduler node, log into Splunk. At the prompt, enter the following command: Add the indexer using the following command: cd /opt/splunk/etc/deployment-apps/cdn_js/bin /opt/splunk/bin/splunk cmd python configure_indexers.py add "bniindexer name" Where the bniindexer is the name f the indexer being added. Rev 1 95
Configuring Splunk on a CDS-IS VDS Services Setup and Configuration Deploying CDS System Delivery Server/Services in Analytics Node To deploy CDS Delivery Server/Services in an analytics node, complete the following: DETAILED STEPS Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 On the Job Scheduler node, log into Splunk. At the prompt, enter the following command: Add the following string to #b: crontab -e */5 * * * * /opt/splunk/bin/splunk cmd python /opt/splunk/etc/apps/cdn_js/bin/getcdstopology.py Configuring Splunk on a CDS-IS To configure Splunk on a CDS-IS, complete the following: SUMMARY STEPS 1. Install the Splunk Universal Forwarder. The Splunk software is located at the following location. 2. Configure the Splunk Universal Forwarder, as follows: 3. Change to the Splunk_Home>/bin directory and restart Splunk using the following command: 4. Validate the configuration by checking the <Splunk_Home>/var/log/splunk/splunkd.log for the following output: 5. Configure CDS-IS. DETAILED STEPS Step 1 Install the Splunk Universal Forwarder. The Splunk software is located at the following location. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Example: http://www.splunk.com/download/universalforwarder Configure the Splunk Universal Forwarder, as follows: Change to the Splunk_Home>/bin directory and restart Splunk using the following command: Validate the configuration by checking the <Splunk_Home>/var/log/splunk/splunkd.log for the following output: Configure CDS-IS../splunk restart TcpOutputProc - Connected to idx=<analytics Fowarder IP>:9998 96 Rev 1
VDS Services Setup and Configuration Configuring CDS-IS Transaction Log Settings Configuring CDS-IS Transaction Log Settings To configure the CDS-IS transaction log settings, first configure the SE log and then the SR log. To configure the SE/SR logs, complete the following: 1 Log into the CDSM and then navigate to Device > Select a SE and Edit > Service Control > Transaction Logging, a screen similar to the following is displayed. a b Within the General Settings, complete the following: Enable Transaction Log Enable. Enable Snapshot Counter Log Enable. Compress Files before Export must be unchecked. Select custom format for CDNM, which enables webengine_clf to use the CDNM customized format. Within the Archive Settings, configure the Archive occurs: interval to 120 seconds. For example: c Within the Export Settings, complete the following: Rev 1 97
Configuring CDS-IS Transaction Log Settings VDS Services Setup and Configuration Enable Enable export and select a customized export interval. Configure one or more secure FTP servers and login credential, directory used to store original CDS logs. d Within the Windows Media Settings and Web Engine Settings, configure the following: Enable ABR Session Log. Enable Enable Windows Media Settings. Select extended wms-90 from within the Log File Format. e Within the Splunk UF Export Settings, configure the following: Enable Export Enable and select the log types to export. Enter Analytics Forwarder node IP address as the export server and leave port blank or enter Port 9998. 98 Rev 1