Installation Guide

Refer to the Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Hardware and System Software Specification
(Bill of Materials) (http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9755/
products_user_guide_list.html) for server requirements and version compatibility.
Refer to the Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Solution Reference Network Design (SRND)
Guide, available at in the Design Guides category at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/
ps9755/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Prerequisites and Important Considerations
Before you proceed with the installation, upgrade, or migration, note these requirements and
recommendations:
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You must have access to a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server.
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You must have a preconfigured default router.
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You must have a preconfiigured Domain Name Server (DNS).
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You must install the primary node (the Controller) first.
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Request a license file from Cisco Systems, Inc. See How to Obtain Your License (page 51).
When the primary node installation is complete, and before installing a Member node, you
must sign in to the Administration console to apply the license and to define the Member
node.
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When you are migrating from the traditional MCS servers to a Virtual Machine-based UCS
server, you typically perform a backup from the old server and restore the data on the new
server. The backed up license does not work on a Virtual Machine. You need to get a different
license for the Virtual Machine based on the licensing MAC. See How to Obtain Your License
(page 51).
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When you are migrating from the traditional MCS servers to a virtual server, ensure that the
new Virtual Machine instance have the same hostname and IP address as that of the machine
from which you are migrating.
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All configured nodes in a cluster must be installed and started before you install a new node.
For example, if the Controller and one Member have been installed and you are about to add
a second Member, the Controller and first Member must be started and available so that the
second Member is able to access them.
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Installation on an existing (repurposed) server formats the hard drive and erases all data. It
might also change the system Basic Input Output System (BIOS), firmware, and Redundant
Array of Inexpensive Disks (RAID) configuration.
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On the installation configuration screens:
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Many values—such as host names, User IDs, and passwords—are case-sensitive.
Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Intelligence Center Release 8.5(2)
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Chapter 1: Before You Install
Prerequisites and Important Considerations