Users Guide

Preparing for Installation | Preparing for Installation
14 OMNM 6.5.3 Installation Guide
Preparing for Installation
Before installing the OpenManage Network Manager (OMNM) application, there are a few things
you need to do to ensure a quick and successful installation.
Preparing for Upgrade
Before upgrading the OpenManage Network Manager (OMNM) application, there are a few things
you need to do to ensure a quick and successful upgrade.
Table 2-1. Preparing for Installation or Upgrade Checklist
Item Task Done
1 Obtain the installer (media/download).
2 Recommendation: Review device and OMNM release notes.
3 Make sure that you have a user account with administrative privileges on the target
installation server.
Note: The user name cannot be root (Linux) or have spaces (Windows). Any of
these conditions prevent the installer from running.
4 Close all other applications to eliminate port conflicts that prevent the installer from
completing properly. For example, some applications use common ports for FTP,
TFTP, Trap services, and Syslog services. Also, anti-virus software and a running
SNMP service can cause port conflicts.
5 Recommendation: Make sure that the source and target installation directories are
not the same.
Table 2-2. Preparing for Installation or Upgrade Checklist
Item Task Done
1 Obtain the installer (media/download).
2 Recommendation: Review device and OMNM release notes.
3 Close all other applications to eliminate port conflicts that prevent the installer from
completing properly. For example, some applications use common ports for FTP,
TFTP, Trap services, and Syslog services. Also, anti-virus software and a running
SNMP service can cause port conflicts.
Note: Any bash or cmd sessions left open may halt the installer.
4 Close and stop any additional OMNM processes before upgrading.
5 Backup up your existing database and any other configuration files, such as the
installed.properties file before upgrading. If using a virtual machine, perform and
snapshot and export to a suitable location.