Specifications

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Installation Overview 4
Installation Overview 4
System Requirements 6
Upgrading Ridgeline to a Service Pack Release 8
Obtaining a License Key for the Ridgeline Server 9
Installing a Permanent License When an Evaluation License is Already Installed 10
Chapter 2: Downloading Ridgeline Software 11
Overview 11
Determining Device Serial Numbers 12
Providing Serial Numbers to Extreme Networks eSupport 13
Chapter 3: Installing the Ridgeline 4.0 Server 18
Installation Overview 18
Installing the Ridgeline Server 20
Adding or Upgrading License Keys 34
Starting and Stopping the Ridgeline Server 35
Configuring the Ridgeline Server for NATed Client Connections 37
Installing Ridgeline on a Multi-homed Server 37
Installing Alternative Viewers and Difference Viewers 39
Enabling SSH for Secure Communications 39
Uninstalling the Ridgeline Server Software 40
Chapter 4: Starting the Ridgeline 4.0 Client 44
About the Client Initialization Process 44
Starting the Client Program 44
Disabling Installation of Desktop Shortcuts 47
Configuring the Firefox Browser for the Java Plug-In 47
Chapter 5: Upgrading the Ridgeline Software 49
Ridgeline Software Upgrade Overview 49
Installing a Service Pack Release 49
Index 61
Ridgeline Installation and Upgrade Guide 3