User`s guide

Required Packages
The Development Tools and Legacy Software Development package groups can be installed from Red Hat
media. These packages are found in the Legacy Software Development option for Red Hat and include
these components:
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cURL
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libstdc++.so.5, which is typically installed as part of compat-libstdc++-33
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libstdc++libc6.2-2, which is typically installed as part of compat-libstdc++-296
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libtool
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libtool-ltdl
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libtool-ltdl-devel
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kernel: If your Red Hat machine has 2 CPUs and 4 GB memory, install kernel-devel-2.6.18-92.el5. If
your machine has 2 CPUs and 8 GB memory, install kernel-PAE-devel-2.6.18-92.el5.
Disallowed Packages
OS Provisioning depends on specific versions of certain system software packages that might differ from
the version included by Red Hat. The OS Provisioning Server installation process provides the correct
version of these software packages. You must uninstall other version of these packages before installing
the OS Provisioning Server's provided versions. The packages are the following:
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fuse
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tftp-server
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system-config-netboot
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Any existing IBM Java2-SDK support
VCM Agent
Installing the VCM Agent on the OS Provisioning Server is optional; however, the Agent will help you
manage the server, including monitoring disk space usage.
To install the Agent, see Add, License, and Install UNIX/Linux Machines.
Patching the OS Provisioning Server
You should exclude the OS Provisioning Server from automated patching in VCM. Patching the operating
system will elevate the minor version and may leave the OS Provisioning Server in an unsupported state.
Network Requirements
Configure the following network settings to ensure proper OS Provisioning Server installation and
functionality.
Provisioning Network Interface
When provisioning machines, a private network interface is easier to configure and more secure to use;
however, you can also use a public network.
The provisioning network interface must be associated with the hardware interface named eth1.
vCenter Configuration Manager Hardware and Software Requirements Guide
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