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Networking. For optimal functionality, configure two network interfaces. One interface on the public
network, and the second interface on the private provisioning network. Also, as a requirement of the
system license policy, the hostname of the OS Provisioning Server must resolve to an IP address when
pinged. The address can be assigned using DNS or specified in the /etc/hosts file. Use either method as
appropriate for your local network requirements.
OS Provisioning Server Software Requirements
In order for OS provisioning to function correctly, the machine on which you are installing the OS
Provisioning Server requires the presence of some packages while others conflict and are not allowed.
Verify the required and disallowed packages, making certain the required packages are present and
remove any disallowed packages.
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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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.
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SQLite, from the group Applications/Databases
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mailcap, from the System Environment/Base
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
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 the VCMInstallation and Getting Started Guide or the online Help.
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.
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