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  • Topic ID: id_2003983 Version: 10.0
  • Date: Oct 9, 2019 4:16:21 PM

Accessing Guided Install

This procedure describes how to invoke Guided Install as root or open Guided Install in FE mode.

Prerequisites

Required conditions
A Class M SSA key or Class C/A2 SSA soft key license is needed to access Guided Install from SIGNA applications. It is not needed when launched as Root. Refer to Service licensing for information on how to install an SSA soft license.

Procedure

  1. Choose one of the following methods to access Guided Install.
  2. Invoke Guided Install as root.
    1. When you power up the host computer and see the login screen, click on root login.
      Figure 1. Login screen
    2. Type the user name: root and type the root password.
      Figure 2. Welcome login screen
      Note: It is possible that the customer changed the default password. If you cannot log in, contact the customer for the correct password.

      Result

      Logging in as the root user automatically displays the Linux desktop and launches the Guided Install Starter window.
    3. Click Yes to invoke the guided install.
      Note: If No has already been selected, right-click on the Linux desktop and select Start Guided Install.
  3. Open Guided Install in FE Mode.
    1. Insert the Service Key.
    2. Open the Common Service Desktop.
    3. Under the Configuration tab, select Guided Install > FE Mode > Click here to start this tool.
      Figure 3. Guided Install FE Mode
    4. When the C shell opens, login as root:
      Note: The Shell window can only be launched when the EA3 user is included in the authorized EA3 group. Users not in this EA3 group will not have access to launch the Shell window. If you are not logged in as the proper logon user, log out and then log back on as the correct EA3 user with the authorized permissions.
      Note: It is possible that the customer changed the default root password. If you cannot log in, contact the customer for the correct password.
      1. Type su - and press Enter.
      2. Type the root password and press Enter.