Installing Contenta Server
Complete these steps to install Contenta Server.
Procedure
- Log in to the server as the root user.
- Before installing, at the command prompt enter:
umask 0 unalias rm - Create the top directory and where you want to install the Contenta software, such as /SDL/contenta.
For example:
cd / mkdir SDL chmod 777 SDL cd SDL mkdir contenta chmod 777 contenta - Create a workspace area under the top directory you created, such as /SDL/contenta/workspace.
For example:
cd contenta mkdir workspace chmod 777 workspaceNote: The installation program uses the workspace directory to store and copy files, and to create log files. - Change the active directory to the workspace directory you just created.
For example:
cd /SDL/contenta/workspace - Mount the installation ISO file:
- From the command prompt, type: mkdir /mount-point (where mount-point is the name of the directory where you will mount the ISO).
- Type: mount -t iso9660 -o loop cdrom.iso /mount-point (where cdrom.iso is the name of the ISO file and mount -point is the directory you just created.
- To begin the installation, enter the following at the command prompt and then press Enter.
/media/bin/install.cdwhere /media is the path to the installation software.Note: The installation program creates a log file, ktilg.<date>, in the workspace directory you created, where <date> is the date the command was executed.The installation program displays its title and version number, and the following messages and prompt:
When you are asked a yes/no question below, type the letter ‘y’ or ‘n’ then press Enter. Note that the default answer is shown in brackets next to the question. To use the default answer, press Enter.When you are asked a yes/no question below, type the letter ‘y’ or ‘n’ then press Enter. Note that the default answer is shown in brackets next to the question. To use the default answer, press Enter. You will be prompted for confirmation before each action is executed. OK to continue (y or n)? [y]You will be prompted for confirmation before each action is executed.
OK to continue (y or n)? [y]
- Press Enter.
The installation program displays the following prompt.
Have you backed up your system (y or n)? [y]:
- If you have backed up your system, at the prompt press Enter to accept the default Yes.
- At the Enter path of directory to which CD-ROM is mounted prompt, accept the default path of /cdrom or enter a different path and press Enter.
- Accept the default workspace directory or type an alternate directory path, then press Enter.
- At the Distribution List prompt, enter the appropriate value.
Enter: To install: 1‐5 Contenta Server including Oracle, Solr search, License Manager, and Perl. 1‐3, 5 Contenta Server including Oracle, Solr search, and Perl. 4 Contenta License Manager Server (only) If installingonly the license manger software, the installation installs the license manager software then exits. Skip to Step 16.
Important: If you want to spread search services over multiple servers, you can run the Contenta Server installer on each server and install only the ‘PCM Solr’ option. You then need to update the entries in unixuser.dat using fileregedit, which serves as a registry for Contenta Server and some Contenta tools on Linux. For more information on usage of fileregedit, see the SDL Contenta Administration User topics in this documentation.You do not have to install the License Manager.
- Press OK to continue.
The installer lists the Products to be installed based on your selections.
- Press Enter to confirm your selections.
Note: The installation program displays several informational messages, including the loadspace and workspace directory, and log file directory path. The program verifies that you are doing a new install.
- Press Enter to continue the installation.
- Accept the default path in which to install the Contenta software or enter the directory path where you want the Contenta software installed, then press Enter.
Note: The installation program displays an OK message if there is sufficient space to install the software, then begins the installation.
- Press Enter.
The installation program continues to install the license manager (if selected), JRE, and Perl.
Note: When the license manager installation is complete, an Installation Complete message appears. Perl is installed after this message so be sure to allow the Contenta installation to fully complete. - Stop and restart the Reprise license manager. See Manually Starting the License Manager. For automatic start‐up at boot time, see rlm.sh
- Oracle only: See Oracle passwords to configure password expiration.
- Complete the configuration tasks described in Completing and Testing the Installation.