Installing Contenta Server

Complete these steps to install Contenta Server.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the server as the root user.
  2. Before installing, at the command prompt enter:
    umask 0
    unalias rm
  3. 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
    
  4. Create a workspace area under the top directory you created, such as /SDL/contenta/workspace.
    For example:
    cd contenta
    mkdir workspace
    chmod 777 workspace
  5. Change the active directory to the workspace directory you just created.
    For example:
    cd /SDL/contenta/workspace
  6. Mount the installation ISO file:
    1. From the command prompt, type: mkdir /mount-point (where mount-point is the name of the directory where you will mount the ISO).
    2. 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.
  7. To begin the installation, enter the following at the command prompt and then press Enter.
    /media/bin/install.cd
    where /media is the path to the installation software.
    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.
    You will be prompted for confirmation before each
    action is executed.
    OK to continue (y or n)? [y]
    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]

  8. Press Enter.
    The installation program displays the following prompt.

    Have you backed up your system (y or n)? [y]:

  9. If you have backed up your system, at the prompt press Enter to accept the default Yes.
  10. 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.
  11. Accept the default workspace directory or type an alternate directory path, then press Enter.
  12. At the Distribution List prompt, enter the appropriate value.
    Enter:To install:
    1‐5Contenta Server including Oracle, Solr search, License Manager, and Perl.
    1‐3, 5Contenta Server including Oracle, Solr search, and Perl.
    4Contenta License Manager Server (only)

    If installingonly the license manger software, the installation installs the license manager software then exits. Skip to Step 16.

    You do not have to install the License Manager.

  13. Press OK to continue.
    The installer lists the Products to be installed based on your selections.
  14. Press Enter to confirm your selections.
  15. Press Enter to continue the installation.
  16. 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.
  17. Press Enter.

    The installation program continues to install the license manager (if selected), JRE, and Perl.

  18. Stop and restart the Reprise license manager. See Manually Starting the License Manager. For automatic start‐up at boot time, see rlm.sh
  19. Oracle only: See Oracle passwords to configure password expiration.
  20. Complete the configuration tasks described in Completing and Testing the Installation.