To install LogPoint v7.0.2:
Boot your system with the LogPoint v7.0.0 ISO.
Note
Multiple warning messages may appear during the first boot. They are not related to the ISO and can be ignored.
On the Network connections screen, you can manually configure the network interfaces or proceed with the default configurations. By default, LogPoint uses the IPv4 protocol with Automatic (DHCP) configurations for the first network interface.
Network connections screen¶
Note
If you have multiple network interfaces, you must manually enable and configure each successive interface.
To learn how to configure network interfaces, go to Configuring network interfaces.
Click Done.
The LogPoint ISO automatically partitions your storage devices for the installation using the following sizes:
Partition |
Mount Point |
Size |
|---|---|---|
boot |
/boot |
1GB |
swap |
8GB |
The remaining space is used for the following volumes:
Volume |
Mount Point |
Size |
|---|---|---|
root |
/ |
40GB |
application |
/opt |
20GB |
app_store |
/opt/immune/app_store |
20GB |
storage |
/opt/immune/storage |
All the remaining space |
Automatic partitioning of storage devices¶
Note
You can manually customize the storage devices by selecting Reset. To learn more, go to Customizing storage partitions during installation.
Select Done.
Warning
The installation process cleans the disk entirely. Make sure you backup your files before installing LogPoint.
Select Continue to start the installation process.
Starting the installation process¶
Select Reboot Now when prompted.
Note
The system reboots once more to complete the installation.
If the installation process fails, you must erase all the data in the disk before reinstalling LogPoint.
After the installation completes, you must either manually eject the boot disk or select the option to boot from the hard drive from the Boot Manager. If you don’t, the entire process will repeat.
Log in using the following credentials:
Username: li-admin
Password: changeme
Change the password immediately using the passwd command.
The README.txt file in the home directory of the li-admin user gives you an overview of the actions that can be carried out.
Use the ifconfig command to view the IP address of the installed LogPoint machine.
Enter the IP address in your browser to access the LogPoint User Interface. Log in with the following credentials:
Username: admin
Password: changeme
Change the password immediately.
Activate LogPoint with a valid license file. Refer to the LogPoint License section or contact LogPoint Support to activate your system.
Download and install the LogPoint v7.0.2 patch. To learn how, go to the Patch Installation section.
Enable NTP from Settings >> System >> System Settings >> NTP. Provide the NTP server information to synchronize the time settings in the system. Allow port 123 in your internal firewall for NTP synchronization.
Define Permission Groups, create User Groups and Users in LogPoint. You can assign different roles and permissions to the users. To learn more, go to the User Account Management Guide.
Click the Info icon (
) near the top-right corner of the LogPoint user interface to display the current version of LogPoint. The About pop-up panel also contains information on where to find the product documentation and how to contact LogPoint Support.
About LogPoint¶
To configure a network interface, select the relevant interface.
Configuring eth0 interface¶
Select Edit IPv4.
Select a Method.
If you choose Automatic (DHCP), the network interface settings are automatically set.
If you choose Manual, enter a Subnet, Address, Gateway, Name servers, and Search domains.
Configuring network connection¶
Select Save.
In Storage Configuration, select Reset.
Automatic partitioning of storage devices¶
Select Use As Boot Device for the device you want to boot LogPoint on.
Use As Boot Device¶
Select Add GPT Partition for an available device.
Adding GPT partition¶
Enter Size. The recommended size is at least 8GB for a new partition.
Selecting swap format¶
Select swap in Format and select Create.
Select Add GPT Partition again for the remaining size.
Select Leave unformatted in Format and select Create. This unformatted partition can be used to hold the logical volume group.
Selecting Leave unformatted format¶
Select Create Volume Group (LVM) to create a new volume group.
Selecting Create LVM¶
Note
You can also create software RAID (md) disks.
Enter a name for the volume group and select Create.
Creating LVM¶
In the new volume group, select Create Logical Volume.
Selecting Create Logical Volume¶
Enter a Name, Size, Format, and Mount point for the new logical volume.
Creating Logical Volume¶
You must configure at least the following logical volumes before you can proceed with the installation:
Name |
Mount point |
Minimum size |
|---|---|---|
boot |
/boot |
1GB |
root |
/ |
40GB |
application |
/opt |
20GB |
app_store |
/opt/immune/app_store |
20GB |
storage |
/opt/immune/storage |
60GB |
Note
The installer automatically provides the names and mount points for the next default volume group every time you select Create Logical Volume.
Select Done after finalizing your storage configurations.