To install
You can install the AmpCon-DC server by importing the .ova image file to virtual machine management platforms like VirtualBox.
VirtualBox is used in the following installation steps. The steps are similar for other virtual machine management platforms that support importing .ova image files.
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Prerequisites
Before you install the AmpCon-DC server, ensure that the following prerequisites are met:
The installation requirements are met.
The AmpCon-DC server installation package is downloaded.
Go to the FS AmpCon-DC website. In the Resources section, click the installation package that you want to install.
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- AmpCon™-DC for VMWare ESXi GNS3 2.1.0 Software
Used to install the AmpCon-DC server in VMWare ESXi
- AmpCon™-DC for VirtualBox 2.1.0 Software
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Installation procedure
Copy the AmpCon-DC
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- AmpCon™-DC for Ubuntu Docker 2.1.0 Software
Used to install the AmpCon-DC server in a physical machine based on Ubuntu 22.04 with Docker
- AmpCon™-DC for GNS3 2.1.0 Software
Used to install the AmpCon-DC server in GNS3
Installing in VirtManager
Download the AmpCon-DC QCOW2 image as described in the Prerequisite section.
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Run the following command to open the Virtual Manager interface:
virt-manager |
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Click the button as follows to import the virtual machine.
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Select "import existing disk image" and click "Forward".
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Click "Browse" to select the local image file.
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Click "Browse Local" to add a local location
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Find the actual qcow2 mirror location and click "Open"
Click "Forward"
Click "Forward"
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Adjust the virtual machine configuration as needed and click "Forward"
In the
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In the Network section, select Host device ens160: macvtap and click "Finish"
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Wait for the creation to complete, automatically enter the virtual machine serial command line, the import is complete
Modify configuration settings
Enter username and password: pica8/pica8
Enter the command “sudo vi /etc/netplan/00-installer-config.yaml” to modify the IP address
Enter the command “sudo netplan apply” to apply the network interface configuration
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.ova image file to the local machine.
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2. Open VirtualBox, and Click File > Import Appliance.
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Select Local file system, and select the OVA file that you want to import.
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Confirm the import settings for the AmpCon-DC .ova file, and then click Finish.
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Wait for the progress bar to complete.
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Verify the configuration of the imported virtual machine.
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Select the switch, click "Start", and wait for the virtual machine to finish booting.
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Modify Configuration Settings
Modify the network card information for the current environment
Execute “cd /usr/share/automation/server && sudo ./start.sh” on the virtual machine to start the
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AmpCon.-DC service
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Now the AmpCon-DC server is installed and started.
Page Authentication
Enter the IP address of AmpCon™-DC in the browser
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What to Do Next
After you install the AmpCon-DC server, you need to import the AmpCon-DC License, and add system configurations.