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For example, the following password meets the complexity requirements: Av1dnm$.
The PostgreSQL installation software creates a PostgreSQL user that uses this password. The OpenNMS software uses the password and user to access the PostgreSQL database. The only users that need access to this account are the people responsible for installing and updating the Avid System Monitor software. It is a good idea to decide on a consistent username and password across your organization.
To disable SNMP on the Avid System Monitor system:
1. Log onto the system with the local Avid System Monitor Admin account.
2. Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Manage. Navigate to the Services section and determine whether the following services are running:
- SNMP Service - SNMP Trap Service
3. If the SNMP services are running, stop and disable them. The services should not be running on the Avid System Monitor system.
Installing the Basic OpenNMS Server Software
This section describes how to install the following software:
• Java JDK - you need to install a full JDK rather than just a Java run time environment
• PostgreSQL database software
• OpenNMS standalone installer for Windows
• Avid-specific configuration files for OpenNMS
• Avid Service Framework
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The Avid Monitoring System service is automatically installed by the script that installs the Avid-specific configuration files. After the install you must check whether the service is running and start it if necessary.All of the installers are available on the Avid System Monitor Software installer.
To start the Avid System Monitor installer:
1. Launch the Avid System Monitor installer. The Main installer page opens.
2. Click Monitoring Server Setup. The Monitoring Server Setup window opens.
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1. Install the Java JDK software and note the installed location. You will need the location for the OpenNMS installation. For example:
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_13
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On a 64-bit system, installer the 32-bit versions of Java, OpenNMS, and PostgreSQL. the 64-bit version of OpenNMS is not supported for Avid System Monitor v1.2.1.The installer prompts for two installation paths: one for the jre software and one for the jdk. Install both on the same drive. The following illustrations show the two dialog boxes that require a path.
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Make sure you point both installation paths to the same drive.JDK install Path
jre install Path
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At the end of the Java install the installer launches a web browser to check for updates. You can ignore the request and close the browser.2. Install the PostgreSQL database software, The software will ask for a password. Supply the local Avid System Monitor Admin login password. If the password does not meet the security requirements the install will fail. See “To create a local Admin user on the Avid System Monitor server” earlier in this section.
3. At the end of the PostgreSQL install, a dialog box asks if you want to use StackBuilder to install additional software, Deselect the checkbox and click Finish. The Stackbuilder software is not required by OpenNMS.
4. Install OpenNMS. Use the default values with the following caveats:
a. Supply the password you used for the PostgreSQL install.
b. When prompted, navigate to the folder where you installed the Java JDK software and click Open. The following illustration shows the selected path.
c. The installer prompts you to select from a list of plug-ins. Just select the default Docs option. Do not select any of the plug-ins for this release.
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The plug-ins have not been qualified for this release. Do not select any during the installation.d. The installation prompts you to add a Discovery Range of IP addresses. Click Next to accept the default range. You will delete the range later during the configuration process.
To copy the Avid configuration files and install the Avid System Monitor Service:
1. Click Copy OpenNMS config files.
The installer performs the following operations:
a. Creates a backup of the Program Files/OpenNMS/etc directory named etc_back.
b. Copies the Avid-specific config files into the appropriate locations.
c. Runs a script that creates the Avid System Monitor service. This is the service you will use to stop and start OpenNMS.
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The system does not display a progress bar during the operation. It displays a dialog box once the operation is complete.Do not select any of the plug-ins.
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If you need to copy the Avid configuration files manually, open the opennms_config folder on the installer and copy the folders in that directory to Program Files\OpenNMS, overwriting the existing folders.To ensure that the Avid Monitoring System service is running:
1. Open the Windows Service Manager and locate the Avid Monitoring System service.
2. If necessary, start the Avid Monitoring System service.
To launch the Avid System Monitor (OpenNMS) application:
1. Open a browser window and enter one of the following URL values:
- http://localhost:8980/opennms
- http://<Avid System Monitor IP address>:8980/opennms For example, http://172.20.108.34:8980/opennms
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You can use the IP address to log open the Avid System Monitor interface from any system on your network.2. Use the following default login credentials:
user: admin password: admin