File Server Installation
The File Server works as a File Storage for Patch and Package Management. It can be installed on the same machine where the main server is installed or on another machine which is reachable by the main server. The File Server is mandatory for Patch/Package Management. Thus the installation of File Server is required if the Patch Management license is enabled.
If the Patch/Package Management is running for multi location based organization then for each location we need to install one File Server on separate machine at respective locations and reachable to the main server. This is a preferable solution for multi location based organization. But, it can be managed by single File Server for a Single location based organization, where only one File Server is required to install.
What is a File Server?
A file server is a computer responsible for central storage of data. A file server works in conjunction with our main server, and it’s the backbone for Remote Deployment. A file server is a must in the following usage scenarios:
- Deployment of Patches.
- Deployment of Packages.
- Self-upgrade of Motadata Agent application.
Installation links
Installation Steps
Step 1: Download the Motadata File Server.
Step 2: Provide the execution permission to the file using the below command:
Syntax: chmod 777 file-server-name
Example: chmod 777 MotadataCommonFileServer
Step 3: Run the executable Patch package file using the below command:
Syntax: ./file-server-name
Example: ./MotadataCommonFileServer
Step 4: Enter the Main-server(ServiceOps) IP address during installation.
Step 5: Enter the storage location. It is optional. If no location is required just press enter and the next prompt will appear.
Step 6: Enter the port number. It is optional. If nothing is entered it will take port 80 for http and 443 for https.
The file server is now installed.
Step 7: Check the Motadata File Server Service using the below command:
systemctl status ft-file-server
