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Before installing Precise v9.6, it is important to understand the high level Precise v9.6 architecture and plan the installation accordingly.
The Precise Framework must have a database to store performance data. This database is referred to as the PMDB. The PMDB needs to be installed and configured before the Precise v9.6 installation begins.
The PMDB can either be an Oracle database or a Microsoft SQL Server database. Critical guidelines for selecting and configuring the PMDB:• It
- It is highly recommended to dedicate a new database instance for exclusive use as the PMDB.
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- The PMDB uses the Oracle/SQL Server Database Enterprise Edition instance. Using the Standard Edition is possible but not recommended. Standard Editions have severe limitations regarding the number of instances and the amount of the data that can be stored and are also not supported when upgrading Precise.
If you choose Oracle Enterprise Edition:• The
- The Oracle Partitioning option of Oracle Database Enterprise Edition is required and must be enabled in the database.
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- If Precise v9.6 will be monitoring SQL Server and/or Sybase performance, or an ERP system that is based on SQL Server or Sybase (such as SAP), an SQL Server PMDB is needed.
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- If Precise v9.6 will be monitoring Oracle and/or DB2 performance, or an ERP system that is based on Oracle or DB2, such as SAP or Oracle E-Business Suite, an Oracle PMDB is needed.
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- If you will be monitoring mixed landscapes consisting of databases (SQL Server / Sybase, AND Oracle / IBM DB2) you will need to install two PMDB's one on Oracle and one on SQL Server.
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Every Precise v9 framework should have its own schema. It is highly recommended to dedicate a new Oracle/SQL Server instance for use as the PMDB. |
The Precise agents typically reside on the monitored servers and need to be able to communicate with the Precise Framework. Verify that the network settings (such as firewall configurations etc.) will enable that. For more information, see Communication Requirements in the Precise™ Precise Minimum Requirements for Installation guideGuide.
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Before planning the installation process, verify that:• All
- All technologies and operating systems for Precise v9.6 to be installed for monitoring are supported by Precise v9.6. Information regarding the supported operating systems and technologies can be found in the Precise v9.6 Support Matrix at https://precise.secure.force.com/.
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- All minimum requirements for installation are met, as per the
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- Precise Minimum Requirements for Installation
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- Guide. These requirements include hardware, vendor updates, end-user client server requirements for using the Precise v9.6 user interface, communication requirements, and privileged user accounts.
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- You have access to login credentials for all privileged user accounts (needed to complete the installation).
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The following checklist can be used to verify that you are ready to start installation of Precise v9.6:• The
- The Precise website was reviewed for a newer version of this document. If there is a newer version, download it and use it instead of this one. Visit the Precise website at https://precise.secure.force.com/.
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- The Precise v9.6 deployment architecture is well understood.
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- Precise v9.6 Support Matrix was reviewed regarding the framework server.
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- A server for the Precise Framework is ready.
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- Installation prerequisites have been met (See Prerequisites for installing the Precise Framework on page 25).
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- A database for the Precise PMDB is ready according to all above requirements.
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- Communication requirements for allowing communication between the Precise Framework and the Precise agents are met.
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- The Precise website was reviewed for product updates. Visit the Precise website at https://precise.secure.force.com/.
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- Downtime has been coordinated for the monitored instances.
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Before beginning the installation process, verify that you have planned the installation according to Preparing to install the Precise Framework on page 24. |
The Precise Framework can be installed via a Windows-based user interface. Verify that the Windows server from which you will be installing the Precise Framework meets the following preconditions:• The
- The user you will be logged in as when performing the Precise Framework installation has local administrator privileges on the server.
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- The Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 SP1 is installed on the server.
To install the Precise Framework1. Download
- Download the following:
Precise v9.
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- x - Precise v9.
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- x is downloaded from https://precise.secure.force.com/.
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Unzip the downloaded files for Precise v9.
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x into an empty folder.
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x download (or DVD) available for use after finishing the Precise installation.
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- On a Windows server, open the folder with the unzipped Precise v9.
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- x files (or DVD), open the Precise 9.x.x folder and double-click setup.exe. The Precise Framework installer will launch, and guide you through the Precise Framework installation.
For step-by-step instructions regarding each framework installer screen, see Setting up the Precise Framework installation on page 27. Most of the screens require you to input details regarding your information systems. It is recommended to compile a list of all required user inputs before continuing.
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- Apply a valid license.
When the Precise Framework installation process is complete, the “Precise Framework Installer - Finished” screen appears.
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- Select Launch AdminPoint to apply Precise license
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Click Finish. This launches the Precise administrative interface (“AdminPoint”), used to apply Precise licenses.
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Info Depending on your browser security settings, you may now be prompted to install a Precise component in the browser. In order for the Precise user interface to function properly, this component must be installed.
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- A login screen appears. The default administrative user is “admin” and the initial password for this user is “admin”. Log in as this user.
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- On the screen that appears, click Apply License and select the license file that you received when you bought Precise, for your installation. Should you not have received the license file, contact Precise Customer Support.
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- A pop-up window will appear, confirming that the license was successfully applied. Click OK.
Installing Precise
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with the Command Line Interface (CLI) utility
This version of Precise v9.6 can also be installed with the CLI utility. Before installing using the CLI utility, verify that you have followed the planning and preparations mentioned above. For installing Precise v9.6 with the CLI utility, see the Precise™ Precise CLI Utility Reference Guide.
Installing Precise agents to monitor your technologies
Your Precise v9.6 Framework is now fully installed. To monitor the performance of a technology, a Precise v9.6 agent must be installed on the servers to monitor. Each agent has unique preparations and prerequisites, according to the technology that it monitors.
To plan this stage of installation, review the specific installation process, preparations, prerequisites, and post-installation action items for the technology that you wish to monitor with Precise v9.6. In addition, the Precise agent installation procedure varies slightly according to the operating system of the monitored server. For more details, see the appropriate section in this guide.
The following checklist can be used to verify that you are ready to install Precise agents:• Ensure
- Ensure readiness for agents installation checklist
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- Enumerate the technologies of which you wish to monitor performance
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- Per technology to be monitored, ensure that all installation requirements are met
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- For all servers where the technologies to be monitored reside, ensure that the installation requirements are met
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- Login access to privileged user accounts is readily available
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- Communication requirements for allowing communication between the Precise Framework and the Precise agents are met
Installing instances
To install instances see the sections describing the relevant technologies in the Precise™ Installation Guide. When installing new instances of monitored technologies, a pop-up window requesting to locate files may appear on screen.
When the pop-up window titled "please locate the file <filename>" appears, you should supply the full path to the I3\distribution folder under the location where you unzipped the Precise v9.6 download or on the DVD depending on which version you have installed.
About the Precise Business Storage Optimizer
To leverage Precise v9.6 storage tiering and automation abilities, install Precise Business Storage Optimizer version 9.6 after installing the Precise v9.6 Framework.
For more information, see the Precise Business Storage Optimizer Installation Guide.
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