Getting started with Ubuntu 12.04 ZipKit
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This topic contains the following sections:
Where to download the ZipKit
- Download the Ubuntu 12.04 ZipKit (Ubutnu_12.04.eZ) from the BMC Communities.
What is in the ZipKit
The Ubuntu 12.04 ZipKit (Ubutnu_12.04.eZ file) contains the following packages:
Ubuntu 12.04 subpackage | Subpackage content | Description |
|---|---|---|
Blueprint | BlueprintFunctionalModel BlueprintDeploymentModel | This folder contains all the deployment models associated with the blueprint and blueprint options (if any). |
BSA | JSON | This folder contains the software package files and the system package associated with the service blueprint. |
Prerequisites for the ZipKit
- Ensure that you have created a Ubuntu 12.04 VM template in the vCenter.
- While creating the Oracle Linux 6.4 template, choose the following options for Oracle Linux 6.4 operating system:
- RSCD should be installed in Ubuntu Template.
- Ubuntu Template should have direct root login enabled by setting up root password using passwd command.
- Ubuntu Template should have /etc/dhcp3 directory. Users can create symlink using following command: ln -s /etc/dhcp /etc/dhcp3
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