Installing vPlus Offline
In environments where internet access is restricted due to security concerns, vPlus can be installed on a machine without direct internet connectivity. This chapter outlines the step-by-step process for offline installation of vPlus.
Prerequisites
A host with internet access
A target host without internet access
Administrative privileges on both hosts
Step 1: Preparation on Internet-Connected Host
Create Repository Files
First, you need to create the necessary repository files on the host with internet access.
Download MariaDB version 10.6 and create a file named /etc/yum.repos.d/MariaDB.repo
with the appropriate content for your system. For example, for CentOS 8 (x86_64):
Create a file named /etc/yum.repos.d/vPlus.repo
with the following content:
Note. Make sure to use the correct version of the repo. For Red Hat 7, use el7
, for Red Hat 8, use el8
, etc.
Install Required Tools and Download Packages
Run the following commands:
Create vPlus Repository
Execute the following command:
Transfer Repository to Offline Host
Copy the /home/vprepo
folder to the offline host using your preferred method. For example:
Step 2: Installation on Offline Host
Configure vPlus Repository
On the offline host, create a file named /etc/yum.repos.d/vPlus.repo
with the following content:
Install vPlus Packages
Install the vProtect server and node packages:
Note. If you encounter issues with the default repository, use the following commands:
By following these steps, you can successfully install vPlus on a machine without internet access.
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