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.
A host with internet access
A target host without internet access
Administrative privileges on both hosts
Create Repository Files
First, you need to create the necessary repository files on the host with internet access.
Download 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:
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:
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:
By following these steps, you can successfully install vPlus on a machine without internet access.