Skybox version 11.6.100
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Chapter 13
Selecting the Server Installation
Without user intervention, after several seconds Skybox Appliance boots from the local drive.
Click the up or down arrow keys to select a different option before the boot.
You have the option to install Skybox Appliance with modified parameters or as a specific type
of server.
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Modify the Skybox Server and Collector Parameters
: Installing Skybox Server with
Collector is the typical Appliance configuration. This option allows you to modify several of
the parameters in the installation process.
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Install only the Skybox Collector
: Optimizes the partitioning scheme for Appliances to run
as a Skybox Collector.
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Install Standalone Elasticsearch Node
: Enhances the scalability of the Elasticsearch-based
Skybox Web Client.
These options are available from the boot menu of the Skybox Appliance ISO.
Modify the Skybox Server and Collector Parameters
To install the Skybox Server and Collector with modified parameters:
1. Mount the ISO and start the server.
2. From the boot menu of the Skybox Appliance ISO, select Skybox Server Installation.
3. The installation dialog appears, asking whether to run the default collector only installation.
It waits 60 seconds for a response.
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If the response is Yes, or if no response is provided within 60 seconds, the default
installation starts, which configures Skybox Appliance as a Skybox Server with Collector.