#2.2. Installing the Appliance
Follow these steps to download and install the #Zenoss appliance.
Download the #Zenoss Virtual Appliance file from http://www.zenoss.com/download:
zenoss-Version-x86.vmware.zipAfter download, unzip the file into the directory where you want to work.
Install and start the VMware player. (Refer to the instructions provided by the player.)
When prompted, use the VMware player to navigate to the directory where you unzipped the #Zenoss Virtual Appliance package, and then open the #Zenoss Virtual Appliance.
After loading the appliance, the URL you will use to connect to the #Zenoss management console is listed in the virtual machine window. The message is similar to:
Management console is available at: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:8080/zport/dmd
Note
If this message does not appear, you may need to change the VMware player network connection option from Bridged to NAT.
Log in as user
root. (Local host login: root)No password is required.
rPath appliances include an administrative account. The first time you authenticate under that account, follow these steps to change rPath administrative account password:
Browse to:
https://ApplianceHostname:8003
Enter login credentials, and then click Sign In.
In the new window that appears, click OK.
In the new window that appears, set a new password for the administrative account.
Open a new Web browser, and then enter the URL that appears in the login screen.
The #Zenoss Setup Wizard appears.
