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IDAC - Basic Installation Procedure

Step 1: Download and Execute the Installation Wizard

  1. Copy the command below, paste it into the terminal, and press Enter:
bash <(curl -fsSL https://deploy.cyolo.io/get-cyolo)

The installation package is downloaded and executed.

  1. Press the letter i on your keyboard.

Step 2: Installer Checks Prerequisites

In the first phase, the installation wizard checks the resources available on the machine on which you are installing the IDAC.

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Helpful Hint

See Working with the Installer Wizard for information that will help you navigate smoothly through the installation process.

Step 3: Configuration Steps

Follow the Configuration steps in the table below.

StepDescriptionNotes
Enter Installation Path
Enter License KeyCopy the content of the license key file and paste it here.The license is a jwt file.
For details on uploading the license in a file, see the Command Line Installation Options.
Check for Existing ClusterCheck if there any existing IDAC instances on the machine.
Confirm Cluster Creation or Joining- If this is the first IDAC, type Y and press Enter.
- If you already have at least one IDAC installed, type N and press Enter.
Enter Upstream Address- Default - tcp.cyolo.io:443
- If you use a PG (private gateway), enter its details.
Access to the host that resides at the upstream address is confirmed when you press enter.

When a PG is used, an additional step appears that asks if you want IDAC to use the PG as a proxy for HTTP/S access to the internet. Type Y to accept this option.
Enter Upstream SNIDefault - tcp.cyolo.ioIf you use a private gateway, enter its SNI.
Certificate Source Selection - Type Y to supply a certificate.
- Type N to use a certificate generated by Cyolo.
If Yes, then you will be prompted to paste in the certificate
See here for advanced details about working with your own certificate.
Enter Site NameThis name will be used in the UI whenever a site selection is required.
Enter IDAC NameFor example, IDAC-01
System & App Analytics PreferenceType Y to allow Cyolo to receive your anonymous analytics data for service enhancement.
Enter default admin passwordThis password can be changed later.
Re-enter default admin password

Step 4: Preparation, Launch and Post-Installation Phases

The installer will display the final setup steps and indicate pass or fail. No input is required.

  • Set Installation Files and Directories
  • Generate Certificates
  • Install System Utilities
  • System Administration Configuration
  • Set Network Time Protocol
  • Configure Docker Repository in Package Manager
  • Install Docker
  • Install Docker Compose
  • Docker Container is Up
  • Cluster Health Check