Install CWM using Docker Installer Tool
The CWM 2.0 is installed on the Cisco Crosswork platform by first deploying the Crosswork OVA file using a Docker image on the VMware vCenter 7.0 (or higher) and then installing the CWM CAPP file using the installation script.
Prerequisites
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VMware vCenter Server 7.0 (U3p or later) and ESXi 7.0 (U3p or later). Refer to the Crosswork Network Controller 7.1 installation requirements for more details.
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Docker version 19 or higher.
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sshpass
installed. For Mac, you can usebrew install sshpass
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jq
installed. For Mac, you can usebrew install jq
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Download CWM package
To download the CWM 2.0 package, go to https://software.cisco.com/download/home/286340306/type/286332171/release/2.0.0.There are four downloadable files there, based on two factors:
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Virtualization format:
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OVA files are for VMware
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QCOW2 files are for KVM
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Product edition:
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Either CWM Essentials or CWM Advantage (indicated in the file name).
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To install CWM 2.0 Essentials on VMware, download the file with the OVA extension that is labeled for Essentials.
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These instructions are specifically for the CWM Essentials package using the OVA file format. If you're using a different edition or format (e.g., CWM Advantage or QCOW2), please refer to the appropriate set of instructions. |
Use script to Deploy Crosswork and CWM
Procedure
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In your Docker-capable machine, create a directory where you will store all the files you will use during this installation.
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The downloaded file containing the Crosswork Network Controller package from cisco.com includes the following files:
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Step 3 |
Inside the directory, create a
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Step 4 |
Edit the parameters to match your deployment.
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Step 5 |
Inside the directory, create another file named
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Step 6 |
Open the
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From the directory, run the installer script:
This will start the installation process for the Crosswork platform and then for CWM once the platform is deployed. |
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To monitor the progress of the installation, access the Grafana dashboard which provides a visual summary of each stage (e.g., image unpacking, VM deployment, configuration). The dashboard is typically accessible at:
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Once the installation script is done and the deployment status reaches 100%, go to http://your_mgmt_vipx:30603 and log in
with the default |