How to first login and install Nipper OmniSight

Step 1: Log In

Once the VM has booted, click the Console menu to access the CLI.

Username: titania

Password: FradNik7

You will be prompted to change the password immediately after logging in. Follow the prompts to enter the default password and create new password. The system will then display the welcome message. This includes details of the network interface card required in the next step.

Optional step: Configuring a Static IP Address

To configure a static IP address for the host Network Interface Card (NIC) not the docker instance, run the following command:

sudo ./set-static-ip.sh

Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the configuration.

Step 2: Locate the Installer

Navigate to the Nipper OmniSight installation directory by entering the following command:

cd /opt/app/nipper-omnisight

Step 3: Run the Installer

Start the installation by running:

sudo ./install.sh

Step 4: Respond to Installation Prompts

During installation, you will be asked several questions:

Extend Logical Volume (LV):
Prompt: “Do you want to extend the LV to use all remaining free space?”
Select: Y
Host Name:
Accept the default value.
Press: Enter
Enable 2FA:
Prompt: “Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)”
If you select Y, you will need a device that has a 2FA app
Standalone or Integrated:

Prompt: “Are you using an external configuration storage e.g. CMDB or Git Repository? [y/n]”

Select N if you are Standalone
Select Y if you are looking to integrate with an external repository
Number of Sensors:
Accept the default value of 5
Press: Enter