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How to set up and install Nipper OmniSight

This article provides the steps needed to install Nipper OmniSight using the Titania provided OVA file.

Recommended System Specifications

To ensure optimal performance and stability, Nipper OmniSight should be deployed using the following minimum hardware specifications:

    RAM                Processor              Storage

   16 GB                  4 Core                 300 GB

Recommended hardware specifications:

    RAM                Processor              Storage

   32 GB                  8 Core                 300 GB

Important:

Running Nipper OmniSight below the recommended specifications may result in:

  • Installation issues
  • Reduced performance
  • Slower processing times

For the best experience, always adhere to the minimum system requirements.

Provided by Titania

  • Base OVA - Including Nipper Resilience installer file: nipper-omnisight-<version>.ova
  • Activation Code

Once these are received, save in a directory as they will be needed later.

Initial Set Up

Nipper OmniSight is distributed as an OVA file:

nipper-omnisight-<version>.ova

Important Notes:

  • Do not rename or modify any Titania-provided files unless explicitly instructed to do so. Changing filenames can cause installation failures.
  • The installation has been tested on VMWare Workstation Pro using an OVA image, if you are using a hypervisor using a different disk format, please refer to Nipper Omnisight Installation Using Alternative Hyper-Visors

Importing the Virtual Machine

Follow the steps below to import and configure the Nipper OmniSight virtual machine.

Step 1: Import the OVA File

  • Open ESXi Host Client management console
  • From the top menu, select “Create/Register VM”
  • On the Select Creation Type page choose “Deploy Virtual Machine from OVF or OVA” Click “Next”
  • Enter a name for your new VM
  • Click to browse for the OVA image or drag & drop it to the import box. Click “Next”
  • Choose / Confirm the storage location for the new VM. Click “Next”
  • Confirm Deployment Options:
  • Network Mappings – Bridged is recommended, NAT is also supported
  • Disk provisioning – Thick / Thin, as preferred
  • Auto Power On – as preferred

Click “Next”

  • Verify selections & click “Finish” (Note warning about not refreshing browser)
  • Watch for import completion in the Recent Tasks panel.

Step 2: Configure Virtual Machine Settings

Once the import is complete, the VM is configured with the following default settings, please adjust to your hardware and network requirements as necessary:

  • Memory: 32 GB
  • Processors: 8
  • Hard Disk: 300 GB
  • Network Adaptor:
    • Recommend set to Bridged
    • Enable Replicate physical network connection state
    • This configuration allows SSH access to the VM

Step 3: Power On the Virtual Machine (if auto power on not selected during import)

Click Power on this Virtual Machine.

Allow several minutes for the VM to fully boot.