Installing BigFix on Linux

tar xvf installation_package

./install.sh

Select the type of installation
	[1] Evaluation: Request a free evaluation license from BigFix. 
This license allows you to install a fully functional copy of the 
BigFix on up to 1000 clients, for a period of 30 days.
[2] Production: Install using a production license or an authorization
1for a production license.
Choose one of the options above or press Enter to accept the default value: [1] 

Select the BigFix features you want to install:
[1]  All Components (server, client, and WebReports)
[2]  Server and client Only
[3]  WebReports Only
Choose one of the options above or press <Enter> to accept the default value: [1]

Select the database replication:
[1]  Single or master database
[2]  Replicated database
Choose one of the options above or press <Enter> to accept the default value: [1]

Select the database:
[1]  Use a local database
[2]  Use a remote database
Choose one of the options above or press <Enter> to accept the default value: [1]

Choose the server's root folder:
Specify the location for the server's root folder or 
press <Enter> to accept the default value: /var/opt/BESServer

Choose the WebReports server's root folder:
Specify the location for the WebReports server's root folder or 
press <Enter> to accept the default value: /var/opt/BESWebReportsServer

Since version 9.5.2, freshly installed Web Reports 
is automatically configured to use HTTPS. 
Choose the WebReports server's port number:
Specify the port number or press <Enter> to accept the default value: 8083

DB2 installation check
The installer does not detect if DB2 is installed on the system. 
Specify which option corresponds to your installation:
[1]  DB2 is not installed, install it.
[2]  DB2 is installed, use the installed instance.
[3]  Exit from the installation.
Choose one of the options above or press <Enter> to accept the default value: [1

DB2 installation
DB2 will be installed using the following settings:
	DB2 instance owner: db2inst1
	DB2 fenced user: db2fenc1
	DB2 administration server user: dasusr1
	DB2 communication port: 50000
	DB2 installation directory: /opt/ibm/db2/V10.5
If you want to use different value for these settings specify them 
in the installation response file. Refer to the product documentation
for further details.
[1]  Proceed to install DB2.
[2]  Exit from the installation.
Choose one of the options above or press <Enter> to accept the default value: [1]

DB2 administrative user password:
Specify the password for the DB2 administrative users:

Choose the type of setup that best suits your needs:
[1]  I want to install with a BES license authorization file.
[2]  I want to install with a production license that I already have.
[3]  I want to install with an existing masthead.
Choose one of the options above or press <Enter> to accept the default value: [1]

Proxy usage
[1]  Use the proxy to access the internet
[2]  Do not use the proxy
Choose one of the options above or press <Enter> to accept the default value: [2]

License authorization location
Enter the location of the license authorization file that 
you received from BigFix or press <Enter> to accept the default value: 
./license/LicenseAuthorization.BESLicenseAuthorization

Key size level
Provide the key size that you want to use:
[1]  'Min' level (2048 bits)
[2]  'Max' level (4096 bits)
Choose one of the options above or press <Enter> to accept the default value: [2]

Choose the license folder:
Specify a folder for your private key (license.pvk), the license certificate (license.crt), 
and the site masthead (masthead.afxm) or press <Enter> to accept the default value: ./license

• If your server can access the internet, enter 1. The request will be submitted automatically.
• If your server cannot access the Internet, enter 2, and submit the request manually:
  1. The request.BESLicenseRequest is generated and saved to a folder with your license files. Copy this request to a computer with internet access.
  2. On the computer with internet access, go to BES License Request Handler and submit the request file.
  3. The license.crt file is saved to your computer. Copy it back to the BigFix server.
  4. Return to the installation and enter 1 to import the certificate and continue with the installation.

Advanced masthead parameters
The masthead will be created using the following defaults:
	Server port number: 52311
	Use of FIPS 140-2 compliant cryptography: Disabled
	Gather interval: One Day
	Initial action lock: Unlocked
	Action lock controller: Console
	Action lock exemptions: Disabled
	Unicode filenames in archives: Enabled
The above default values are suitable for most of BigFix deployments.
[1]  Use default values
[2]  Use custom values
Choose one of the options above or press <Enter> to accept the default value: [1]

Use root user for WebReports
If you specify true, WebReports service will run with root privileges.
[1]  True
[2]  False
Choose one of the options above or press <Enter> to accept the default value: [2]