Initial Engine Application Installation

Installing an engine application in a Universal Container deployment involves the following tasks:

  1. Download the Extreme Docker Application Image File.
  2. Upload the Docker Application Image File to the UCP.
  3. Install the application engine.
  4. Deploy the application Docker image file.

Download the Extreme Docker Application Image File

Download the application Docker image file from the Extreme Networks support portal.
To obtain the Docker image file, go to the Extreme Networks support portal to download the application Docker image.
For example, from the ExtremeWireless WiNG™ product page, download cx-9000.tar.

Upload the Docker Application Image File to the UCP

To upload an engine application Docker image, take the following steps:

  1. Go to Engines > Image Management.
  2. Choose one of the following:
    • Select the Choose Image File pane and navigate to the image file. Or,
    • Drag and drop the image file onto the Image File pane.
    A list of uploaded image files is displayed below the Choose Image File pane.
To delete an uploaded image, select the check box next to the image file. Then, select . To refresh the image file list, select .

Install an Engine Application

To install the engine application, take the following steps:

  1. Go to Engines > Installation.
  2. From the pane for the application that you want to install, select Install.
    Note

    Note

    If you have not yet uploaded the application Docker image file, you will be prompted to do so.
    Note

    Note

    The installation time will depend on a variety of factors, be prepared for it to take some time.
    A confirmation notice is displayed after installation is complete. Only one instance is required for the cluster.

Deploy the Application Image File

After you have uploaded the application image file and installed the application Docker image, deploy the application to a node.

To deploy the application:

  1. Go to Engines > Installation.
  2. Select the engine instance link. For example, "cx9000 #1".
  3. Select Deploy.
  4. Save your changes.