Before You Install MC
Management Console (MC) 9.2.x is compatible with the latest hotfix versions of Vertica server 7.2.3 and above. Read the following documents for more information:
- Supported Platforms document, at http://www.vertica.com/docs. The Supported Platforms document also lists supported browsers for MC.
- Installation Overview and Checklist. Make sure you have everything ready for your Vertica configuration.
- Before You Install Vertica. Read for required prerequisites for all Vertica configurations, including Management Console.
Port Requirements
When you use MC to create a Vertica cluster, the Create Cluster Wizard uses SSH on its default port (22).
Port 5444 is the default agent port and must be available for MC-to-node and node-to-node communications.
Port 5450 is the default MC port and must be available for node-to-MC communications.
See Ensure Ports Are Available for more information about port and firewall considerations.
Firewall Considerations
Make sure that a firewall or iptables are not blocking communications between the cluster's database, Management Console, and MC's agents on each cluster node.
IP Address Requirements
If you install MC on a server outside the Vertica cluster it will be monitoring, that server must be accessible to at least the public network interfaces on the cluster.
Hardware Requirements
| Requirements | CPU | RAM | Disk Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 4-core | 4G | 2G |
| Recommended | 8-core | 8G | 2G |
You can install MC on any node in the cluster, or its own dedicated node. When running the MC on a node in the cluster, note that MC shares RAM and time on CPU cores with other Vertica processes. See Disk Space Requirements for Vertica.
Time Synchronization and MC's Self-Signed Certificate
When you connect to MC through a client browser, Vertica assigns each HTTPS request a self-signed certificate, which includes a timestamp. To increase security and protect against password replay attacks, the timestamp is valid for several seconds only, after which it expires.
To avoid being blocked out of MC, synchronize time on the hosts in your Vertica cluster, and on the MC host if it resides on a dedicated server. To recover from loss or lack of synchronization, resync system time and the Network Time Protocol.
SSL Requirements
The openssl package must be installed on your Linux environment so SSL can be set up during the MC configuration process. See Configuring TLS Server and Mutual Modes in the Administrator's Guide.
File Permission Requirements
On your local workstation, you must have at least read/write privileges on any files you plan to upload to MC through the Cluster Installation Wizard. These files include the Vertica server package, the license key (if needed), the private key file, and an optional CSV file of IP addresses.
Install Perl
The MC cluster installer uses Perl to perform the installation. Install Perl 5 on the target hosts before performing the cluster installation. Perl is available for download from www.perl.org.
Monitor Resolution
Management Console requires a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768, but Vertica recommends higher resolutions for optimal viewing.