About this guide

This guide describes how to configure an AWS Elemental Live node that is working in stand-alone mode. Stand-alone means that the nodes aren't being controlled by AWS Elemental Conductor Live. If your Elemental Live nodes are being controlled by AWS Elemental Conductor Live, see the AWS Elemental Conductor Live Upgrade Guide.

This guide applies to all versions of the software that are currently available for download from AWS Elemental. It covers versions that run on RHEL 7 (or CentOS 7) and versions that run on RHEL 9.

Phase 2 of installation

This guide provides detailed information about phase 2 of installation, including how to perform the following:

• Enable user authentication so that users must log in to use any product.

• Add users, if user authentication is enabled.

• Configure the time zone, DNS server, NTP servers, firewall, and alert notifications.

• Configure other Ethernet interfaces, as required.

• Configure routers and other input devices.

Configuration is the same for all types of hardware — AWS Elemental appliances, qualified hardware, and virtual machines.

Prerequisite knowledge

We assume that you know how to:

• Connect to the Elemental Live web interface using your web browser.

• Log in to a remote terminal (Linux) session in order to work via the command line interface.

Note

For assistance with your AWS Elemental appliances and software products, see the AWS Elemental Support Center