KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is open source hardware virtualization software through which you can create and run multiple Linux and Windows-based virtual machines simultaneously. The following sections describe how to deploy a virtual appliance on KVM servers.
Important
There are several tools you can use to deploy a virtual NDR Console appliance in KVM. For illustration, this guide provides the basic steps for creating and deploying a NDR Console instance in Virtual Machine Manager (also known as virt-manager). It is not meant to endorse or recommend a particular tool. For comprehensive information about deploying virtual machines in KVM, see the documentation for the tool you choose.
Deployment checklist
You must perform the tasks in the following table in order.
Task | Information | Done |
|---|---|---|
Planning | ||
Verify receipt of onboarding emails from fireeye.com. | License email contains your license key and links to useful resources. Activation code email contains your activation code and instructions for downloading the NDR Console image. | |
Ensure that all prerequisites are met. | ||
Deployment | ||
1. Install the virtual appliance. | Installing a virtual NDR appliance on KVM and Example: Installing a virtual appliance on KVM Using virt-manager | |
2. Perform the initial configuration. | ||
3. Apply the activation code and install licenses. | Applying the activation code and installing the license in a KVM deployment | |
Verification | ||
Verify that you can search for packets. | See the Network Detection and Response Console Product Guide. | |
After deployment | ||
Complete the configuration. | See the Network Detection and Response Console Product Guide. | |