Cisco Cisco Clean Access 3.5

This section describes how to install the software from the distribution CD-ROM. It is assumed that you 
have already connected the server to the network, as described in 

 and are working on the server either directly from a console or from terminal 

emulation software over a serial connection, as described in 

The Clean Access Server software is not intended to coexist with other software or data on the target 
machine. The installation process formats and partitions the target hard drive, destroying any existing 
data or software on the drive. Before starting the installation, make sure that the target computer does 
not contain any data or applications that you need to keep.

The entire installation process, including the initial configuration described in 

 should take about 15 minutes. 

If installing Cisco Clean Access software on a server that requires custom installation, follow the 
“Custom Installation” instructions in the Certified Hardware and System Requirements for Cisco Clean 
Access (NAC Appliance) first before starting the CD installation: 

Insert the distribution CD-ROM that contains the Clean Access Server .iso file into the CD-ROM 
drive of the target server machine.

Reboot the machine. The installation script starts automatically after the machine restarts:

Welcome to Cisco Clean Access Server!

 -  To install Clean Access Server, press the <ENTER> key.

 -  To install Clean Access Server over a serial console, enter serial at the boot 

prompt and press the <ENTER> key.

boot: 

At the “boot:” prompt, either: 

Type “

” and press enter if you are accessing the target computer from the terminal 

emulation console over a serial connection, or 

Press the Enter key if you are working directly on the target machine (i.e., the monitor and 
keyboard are directly connected to the computer), or

Type 

 if your server hardware requires custom installation. Follow the 

 instructions first to create the appropriate diskettes before starting CD installation. 

The Package Installation then executes, and Clean Access Server packages are installed. The 
installation takes a few minutes. 

When finished, the welcome page for the configuration utility appears, and a series of questions 
prompt you for the initial server configuration. The next section describes the configuration steps.