Cisco Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager 1.2 Installation Guide

This guide explains how to install Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager (Cisco EPN Manager) 1.2. This guide is 
intended for administrators who configure, monitor, and maintain Cisco EPN Manager, and troubleshoot problems that may 
occur. These administrators must be familiar with VMware OVA applications, virtualization concepts, and virtualized 
environments.

For detailed information about configuring and managing this product, see the 

Licenses determine the features you can use (such as the NBI or High Availability) and the type and number of devices that Cisco 
EPN Manager can manage. To purchase new licenses, go to the 

 page. To install a new license, the 

original license must reside on the server. Do not create copies of licenses. For more information on the types of licenses available 
for Cisco EPN Manager, see the information on viewing and managing licenses in the 

Before you begin the installation, read the following topics to make sure your deployment meets all requirements.

You can install Cisco EPN Manager 1.2 either on a virtual machine (VM) or Bare-Metal server: 

OVA/VM Installation—For VM installation, an Open Virtual Appliance (OVA) file is provided, which must be installed on 
a dedicated server that comply with the requirements listed in 

For better management, we recommend you to run 

only one instance of Cisco EPN Manager VM per server hardware. 

ISO/Bare-Metal Installation—For a Bare-Metal server installation, an ISO image is provided. This image acts as a virtual 
boot (see 

) that supports the UCS server installation. A built-in terminal or console server 

application called Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) is used to install Cisco EPN Manager on the 
Bare-Metal Cisco UCS server hardware. This ISO can also be used to install Cisco EPN Manager on a VM. Before 
proceeding with the installation ensure that the server comply with the requirements listed in 

.

For information on the pros and cons of the above installation options, contact your Cisco representative. 

The installation process uses the server's eth0 and eth1 Ethernet ports. Do not use a different port or the system might not work 
properly.

Due to the increase in Cisco EPN Manager supported services, Cisco recommend that you choose only the Professional 
configuration type for both OVA and ISO installations.