VM deployment

To begin setting up Mividas products, add the Mividas Installer virtual machine to your server network. The ideal location for the server depends on your network environment. Refer to the Network Schematics section for examples and detailed network configurations.

Before you proceed, please review the Server Specifications for the Mividas VM and the Network Port Requirements to ensure compatibility.

Note: If you are planning on using the Mividas Installer on a server without internet access, configuration and installation processes will require additional steps. Refer to the Offline environment documentation.

In this chapter

Server specifications Network diagrams Network port requirements Reverse proxy / load balancer

Download the Mividas Installer VM

Begin by downloading our Installer VM, provided in a generic OVA format compatible with VMware ESXi (version 6.5 and later) and KVM for Linux-based virtualization. The latest version is always available at https://www.mividas.com/downloads/. This VM is based on Debian 11 and uses the Linux kernel v5.10.

Deploy the Mividas Installer VM

Start by deploying the OVA file you just downloaded in your virtualization environment. Please review the Server Specifications before you deploy the Installer.

Initial Startup and Network Configuration

Mividas initial deployment
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? Step 1/3. Setup networking  (Use arrow keys)
  * Refresh status
    Change hostname for server
    Change IP-settings on first NIC
    Change IP-settings for second NIC
    Set DNS-servers
    Set NTP-servers
    Set HTTP-proxy
    Set static routes
    Set remote syslog server
    Configure SNMP
    Continue

On the initial startup, you’ll be presented with a list of network setup options you can navigate using the arrow keys. Below are the configuration options:

Option	Description
Refresh Status	Check the machine’s current status, including assigned IP addresses, disk usage, and space.
Change Hostname for Server	Specify a hostname for the installer, e.g. `installer.example.com`.
Change IP Settings on first NIC	Configure DHCP or manually enter IP settings (e.g., gateway, DNS) for the primary NIC.
Change IP Settings on second NIC (optional)	Configure DHCP or manually enter IP settings (e.g., gateway, DNS) for the secondary NIC.
Set DNS-Servers	Set a DNS server if you require an override or additional DNS settings.
Set NTP-Servers	Specify NTP servers, which are useful for secure networks with dedicated time sources.
Set HTTP-Proxy	Configure an HTTP proxy to manage and filter outgoing traffic if network security policies restrict direct access.
Set Static Routes	Define static routes for specific subnets to route traffic as needed across multiple network segments. For instance, you can route traffic for subnet `10.0.0.0/24` through a specific router at `192.168.1.100`, while all other traffic uses the default gateway.
Set remote syslog server	Enter the FQDN and port of the remote Syslog server. E.g. `syslog.example.com:514`
Configure SNMP	Configure SNMPv2c read only community string, location and contact.
Continue	Choose this when you are ready to proceed.

Some changes may require a restart. You can either restart after each adjustment or complete all configurations before a final restart.

Server Security Settings

Mividas Server setup - Security settings
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? Step 2/3. Setup security settings  (Use arrow keys)
  * Set password for admin system account
    Disable SSH-login using password
    Enable unattended upgrades for a subset of security related Host VM-packages
    Disable further changes using boot console-wizard
    Continue

After completing the network configuration, you’ll enter the security settings for the server:

Option	Description
Set Admin Password	Set the password for the admin system account.
Disable SSH Password Login	Strengthen security by disabling password-based SSH login, using SSH keys by default.
Enable unattended upgrades for a subset of security related Host VM-packages	This will automatically install e.g. kernel and SSH security updates on the Host VM, for use in installation which may not be maintained – e.g. test/POC. Note: this should never be activated on production systems.
Disable Boot Console Wizard Changes	This option restricts access to the boot console wizard for added security.
Continue	Choose this when you are ready to proceed.

When you’ve completed the security configuration, select Continue to finish the setup. If changes were made that require a restart, restart the machine now.

Completing the Mividas VM Deployment

10/10 services are up

IP:
eth0 UP 10.10.29.114/24

Installer is running: https://10.10.29.114:8999/
Internet status: working
? Select action  (use arrow keys)
  * Refresh status
    Network settings
    Security settings
    Login shell
    Upgrade installer
    Hard drive cleanup

After finalizing the setup, you’ll see the Mividas Installer VM status screen, displaying details such as IP address and filesystem status. The following options are now available:

Option	Description
Refresh status	Update the current status view.
Network settings	Reaccess the Network settings if needed.
Security settings	Reaccess the Security settings if needed.
Login shell	Open a terminal shell for direct VM access.
Upgrade installer	Upgrade the Mividas Installer from the terminal, useful for offline environments or if the web interface is unavailable.
Hard drive cleanup	Remove unnecessary data, debug logs, and old versions to free up space.

To add Mividas products, note the Mividas Installer URL in the command line. Enter this URL in your browser to access the Mividas Installer interface and continue with the Mividas Installer documentation

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