Prerequisite Information

Before you install the JUNOScope software, you should know the following information:

The user who installs the JUNOScope software on a Linux server as root must exist in \etc\passwd. This is a MySQL requirement.
SQL database connection—The JUNOScope default installation uses a locally installed MySQL database for which the default Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) URL is appropriate. If you enter a URL that points to a JDBC database other than the one bundled with the product, it is not supported.
Information for creating an X.509 digital certificate—The JUNOScope software installation creates an X.509 digital certificate for the HTTPS server. You must provide the following information:
- Common server name; for example, nms.juniper.net.
- Organization that runs the server; for example, Juniper Networks, Inc.
- State or province where the server is located; for example, California.
- Country where the server is located; for example, a two-letter code such as US.

JUNOScope software installation directory—By default, the JUNOScope software is installed into the current working directory.
Recommended Java Runtime patch cluster—The JUNOScope installation recommends the current patch cluster for the JUNOScope software for correct operation. For example, for a workstation running Solaris 5.8, the following patch cluster is required: J2SE_Solaris_8_Recommended Patch Cluster. The patch cluster is available from http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/show.pl?target=patches/patch-access. Installation must be performed by root. If your workstation does not have the required patch cluster, you can install it after the JUNOScope installation.