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Prerequisites for Installing JSA 7.5.0 Update Package 5 qcow2

We recommend the following system settings before you upgrade to JSA Release 7.5.0 Update Package 5 qcow2:

  • Instantiate the JSA virtual machines on the same non-uniform memory access (NUMA) as the disk controller or RAID controller on the host system. This optimizes disk I/O operations and avoids crossing the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI).

  • Set the NUMA policy as strict for kernel-based virtual machine (KVM) so that memory and CPU resources are all allocated from the same NUMA.

  • For best I/O performance, metadata preallocation is recommended as a minimum. Full allocation of the disk is required for maximum performance and is recommended for all installations on the KVM.

  • Increase the amount of storage allocated to a particular partition on the disk image.

Note:

Juniper Networks does not provide any support for installing and configuring the KVM server. You must install the virtual appliance image and configure it as per the recommended specifications for the virtual appliance. Juniper Networks will provide support only after the Juniper Secure Analytics has booted successfully.

The prerequisites to deploy a Juniper Secure Analytics on a KVM server are as follows:

  • Knowledge about configuring and installing a KVM server.

  • KVM server and supported packages must be installed on your Linux-based system. Contact your Linux vendor or documentation for information about installing KVM.

  • An application or method to view the remote system virtual monitor, such as Virtual Machine Manager (VMM), Virtual Network Computing (VNC) Viewer, or any other application.

  • Bridge Interface configured according to your environment and at least two free static IP addresses.

Minimum Software Requirements for Installing JSA 7.5.0 Update Package 5 qcow2

The minimum software requirements for installing JSA 7.5.0 Update Package 5 qcow2 are as follows:

  • 32-GB RAM

  • 16 CPU cores

  • 512 GB disk space

Prerequisite Hardware Accessories for JSA 7.5.0 Update Package 5 qcow2

Before you install JSA products, ensure that you have access to the required hardware accessories and desktop software.

Hardware Accessories

Ensure that you have access to the following hardware components:

  • Monitor and keyboard, or a serial console

  • Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) for all systems that store data, such as JSA console, Event Processor components, or JSA flow processor components

  • Null modem cable if you want to connect the system to a serial console

Note:

JSA products support hardware-based Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) implementations, but do not support software-based RAID installations or hardware assisted RAID installations.