Software requirements
Software requirements vary according to the operating system and features of Netcool Configuration Manager that you want to use.
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| AIX |
7.2 and 7.3 iSeries and pSeries
Important: The GNU version of TAR must be installed before Netcool Configuration
Manager, or else the installation will fail.
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| Linux |
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 15.0 (x86-64) SP6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8, 8.9, 8.10, 9.1 (x86-64), 9.2 (x86-64), 9.3 (x86-64), 9.4, 9.5, and 9.6. |
| Linux on System z |
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 15 SP6 (s390x) Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 Restriction:
Netcool Configuration Manager Version 6.4.2 fix pack 3 and fix pack 4 can only be deployed on Linux on System z as a stand-alone solution deployed on a worker server. Deployments that include Tivoli Common Reporting or the use of the DASH portlets are not supported on zLinux.
See the Cognos Analytics on zLinux table entry for more information, including a list of prerequisites and limitations. |
| Database | Version supported |
|---|---|
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Note: For all database types and versions, use the latest fix pack, unless otherwise specified.
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| DB2 |
10.1 10.5
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| Oracle |
11g R2 (11.2.0.1.0) 12c 19c |
11.5
12.1| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| IBM WebSphere Application Server | Before installing the product, you must install IBM WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.28 or V9.0.5.24. |
| Jazz for Service Management |
Use Jazz for Service Management V1.1.3.23, V1.1.3.24, or V1.1.3.25. |
| IBM Installation Manager |
Use IBM Installation Manager 1.10.1.0, 1.10.1.1, or 1.10.1.2. |
| DASH |
DASH is required by Netcool Configuration Manager - Base for both integrated and stand-alone installations, whether installed with or without Tivoli Common Reporting. Various DASH services such as the reporting service are required by WebSphere to run a Netcool Configuration Manager - Base presentation server. DASH is not required for a worker-only installation. |
| Tivoli Common Reporting |
Use Tivoli Common Reporting Version 3.1.2.1. Important: Tivoli Common Reporting prerequisites should be installed on all servers before any other software is installed.
Review the requirements for Tivoli Common Reporting to make sure you meet your performance requirements. For detailed information on software and hardware requirements, see the Tivoli Common Reporting information center at the following URL: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSEKCU/welcome Restriction: ITNCM-Reports must be installed in a separate instance of DASH, and cannot reuse that of the Presentation Server if they are being installed on a single server.
Note: If you are using JazzSM V1.1.3.11 or later versions, Tivoli Common Reporting is not supported. For more information, refer to https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6210342.
Restriction: Neither ITNCM-Reports nor DASH are supported on Linux on System z.
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| Cognos Analytics on zLinux |
A deployment of Cognos Analytics on zLinux has the following requirements:
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| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Web Browser support |
Chrome 140 Microsoft Edge 140 Firefox ESR 142 Note: A web browser should be installed on the client before any other software is installed.
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| Java Runtime Environment |
As of Fix Pack 9, Netcool Configuration Manager supports only JRE 1.8 for the NCM client GUI. You can use the Oracle JRE or the IBM JRE. You can download the IBM JRE from Passport Advantage. Check the JRE requirements of your version of any integrated products such as Network Manager. |
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Unlimited Strength policy files |
In order to support communications with greater than 128 bits of encryption, Netcool Configuration Manager requires Unlimited Strength policy files. Netcool Configuration Manager Fix Pack 9 and above includes these files. If you have installed Netcool Configuration Manager Fix Pack 8 or below, follow these instructions to download and install the files: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6173229 |
| BouncyCastle |
In order to support more complex encryption algorithms, Netcool Configuration Manager requires the Bouncy Castle JCE. Install Bouncy Castle only for ITNCM v6.4.2 Fix Pack 10 and previous versions to support these algorithms. If you have already installed Bouncy Castle for ITNCM v6.4.2 Fix Pack 11 and later versions, then revert those changes. The BouncyCastle security provider must be listed first in the ncm_install_dir/jre/jre/lib/security/java.security file. Follow these instructions to download and install the latest version of the BouncyCastle provider jars: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6173331 |
| FTP, TFTP, Tar, Unzip, gunzip | This should be installed on all servers before any other software is installed. |
| Network time protocol (NTP) | This should be installed and configured on all servers before any other software is installed. |
| DB2 Runtime Client |
Note: Required only for the following scenarios:
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| logrotate | This should be installed to run the logcleaner.cnf script to perform housekeeping on log files. |