Installing the QRadar appliance

Administrators must install the IBM QRadar appliance to enable access to the user interface.

1. Access the software and documentation.
   1. Review the release notes for the QRadar component that you want to install.
   2. Follow the instructions in the Download Document (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6435171) to download QRadar from IBM® Passport Advantage®.
2. Review the information about the front and back panel features for appliances to confirm proper connectivity and functionality. For more information on front and back panel features for appliances, see the IBM QRadar Hardware Guide.
   On the back panel of each appliance type, the serial connector and Ethernet connectors can be managed by using the Integrated Management Module. For more information on the Integrated Management Module, see the Integrated Management Module User's Guide on the CD that is shipped with your appliance.
3. Install the QRadar appliance.
   1. Create the /media/cdrom directory by typing the following command: mkdir /media/cdrom
   2. Mount the QRadar ISO image by typing the following command: mount -o loop <path_to_the_QRadar_ISO> /media/cdrom
   3. To begin the installation, type the following command: /media/cdrom/setup.
   4. Select Appliance Install for the appliance type.
   5. Select the appliance type from the list.
   6. For the type of setup, select normal.
   7. Set up the date and time.
   8. Select the IP address type.
   9. In the wizard, enter a fully qualified domain name in the Hostname field.
   10. In the IP address field, enter a static IP address, or use the DHCP-assigned IP address.
       Tip: For information about setting IPv6 primary or secondary host, see the IBM QRadar High Availability Guide.
   11. If you do not have an email server, enter localhost in the Email server name field.
   12. Enter a root password that meets the following criteria:
       • Contains at least 5 characters
       • Contains no spaces
       • Can include the following special characters: @, #, ^, and *.
   13. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard to complete the installation. The installation process might take several minutes.
4. Apply your license key.
   1. Log in to QRadar as the admin user: https://<QRadar_IP_Address>
   2. Click the Admin tab.
   3. Click the System and License Management icon.
   4. Click Upload License, and upload your license key.
   5. Select the license and click Allocate System to License.
   6. From the list of licenses, select a license, and click Allocate License to System.