Virtual Host Setup 11.5: Overview

This document provides instructions on the installation and configuration of RSA NetWitness Platform 11.5.0.0 hosts running in a virtual environment.

Topics

• Virtual Deployment Overview
• Install NetWitness Platform Virtual Host in Virtual Environment
• Step 1a. Create Virtual Machine - VMware
• Step 1b. Create Virtual Machine - Microsoft Hyper-V
• Step 2. Configure Block Storage to Accommodate NetWitness Platform
  • Task 1. Add New Disk
  • Task 2. Storage Configurations
  • (Optional) Task 3. Review Initial Datastore Configuration
• Step 3. Install RSA NetWitness Platform
• Step 4. Configure Host-Specific Parameters
• Step 5. Post Installation Tasks
• Appendix A. Troubleshooting
• Appendix B. Silent Installation Using CLI

• Appendix C. Virtual Host Recommended System Requirements

• Appendix D. Update the Virtual ESA Host Memory