his guide instructs how to build and install an Akraino Edge Stack (AES) Regional Controller node.

Overview

The Regional Controller Node installation includes the following components:

Operating System

Redfish Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) bootstrapping and hardware configuration
Linux OS (Ubuntu)

Regional Controller

PostgreSQL DB
Camunda Workflow and Decision Engine
Akraino Web Portal
LDAP configuration

Supplementary Components

Various supporting files are also installed on the Regional Controller, including:

OpenStack Tempest tests
YAML builds
ONAP scripts
Sample VNFs

Info

This installation guide refers to the following by way of an example:

192.168.2.43 (aknode43): Build Server (Linux Server with a Docker Container)
192.168.2.42 (aknode42): Bare Metal Server
192.168.41.42: Bare Metal Server iDRAC

Steps herein presume the use of a root account. All steps are performed from the Build Server.

A clean, out-of-the-box Ubuntu environment is strongly recommended before proceeding.

Prerequisites

AES Regional Controller installation is orchestrated from a Build Server acting upon a Bare Metal Server.

Build Server

Any server or VM with Ubuntu Release 16.04
Packages: Latest versions of sshpass, xorriso, and python-requests
Docker 1.13.1 or later

Bare Metal Server

Dell PowerEdge R740 server with no installed OS
Two interfaces for primary network connectivity bonding
802.1q VLAN tagging for primary network interfaces

System Check

Build Server

Ensure Ubuntu Release 16.04 (specifically) and Docker 1.13.1 (or later) are installed:

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# lsb_release -rs
16.04
# docker --version
Docker version 1.13.1, build 092cba3

Ensure Python 2, specifically version 2.7.12 or later is installed. Ensure the latest versions of sshpass, xorriso, and python-requests are installed.

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# python --version
Python 2.7.12
# apt install --upgrade sshpass xorriso python-requests
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
python-requests is already the newest version (2.9.1-3).
sshpass is already the newest version (1.05-1).
xorriso is already the newest version (1.4.2-4ubuntu1).
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 107 not upgraded

Network Connectivity

The Build Server must have connectivity to the Bare Metal Server iDRAC interface on ports 22 (ssh) and 5900 (vnc).
The Bare Metal Server must be reachable from the Build Server.
The Build Server and Bare Metal Server primary networks must have one of the following characteristics:
- The networks must be located on the same L2 network, or
- DHCP requests must be forwarded from the Bare Metal Server primary network interface to the Build Server (e.g., via a DHCP relay/helper).

Specific steps to achieve this connectivity are beyond the scope of this guide. However, some verification can be performed.

First, verify that at least ports 22 and 5900 are open on the Bare Metal Server iDRAC interface:

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# nmap -sS 192.168.41.42

Starting Nmap 7.01 ( https://nmap.org ) at 2018-07-10 13:55 UTC
Nmap scan report for 192.168.41.42
Host is up (0.00085s latency).
Not shown: 996 closed ports
PORT     STATE SERVICE
22/tcp   open  ssh
80/tcp   open  http
443/tcp  open  https
5900/tcp open  vnc

Nmap done: 1 IP address (1 host up) scanned in 1.77 seconds

Next, use nmap to check for a "clean slate" Bare Metal Server. The results will show the host as being down (due to no OS).

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# nmap -sS 192.168.2.42

Starting Nmap 7.01 ( https://nmap.org ) at 2018-07-10 13:55 UTC
Note: Host seems down. If it is really up, but blocking our ping probes, try -Pn
Nmap done: 1 IP address (0 hosts up) scanned in 0.63 seconds

Verification of the Build Server and Bare Metal Server primary networks is beyond the scope of this guide.

Installation

Repository Cloning

Repositories are located under /opt/akraino:

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# mkdir /opt/akraino

Clone the Redfish Bootstrapping Script repository for use as part of Akraino tools:

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# git clone http://gerrit.akraino.org/redfish /opt/akraino/tools

Clone the Akraino Regional Controller repository:

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# git clone https://gerrit.akraino.org/r/regional_controller /opt/akraino/region

Configuration

Copy the Bare Metal Server configuration template into /opt/akraino/server-config/AKRAINO_NODE_RC, where AKRAINO_NODE_RC is the Bare Metal Server name followed by rc:

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# mkdir -p /opt/akraino/server-config # cp /opt/akraino/tools/serverrc.template /opt/akraino/server-config/aknode42rc # vi /opt/akraino/server-config/aknode42rc

A sample configuration file follows. Ensure the following:

BUILD_WEBIP is the Build Server IP
SRV_NAME is the Bare Metal Server name
SRV_OOB_IP is the Bare Metal Server iDRAC IP
SRV_IP is the Bare Metal Server IP
Passwords are chosen for SRV_OOB_PWD and SRV_PWD
All remaining SRV_ prefixed options are adjusted as deemed appropriate

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# Set the ip and port to use when creating the web server
BUILD_WEBIP=192.168.2.43
BUILD_WEBPORT=8090

# host name for server
SRV_NAME=aknode42

# server oem - Dell or HPE (case sensitive)
SRV_OEM=Dell

# out of band interface information for server (idrac/ilo/etc)
SRV_OOB_IP=192.168.41.42
SRV_OOB_USR=root
SRV_OOB_PWD=ROOT_PASSWORD

# mac address of server to be used during the build - not required for Dell servers
# SRV_MAC=3c:fd:fe:b8:10:60

# name of network interface used during build when ipxe.efi is booted and when os is booted
# ipxe numbers ports from 0-n in pci bus order.
# the netx value will depend on how many nics are in the server
# and which pci device number is assigned to the slot
SRV_IPXE_INF=net4

# the build interface is the nic used by the Ubuntu installed to load the OS
SRV_BLD_INF=enp94s0f0

# the boot device is the device name on which the OS will be loaded
SRV_BOOT_DEVICE=sdg

# ipxe script to use - based on the os version and kernel to install
# valid options are script-hwe-16.04.4-amd64.ipxe or script-16.04.4-amd64.ipxe
SRV_BLD_SCRIPT=script-hwe-16.04.4-amd64.ipxe

# template xml file to set bios and raid configuration settings
SRV_BIOS_TEMPLATE=dell_r740_g14_uefi_base.xml.template
SRV_BOOT_TEMPLATE=dell_r740_g14_uefi_httpboot.xml.template
SRV_HTTP_BOOT_DEV=NIC.Slot.3-1-1

# VLAN to use during build and for final network configuration
SRV_VLAN=41

# basic network information for dhcp config and final server network settings
SRV_MTU=9000
SRV_IP=192.168.2.42
SRV_SUBNET=192.168.2.0
SRV_NETMASK=255.255.255.0
SRV_GATEWAY=192.168.2.200
SRV_DNS=192.168.2.85
SRV_DOMAIN=lab.akraino.org
SRV_DNSSEARCH=lab.akraino.org
SRV_NTP=ntp.ubuntu.org

# root password for server being built
SRV_PWD=SERVER_PASSWORD

# network bond information
SRV_BOND=bond0
SRV_SLAVE1=enp94s0f0
SRV_SLAVE2=enp94s0f1

Operating System

Warning

title	In Case of Errors

The Operating System installation may produce errors. As of this writing, the following errors may be safely ignored:

- FAIL, detailed job message is: [{u'Message': u'Staged component configuration completed with errors.', u'MessageId': u'SYS033', u'MessageArgs': [], u'MessageArgs@odata.count': 0}]

- FAIL: detailed error message: {"error":{"@Message.ExtendedInfo":[{"Message":"Unable to create a configuration job because an existing configuration job is already in progress.","MessageArgs":[],"MessageArgs@odata.count":0,"MessageId":"iDRAC.1.6.RAC052","RelatedProperties":[],"RelatedProperties@odata.count":0,"Resolution":"Retry the operation after the existing configuration job is complete, or cancel the existing configuration job and retry the operation.","Severity":"Warning"}],"code":"Base.1.0.GeneralError","message":"A general error has occurred. See ExtendedInfo for more information"}}

Begin the OS installation:

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# /opt/akraino/tools/install_server_os.sh --rc /opt/akraino/server-config/aknode42rc --no-confirm

This will take time. This is an excellent time to enjoy a favorite beverage.

A successful installation will start and end as follows:

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# /opt/akraino/tools/install_server_os.sh --rc /opt/akraino/server-config/aknode42rc --no-confirm
Beginning /opt/akraino/tools/install_server_os.sh as user [root]
in pwd [/opt/akraino/server-config] with home [/root]
Tools are ready in [/opt/akraino]
WARNING:  Preparing to build server [aknode42] using oob ip [192.168.41.42]. 
Beginning in 10 seconds ..........
Beginning bare metal install of os at Mon Jul 2 18:57:32 UTC 2018
...

Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.23-0ubuntu10) ...
SUCCESS:  Completed bare metal install of regional server [aknode44] at Mon Jul 2 20:09:35 UTC 2018
SUCCESS:  Try connecting with 'ssh root@192.168.2.42' as user root
Elapsed time was 9 minutes and 22 seconds

Note that any time estimates (e.g., "This step could take up to 15 minutes") and elapsed times are likely inaccurate. The total install time is longer, on the order of hours. Enjoy that beverage.

Regional Controller

Warning

title	In Case of Errors

The Regional Controller installation is not idempotent at this time. If errors are encountered during this phase, it is recommended that the errors be triaged and resolved, followed by an Operating System reinstallation. This will ensure a "clean slate" Bare Metal Server before trying again.

Create an Akraino Tools run command (rc) file in /opt/akraino:

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# vim /opt/akraino/.akrainorc

A sample .akrainorc file follows. Set TARGET_SERVER_IP to the Bare Metal Server IP. Other values may be left as-is.

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# /opt/akraino/.akrainorc: executed by bash(1) for env of akraino setup.
export TARGET_SERVER_IP=192.168.2.42
export DB_SCHEMA_VERSION=1.0.0-201806260417
export CAMUNDA_WORKFLOW_VERSION=1.0.0
export PORTAL_VERSION=5.0
export TEMPEST_VERSION=0.0.1-SNAPSHOT
export ONAP_VERSION=0.0.1-SNAPSHOT
export YAML_BUILD_VERSION=0.0.1-SNAPSHOT
export SAMPLE_VNF_VERSION=0.0.1-SNAPSHOT

Source the rc file:

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# source /opt/akraino/.akrainorc

Copy the Start Akraino Portal script to the Bare Metal Server:

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# scp /opt/akraino/region/start_akraino_portal.sh root@$TARGET_SERVER_IP:/tmp/

Begin Regional Controller deployment on the Bare Metal Server:

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# ssh root@$TARGET_SERVER_IP "bash /tmp/start_akraino_portal.sh \
$DB_SCHEMA_VERSION $CAMUNDA_WORKFLOW_VERSION $PORTAL_VERSION"

This will take time. This is an excellent time to enjoy another favorite beverage.

A successful installation will end as follows. Note that any time estimates (e.g., "This step could take up to 15 minutes") and elapsed times are likely inaccurate.

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...
 
Setting up tempest repository
Setting up yaml builds repository
Setting up ONAP repository
Setting up sample vnf repository
Setting up airshipinabottle repository
SUCCESS:  Portal install completed

The Regional Controller Node installation is now complete.

Version	Old Version 1	New Version 2
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Saved on	Jul 05, 2018	Jul 13, 2018

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Overview

Operating System

Regional Controller

Supplementary Components

Prerequisites

Build Server

Bare Metal Server

System Check

Build Server

Network Connectivity

Installation

Repository Cloning

Configuration

Operating System

Regional Controller

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Overview

Operating System

Regional Controller

Supplementary Components

Prerequisites

Build Server

Bare Metal Server

System Check

Build Server

Network Connectivity

Installation

Repository Cloning

Configuration

Operating System

Regional Controller