3 Installation Overview
This chapter describes the prerequisites and sequence for SEPP installation.
Prerequisites
The 5G SEPP requires the following environment:
The following software must be installed:
| Software | Version |
|---|---|
| Kubernetes | v1.15.3 |
| HELM | v2.14.3 |
Additional software that needs to be deployed as per the requirement of the services:
| Software | Chart Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| elasticsearch | 5.5.4 | Needed for Logging Area |
| elastic-curator | 5.5.4 | Needed for Logging Area |
| elastic-exporter | 1.0.2 | Needed for Logging Area |
| logs | 2.0.7 | Needed for Logging Area |
| kibana | 6.7.0 | Needed for Logging Area |
| grafana | 6.1.6 | Needed for Metrics Area |
| prometheus | 9.1.2 | Needed for Metrics Area |
| prometheus-node-exporter | 0.17.0 | Needed for Metrics Area |
| metallb | 0.7.3 | Needed for External IP |
| metrics-server | 0.3.1 | Needed for Metric Server |
| tracer | 0.8.3 | Needed for Tracing Area |
Note:
Install the specified software items before proceeding, if any of the above services are needed and the respective software is not already installed in CNE.To check the installed software items, execute:
helm lsSome of the systems may need to use helm command with
admin.conf file, such
as:
helm
--kubeconfig admin.conf
Installation Sequence
Installation Sequence provides the sequence in which SEPP must be installed.
Table 3-1 Installation Sequence
| Sl.No | Phase | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Installation Preparation | Download the required files and load the files to the system. |
| 2 | SEPP deployment | |
| 3 | Verify SEPP deployment | Check if the pods are up and running. |