- 05 Dec 2024
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Manually Installing a Pre-Built
- Updated on 05 Dec 2024
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Manual Install Process
This article explains how to install Itential Pre-builts manually when your Internet connection is down and not available from IAP.
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Navigate to the Itential Pre-builts web page at https://www.itential.com/pre-built-collection/ and click the GitLab icon to be redirected to where the pre-built is located.
Figure 1: Itential Pre-built Collection
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From the pre-built (e.g., https://gitlab.com/itentialopensource/pre-built-automations/ansible-port-turn-up), click
artifact.json
to open the file.
Figure 2: Select Artifact JSON File
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Click the Download icon to save the file to your local drive.
Figure 3: Download Artifact JSON File
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Navigate to Admin Essentials within IAP and click the import icon in the top toolbar to open the Import dialog.
Figure 4: Admin Essentials
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Select "Pre-built" in the dropdown list to open the Import modal.
Figure 5: Import Dialog
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Select "click to browse" and navigate to the
artifact.json
file saved to your local drive.
Figure 6: Browse File System
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Select the
artifact.json
file you downloaded. A preview of the pre-built ReadMe will display. Note: There may be additional dependencies that are required. The Readme file for the pre-built will explain if there are additional prerequisites or requirements for the install.
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Click the Import button to install the pre-built and its associated artifacts. Once the pre-built is installed, it will be loaded into IAP.
Figure 7: Pre-Built ReadMe
Troubleshooting
If IAP determines that a dependency is not installed you will see a warning banner and most likely will not be allowed to install the pre-built until the prerequisite is satisfied.
Figure 8: Warning Banner
If you experience any issues with an Itential Pre-built, please contact the Pre-builts Team by opening a service desk ticket via the Customer Portal.