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Install the Content Capsule

You can install the content capsule either in a HCM suite environment or in a standalone CSA environment:

HCM Suite Environment

The content capsules are packaged with HCM Suite 2017.08. On the HCM installation wizard, capsules are grouped in categories. Select appropriate category tile, to install the capsule(s) as part of HCM installation. The OpenStack capsule is part of Compute category.

For detailed instruction, see the Install section in the HCM Documentation.

After you install HCM, you can either use the Content Store or the Capsule Installer to deploy content capsules.

Standalone CSA Environment

For Standalone CSA, you can either use Content Store or Capsule Installer to install content capsule:

Using Content Store

Follow the steps to install content capsule using the Content Store:

  1. Log on to the Cloud Service Management Console as an administrator.

  2. From the My Applications panel, go to the Settings tab and configure access to ITOM Marketplace content store.

    Note This configuration must be done when you log in for the first time only.

  3. From the My Applications panel on to the Cloud Service Management Console, go to the Content Store tab.
  4. Browse, search, filter and deploy the content capsules.

For more information, see the CSA Administrative Guide from HPE Software Support.

Using the Capsule Installer

Follow the steps to install content capsule using the Capsule Installer:

  1. Download the latest Capsule Installer (Installer and Content Installer Guide) from https://marketplace.saas.hpe.com/itom/content/hpe-csa-content-capsule-installer

    Note Make sure that you use the appropriate version of the Capsule Installer that corresponds to the CSA environment.

  2. Run the CSA Cloud Content Installer manually in the GUI mode or Silent mode. For detailed information, see CSA Capsule Installer Guide for details.

After you install the content capsule, you must configuring an offering in CSA and subscribe to a service.