Each Secure API Manager appliance uses SUSE Linux Enterprise Server as the operating system. The Docker deployment requires a SUSE Linux Enterprise virtual machine. During the deployment of either the appliance or the Docker deployment, you set the password for the root user and define your networking settings for each machine that you deploy.
You must keep a record of the IP address, DNS name, and login information for each node that you deploy. It helps you when you configure Secure API Manager because must use the administrator name, password, and networking information when you configure Secure API Manager. Plus, if there are changes at your organization, it helps the person be able to manage the Secure API Manager deployment.
WARNING:There is no way to reset or retrieve the root password on the appliance. If you forget or lose the root password, your only option is to delete the appliance from the virtual environment and redeploy a new appliance.
Table 3-1 Worksheet for Each Deployment Configuration Information
|
Component |
IP Address:Port |
DNS Name:Port |
Node Login Information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
API Gateway |
|
|
|
|
API Gateway cluster member |
|
|
|
|
API Gateway cluster member |
|
|
|
The extra lines in the worksheet are to record the information for additional appliances if you choose to cluster Secure API Manager.