{"id":2622,"date":"2019-06-16T14:40:45","date_gmt":"2019-06-16T11:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/?p=2622"},"modified":"2019-06-16T17:58:10","modified_gmt":"2019-06-16T14:58:10","slug":"install-manageengine-assetexplorer-on-ubuntu-18-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/install-manageengine-assetexplorer-on-ubuntu-18-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Install ManageEngine AssetExplorer on Ubuntu 18.04"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to our guide on how to install ManageEngine AssetExplorer on Ubuntu 18.04. ManageEngine AssetExplorer is a web-based IT Asset Management (ITAM) software that is used to;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Discover all the assets in your network.<\/li><li>Manage and Monitor software and hardware assets.<\/li><li>Manage the complete IT Asset lifecycle.<\/li><li>Ensure software license compliance.<\/li><li>Make informed decisions about hardware and software purchases throughout the entire IT Life Cycle.<\/li><li>Track Purchase Orders and Contracts.<\/li><li>Know the total cost of ownership of an asset.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about the features offeref by ManageEngine AssetExplorer, you can read more about them on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manageengine.com\/products\/asset-explorer\/features.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"features page (opens in a new tab)\">features page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Install ManageEngine AssetExplorer on Ubuntu 18.04<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different install editions for ManageEngine AssetExplorer;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Free Edition which offers fully functional features, limited to 25 assets only and it can never expire.<\/li><li>30-day trial edition that supports up-to 250 assets and comes with 24&#215;5 Live technical support.<\/li><li>Professional Edition which offers fully functional features and supports unlimited number of assets. It also comes with 24&#215;5 Live technical support<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download the AssetExplorer Binary Installer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the architecture of your Ubuntu system, navigate to ManageEngine AssetExplorer <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"downloads page (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manageengine.com\/products\/asset-explorer\/download.html\" target=\"_blank\">downloads page<\/a> and grab the respective system architecture installer. This demo runs the installation on a 64-bit system. Hence, you can download the installer by running the command below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><code>wget https:\/\/www.manageengine.com\/products\/asset-explorer\/87652187\/ManageEngine_AssetExplorer_64bit.bin<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, install zip command. The AssetExplorer uses unzip to extract the installation resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><code>apt install zip<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mce_5\">Install ManageEngine AssetExplorer on Ubuntu 18.04<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have downloaded the binary installer, make it executable by running the command below;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><code>chmod +x ManageEngine_AssetExplorer_64bit.bin<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, launch the installer by running the command below;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><code>sudo .\/ManageEngine_AssetExplorer_64bit.bin<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>When the installer runs, press Enter to continue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Preparing to install...\nExtracting the JRE from the installer archive...\nUnpacking the JRE...\nExtracting the installation resources from the installer archive...\nConfiguring the installer for this system's environment...\n\nLaunching installer...\n\n===============================================================================\nAssetExplorer                                    (created with InstallAnywhere)\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nPreparing CONSOLE Mode Installation...\n\n\n\n\n===============================================================================\nIntroduction\n------------\n\nInstallAnywhere will guide you through the installation of AssetExplorer.\n\nIt is strongly recommended that you quit all programs before continuing with \nthis installation.\n\nRespond to each prompt to proceed to the next step in the installation.  If \nyou want to change something on a previous step, type 'back'.\n\nYou may cancel this installation at any time by typing 'quit'.\n\nPRESS &lt;ENTER> TO CONTINUE: ENTER<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Read through the End User License Agreement (EULA) by pressing Enter. Once done reading, type <strong>Y<\/strong> to accept it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>...\nAgreement is found invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall be \ninterpreted so as to reasonable effect the intention of the parties. You shall\n\nPRESS &lt;ENTER> TO CONTINUE: \n\nnot export the Licensed Software or your application containing the Licensed \nSoftware except in compliance with United States export regulations and \napplicable laws and regulations.\n\n\n\nDO YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT? (Y\/N): y<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose the edition of the AssetExplorer you are installing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>...\n===============================================================================\nChoose Edition\n--------------\n\n\n    1- Trail Edition\n  ->2- Free Edition\n\nENTER A COMMA-SEPARATED LIST OF NUMBERS REPRESENTING THE DESIRED CHOICES, OR\n   PRESS &lt;ENTER> TO ACCEPT THE DEFAULT: 2<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Select and confirm ManageEngine AssetExplorer install location. <strong>\/opt\/ManageEngine\/AssetExplorer<\/strong> is used in this demo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>...\nChoose Install Folder\n---------------------\n\nWhere would you like to install?\n\n  Default Installation Folder: \/root\/ManageEngine\/AssetExplorer\n\nENTER AN ABSOLUTE PATH, OR PRESS &lt;ENTER> TO ACCEPT THE DEFAULT\n      : \/opt\/ManageEngine\/AssetExplorer\n\nINSTALL FOLDER IS: \/opt\/ManageEngine\/AssetExplorer\n   IS THIS CORRECT? (Y\/N): Y<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Define the ManageEngine AssetExplorer webserver port. This guide uses the default 8080\/tcp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>...\n===============================================================================\nGet User Input\n--------------\n\nEnter requested information\n\nEnter WebServer Port (Default: 8080): ENTER<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, you are provided with the install preview summary. Press ENTER to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>...\nPre-Installation Summary\n------------------------\n\nPlease Review the Following Before Continuing:\n\nProduct Name:\n    AssetExplorer\n\nInstall Folder:\n    \/opt\/ManageEngine\/AssetExplorer\n\nLink Folder:\n    \/opt\/ManageEngine\/AssetExplorer\n\nDisk Space Information (for Installation Target): \n    Required:  479,450,021 Bytes\n    Available: 4,631,457,792 Bytes\n\nPRESS &lt;ENTER> TO CONTINUE: ENTER<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, confirm the installation by pressing ENTER<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>...\nReady To Install\n----------------\n\nInstallAnywhere is now ready to install AssetExplorer onto your system at the \nfollowing location:\n\n   \/opt\/ManageEngine\/AssetExplorer\n\nPRESS &lt;ENTER> TO INSTALL: ENTER<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>The installation will then commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>...\n===============================================================================\nInstalling...\n-------------\n\n [==================|==================|==================|==================]\n [------------------|---------- --------|------------------|------------------]\n\n\n\n===============================================================================<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>If everything goes fine, you should the installation complete message as shown below. Press Enter to exit the installer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Installation Complete\n---------------------\n\nCongratulations. AssetExplorer has been successfully installed to:\n\n   \/opt\/ManageEngine\/AssetExplorer\n\nPRESS &lt;ENTER> TO EXIT THE INSTALLER: ENTER<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Running ManageEngine AssetExplorer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ManageEngine AssetExplorer installs to <strong>\/opt\/ManageEngine\/AssetExplorer<\/strong>. To run it manually, navigate to <strong>\/opt\/ManageEngine\/AssetExplorer\/bin<\/strong> and execute the <strong>run.sh<\/strong> command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><code>cd \/opt\/ManageEngine\/AssetExplorer\/bin\nbash run.sh<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>...\nJAVA_HOME   : \/opt\/ManageEngine\/AssetExplorer\/jre\nSERVER_HOME : \/opt\/ManageEngine\/AssetExplorer\nDATE        : Sun Jun 16 13:48:01 EAT 2019\n\n\n\nStarting Server from location: \/opt\/ManageEngine\/AssetExplorer\n...\nServer started in :: [173000 ms]\n\nConnect to: [ http:\/\/localhost:8080 ]<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>If UFW is running, open port 8080 by running the command;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><code>ufw allow 8080<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now connect to ManageEngine AssetExplorer via the web browser using the address; <strong>http:\/\/&lt;server-IP-address&gt;:8080<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/assetexplorer-login.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"932\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/assetexplorer-login.png\" alt=\"install ManageEngine AssetExplorer on Ubuntu 18.04\" class=\"wp-image-3283\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/assetexplorer-login.png 932w, https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/assetexplorer-login-768x325.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 932px) 100vw, 932px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The initial default credentials are: <strong>administrator<\/strong> for both username and password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The default dashboard for ManageEngine AssetExplorer should look like as in below;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/assetexplorer-dashboard.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1327\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/assetexplorer-dashboard.png\" alt=\"ManageEngine AssetExplorer ubuntu 18.04 dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-3284\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/assetexplorer-dashboard.png 1327w, https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/assetexplorer-dashboard-768x347.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1327px) 100vw, 1327px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/assetexplorer-home-page.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1342\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/assetexplorer-home-page.png\" alt=\"ManageEngine AssetExplorer ubuntu 18.04 home page\" class=\"wp-image-3285\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/assetexplorer-home-page.png 1342w, https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/assetexplorer-home-page-768x369.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1342px) 100vw, 1342px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Reset the Password by navigating to <strong>Personalize<\/strong> and click <strong>Change Password<\/strong> on the screen that pops up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Asset-Explorer-ChangePassword.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1337\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Asset-Explorer-ChangePassword.png\" alt=\"ManageEngine AssetExplorer change password\" class=\"wp-image-3286\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Asset-Explorer-ChangePassword.png 1337w, https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Asset-Explorer-ChangePassword-768x209.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1337px) 100vw, 1337px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That is all on how to install ManageEngine AssetExplorer on Ubuntu 18.04. You can now explore this awesome tool. Enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the links below for other Ubuntu 18.04 guides;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/configure-bind-as-dns-server-on-ubuntu-18-04\/\" target=\"_blank\">Configure BIND as DNS Server on Ubuntu 18.04<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/install-prometheus-on-ubuntu-18-04\/\" target=\"_blank\">Install Prometheus on Ubuntu 18.04<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/install-virtualbox-guest-additions-on-ubuntu-18-04\/\" target=\"_blank\">Install VirtualBox Guest Additions on Ubuntu 18.04<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/install-elastic-stack-7-on-ubuntu-18-04-debian-9-8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Install Elastic Stack 7 on Ubuntu 18.04\/Debian 9.8<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to our guide on how to install ManageEngine AssetExplorer on Ubuntu 18.04. 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