Deploying the NCP Package
Installation Steps:
Extract the package
tar -I pbzip2 -xf ncp-r1.5.0-en.tar.bz2Change the directory and start the installer
cd ncp-r1.5.0-en
sudo ./installer.shNCP supports SSL certificate integration
Select "y" if you want to integrate your own SSL certificate:
Would you like to install a custom domain SSL certificate? (If you select 'n', the installation will proceed with a self-signed certificate.) [y/n]: y → Proceeding with custom domain SSL certificate installation.. Enter the path to the private key file: ./certs/server.pem Enter the path to the certificate file: ./certs/server.crt.pem**Replace the Private key & certificate path to the correct location
Select "n" if you wish to use a self-signed certificate included in the NCP package:
Would you like to install a custom domain SSL certificate? (If you select 'n', the installation will proceed with a self-signed certificate.) [y/n]: n → Proceeding with self-signed certificates.Enable the Backup Feature
When prompted during the installation,
answer "y" to enable the DB backup feature.
answer "n" to skip the DB backup feature.
Select Backup Location
Local Backup:
When prompted, enter "local" as the backup location.
Specify the backup directory (by default, NCP creates a
./backupdirectory):Example:
Enter the backup directory: ./backup
Remote Backup:
When prompted, enter "remote" as the backup location.
Provide the required remote details:
Remote Machine IP: e.g.,
10.0.0.1Remote Machine Username: e.g.,
adminRemote Machine Password: (entered securely)
Remote Backup Directory: e.g.,
~/backups
Configure Backup File Retention
The system defaults to storing 1 backup for both local and remote locations.
You can modify the number of backup files to retain during installation. The acceptable range is between 1 and 3.
Note: When you exceed the maximum number, the oldest backup will be automatically removed to accommodate the new backup.
Set the Backup Interval
Specify the backup interval in seconds at the prompt.
The default interval is 86400 seconds (equivalent to 1 day), but it can be adjusted to suit your needs (minimum value is 3600 seconds).
Enable the Backup Feature certificate-based authentication
Enable Authentication
When prompted during the installation,
answer "y" to enable Authentication.
answer "n" to skip Authentication.
Provide Certificate Files
If you chose "y", you’ll need to provide:
ca-cert.pemserver-cert.pemserver-key.pemclient-cert.pemclient-key.pem
Auto-Discovery Certificates
Additional prompt for:
ca-cert-reg.pem(used for agent registration)You may be asked to re-enter the same or new cert/key files.
Would you like to enable certificate-based authentication between the Network Copilot controller and connected nodes? [y/n]: y Enter the path to the ca-cert.pem file: ./gnmi-certs/ca-cert.pem Enter the path to the server-cert.pem file: ./gnmi-certs/server-cert.pem Enter the path to the server-key.pem file: ./gnmi-certs/server-key.pem Enter the path to the client-cert.pem file: ./gnmi-certs/client-cert.pem Enter the path to the client-key.pem file: ./gnmi-certs/client-key.pem Proceeding with certificates for Agent Auto Registration Enter the path to the ca-cert-reg.pem file: ./gnmi-certs/ca-cert-reg.pem Enter the path to the server-cert.pem file: ./gnmi-certs/server-cert.pem Enter the path to the server-key.pem file: ./gnmi-certs/server-key.pem Enter the path to the client-cert.pem file: ./gnmi-certs/client-cert.pem Enter the path to the client-key.pem file: ./gnmi-certs/client-key.pemProvide self IP of the server for external services connectivity
Please provide the host IP address. This IP will be used by external services to connect to the Network Copilot. Enter the host IP address: 10.20.5.33 → Host IP saved to server_host_ip.txtWait for the installation to complete
aviz@ncp-llm01:~/ncp-r1.5.0-en$ sudo ./installer.sh
Starting Network Copilot Installer...
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Network Copilot is being installed for the first time.
Please review and select the appropriate options when prompted.
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Installing prerequisites...
Installing sshpass...
dpkg: warning: downgrading sshpass from 1.09-1 to 1.06-1
(Reading database ... 181005 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to unpack .../sshpass_1.06-1_amd64.deb ...
Unpacking sshpass (1.06-1) over (1.09-1) ...
Setting up sshpass (1.06-1) ...
Processing triggers for man-db (2.12.0-4build2) ...
→ Prerequisites installed.
Installing Network Copilot...
Would you like to install a custom domain SSL certificate?
(If you select 'n', the installation will proceed with a self-signed certificate.)
[y/n]: n
→ Proceeding with self-signed certificates.
Would you like to enable the database backup feature?
[y/n]: n
→ Database backup feature is disabled.
Please provide the host IP address.
This IP will be used by external services to connect to the Network Copilot.
Enter the host IP address: 10.4.5.33
→ Host IP saved to server_host_ip.txt
Setting up the environment and loading essential dockers...
2c26c8d2a4b8: Loading layer [==================================================>] 8.175MB/8.175MB
88e0800b9b6a: Loading layer [==================================================>] 4.373MB/4.373MB
a99be20c1782: Loading layer [==================================================>] 2.048kB/2.048kB
a6a8b3e27d8c: Loading layer [==================================================>] 65.55MB/65.55MB
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Network Copilot Installation Completed Successfully!
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You can now access the Network Copilot UI at: https://<host-ip>
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aviz@ncp-llm01:~/ncp-r1.4.0-en$ Verify the installation
aviz@ncp-llm01:~/ncp-r1.4.0-en$ docker-compose ps -a
Name Command State Ports
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ncp-api gunicorn main:app -w 1 -k ... Up 0.0.0.0:9001->8000/tcp,:::9001->8000/tcp
ncp-broker /etc/confluent/docker/run Up 0.0.0.0:29092->29092/tcp,:::29092->29092/tcp, 0.0.0.0:9092->9092/tcp,:::9092->9092/tcp,
0.0.0.0:9101->9101/tcp,:::9101->9101/tcp
ncp-collector-db /docker-entrypoint.sh postgres Up 0.0.0.0:5432->5432/tcp,:::5432->5432/tcp, 8008/tcp, 8081/tcp
ncp-config-collector java -jar -XX:MaxGCPauseMi ... Up 8094/tcp
ncp-connect /etc/confluent/docker/run Up (healthy) 0.0.0.0:8083->8083/tcp,:::8083->8083/tcp, 9092/tcp
ncp-db docker-entrypoint.sh postgres Up 5432/tcp
ncp-flow-collector ./goflow2 -transport=kafka ... Up 0.0.0.0:2055->2055/udp,:::2055->2055/udp, 0.0.0.0:6343->6343/udp,:::6343->6343/udp, 0.0.0.0:8099->8080/tcp,:::8099->8080/tcp
ncp-knowledgebase chroma run --host 0.0.0.0 ... Up 8000/tcp
ncp-ksqldb /usr/bin/docker/run Up 0.0.0.0:8088->8088/tcp,:::8088->8088/tcp
ncp-llm /opt/nvidia/nvidia_entrypo ... Up
ncp-schema-registry /etc/confluent/docker/run Up 0.0.0.0:8081->8081/tcp,:::8081->8081/tcp
ncp-snmp-collector java -jar -XX:MaxGCPauseMi ... Up 162/udp, 8093/tcp
ncp-streams-processor java -jar /app/stream-proc ... Up 8080/tcp
ncp-syslog-collector /usr/local/bin/docker-entr ... Up 5044/tcp, 0.0.0.0:514->514/udp,:::514->514/udp, 9600/tcp
ncp-ui docker-entrypoint.sh node ... Up 3002/tcp, 0.0.0.0:443->443/tcp,:::443->443/tcp
ncp-zookeeper /etc/confluent/docker/run Up 0.0.0.0:2181->2181/tcp,:::2181->2181/tcp, 2888/tcp, 3888/tcp
aviz@ncp-llm01:~/ncp-r1.4.0-en$Last updated
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