Post-Installation

This section covers post-installation verification, initial configuration, and validation steps to ensure EPMware is properly installed and operational.

Overview

After completing the EPMware installation, perform these verification and configuration steps to ensure the system is ready for production use.

Installation Verification

Component Checklist

Verify all components are installed and running:

[ ] Oracle Database running
[ ] EPMware schema created
[ ] Tomcat Apache running
[ ] EPMware application deployed
[ ] Agents installed and connected
[ ] Target applications configured
[ ] Email configuration tested
[ ] Security settings applied

Service Status Verification

Linux Services

# Check database
sudo systemctl status oracle

# Check Tomcat
sudo systemctl status tomcat

# Check agent
sudo systemctl status epmware-agent

# Check all EPMware services
systemctl list-units | grep epmware

Windows Services

:: Check services
sc query OracleServiceORCL
sc query EPMware
sc query "EPMware Agent"

:: View all services
services.msc

Database Connectivity

Test Database Connection

# Test with sqlplus
sqlplus ew/password@EPMWARE

SQL> SELECT COUNT(*) FROM user_tables;
SQL> SELECT * FROM ew_system_params;
SQL> exit;

Verify Database Objects

-- Check object counts
SELECT object_type, COUNT(*) as count
FROM user_objects
WHERE status = 'VALID'
GROUP BY object_type
ORDER BY object_type;

-- Verify core tables exist
SELECT table_name 
FROM user_tables 
WHERE table_name LIKE 'EW_%'
ORDER BY table_name;

Application Startup

Verify Application Deployment

# Check deployment
ls -la /opt/tomcat/webapps/epmware/

# Check logs for errors
grep ERROR /opt/tomcat/logs/catalina.out
tail -f /opt/tomcat/logs/epmware.log

Access Application

Open web browser
Navigate to: http://server:8080/epmware
Verify login page appears
Check for SSL if configured: https://server:8443/epmware

Default Credentials

Login with default administrator account:

Username: admin
Password: admin123

Security Alert

Change the default password immediately after first login!

Change Admin Password

Login as admin
Navigate to User Profile
Click Change Password
Enter new password meeting complexity requirements:
Minimum 8 characters
Uppercase and lowercase letters
Numbers and special characters
Confirm password change
Log out and log back in

Admin Setup

Create Additional Administrators

Navigate to Configuration → Users
Click Add User
Enter user details:
Username
Email address
Full name
Role: Administrator
Set temporary password
Save user

Configure Admin Email

Navigate to Configuration → Misc → Global
Set Admin Email Address
Configure email alerts
Save settings

First-Time Configuration

System Parameters

Configure essential system parameters:

Navigate to Configuration → System
Set parameters:
System Name
Environment (DEV/TEST/PROD)
Base URL
Timezone
Date format
Save configuration

License Installation

If license required:

Navigate to Configuration → License
Click Import License
Select license file
Verify license details
Apply license

Agent Communication

Verify Agent Connectivity

Navigate to Configuration → Agents
Check agent status:
Green: Connected
Red: Disconnected
Yellow: Warning
View agent details
Test agent communication

Test Agent Deployment

Create test deployment:

Navigate to Deployment → Test
Select agent
Create simple test task
Execute deployment
Verify successful completion

Test Deployment

Create Test Metadata

Navigate to Metadata → Dimensions
Create test dimension
Add test members
Save metadata

Deploy Test Metadata

Navigate to Deployment → Deploy
Select test metadata
Choose target application
Execute deployment
Verify in target application

Performance Baseline

Establish Performance Metrics

Document initial performance metrics:

# System resources
free -h
df -h
top -b -n 1

# Database performance
sqlplus ew/password@EPMWARE
SQL> SELECT * FROM v$sysstat WHERE name LIKE '%physical%';

# Application metrics
curl http://localhost:8080/epmware/metrics

Create Performance Report

Metric	Value	Acceptable Range
CPU Usage	15%	< 70%
Memory Usage	4GB	< 80% available
Disk Usage	20GB	< 80% capacity
Database Connections	10	< 40
Response Time	200ms	< 1000ms

Backup Configuration

Initial Backup

Create initial system backup:

# Database backup
expdp ew/password@EPMWARE directory=DATA_PUMP dumpfile=ew_initial.dmp

# Application backup
tar -czvf epmware_initial.tar.gz /opt/tomcat/webapps/epmware/

# Configuration backup
tar -czvf epmware_config.tar.gz /opt/epmware/config/

Configure Automated Backups

Navigate to Configuration → Backup
Enable automated backup
Set backup schedule
Configure retention policy
Test backup process

Security Hardening

Apply Security Settings

Disable Unnecessary Ports

# Check open ports
netstat -tuln

# Configure firewall
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=8080/tcp
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

Enable SSL/HTTPS
Configure SSL certificate
Force HTTPS redirect
Update application URLs
Configure Session Security
Set session timeout
Enable secure cookies
Configure CSRF protection

Security Audit

Perform initial security audit:

[ ] Default passwords changed
[ ] Unnecessary services disabled
[ ] Firewall rules configured
[ ] SSL certificates valid
[ ] Audit logging enabled
[ ] User permissions reviewed

Integration Testing

Test Email Integration

Navigate to Configuration → Email Test
Send test email
Verify receipt
Check spam folders

Test LDAP/AD Integration

If configured:

Navigate to Configuration → LDAP Test
Enter test username
Verify authentication
Check group membership

Test Target Applications

For each target application:

Test connection
Import metadata
Deploy test changes
Verify in target system

Documentation

Document Configuration

Create documentation of:

System architecture diagram
Network topology
Server specifications
Database configuration
Application settings
Integration points
Service accounts
Backup procedures

Create Runbook

Document operational procedures:

Startup procedures
Shutdown procedures
Backup and recovery
Monitoring checks
Troubleshooting steps
Escalation contacts

User Training

Administrator Training

Train administrators on:

System administration
User management
Security configuration
Backup and recovery
Monitoring and alerts
Troubleshooting

End User Training

Train end users on:

Login procedures
Navigation
Metadata requests
Workflow approval
Reports and queries

Monitoring Setup

Configure Monitoring

Set up monitoring for:

# System Monitoring
monitor.cpu.enabled=true
monitor.memory.enabled=true
monitor.disk.enabled=true
monitor.network.enabled=true

# Application Monitoring
monitor.response.time=true
monitor.error.rate=true
monitor.user.sessions=true
monitor.database.connections=true

Set Alert Thresholds

Configure alert thresholds:

Metric	Warning	Critical
CPU Usage	70%	90%
Memory Usage	80%	95%
Disk Usage	70%	85%
Response Time	2s	5s
Error Rate	1%	5%

Performance Tuning

Initial Tuning

Apply initial performance optimizations:

Database Tuning

-- Gather statistics
EXEC DBMS_STATS.GATHER_SCHEMA_STATS('EW');

-- Check for missing indexes
SELECT * FROM user_indexes WHERE status = 'UNUSABLE';

Application Tuning
Adjust heap size
Configure connection pools
Enable caching
System Tuning
Optimize kernel parameters
Configure swap space
Adjust file limits

Validation Checklist

System Validation

[ ] All services running
[ ] Database accessible
[ ] Application responsive
[ ] Agents connected
[ ] Email working
[ ] LDAP/AD integrated
[ ] Target applications connected
[ ] Backups configured
[ ] Monitoring active
[ ] Documentation complete

Functional Validation

[ ] User login successful
[ ] Metadata import working
[ ] Workflow functioning
[ ] Deployment successful
[ ] Reports generating
[ ] Audit trail recording

Sign-Off

Acceptance Criteria

Verify acceptance criteria met:

System installed per specifications
All components operational
Performance acceptable
Security configured
Documentation complete
Training delivered
Support contacts established

Formal Sign-Off

Obtain sign-off from:

[ ] System Administrator
[ ] Database Administrator
[ ] Security Team
[ ] Business Owner
[ ] End User Representative

Transition to Production

Production Readiness

Ensure production readiness:

Change management approved
Rollback plan documented
Support team trained
Monitoring configured
Backup verified
DR plan tested

Go-Live Checklist

[ ] Production backup taken
[ ] Maintenance window scheduled
[ ] Stakeholders notified
[ ] Support team ready
[ ] Rollback plan ready
[ ] Success criteria defined

Support Information

EPMware Support

Email: support@epmware.com
Phone: 408-614-0442
Portal: support.epmware.com
Documentation: docs.epmware.com

Internal Support

Document internal support:

Primary Contact: [Name]
Backup Contact: [Name]
Escalation Path: [Define]
On-call Schedule: [Define]

Next Steps

After post-installation verification:

Schedule regular maintenance
Plan capacity review
Implement monitoring
Document procedures
Train additional staff