Installing OTbase Discovery for Docker

Note: The network=host mode used by this Docker container is supported only on Linux systems. Therefore, this setup is intended for Linux users.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that Docker is installed on your system.

New to Docker? Refer to the Docker Getting Started Guide for installation instructions.

Installation

Download and extract the ZIP file containing the Docker container image, the shell script run_docker.sh, and a README file.

Make the Script Executable

Open your terminal and navigate to the directory where you extracted the ZIP file. To make the run_docker.sh script executable, run the following command:

chmod +x run_docker.sh

Run the Container

Start the Docker container by executing the shell script:

./run_docker.sh

Network Configuration

The Docker container is configured to use the host's network network=host, enabling OTbase Discovery to access the host's network for probing. This configuration is essential for the discovery functionality to operate correctly.

Connecting to the OTbase Discovery Service

The OTbase Discovery service runs in the background. To access it, use the OTbase Discovery Client and connect to the hostname or IP address of the Docker container's host.

Adjusting Parallel Tasks

In the OTbase Discovery Client, select the root node and find Parallel tasks under Simultaneous probes on the right side. The default setting is 32. If you experience responsiveness issues, consider lowering this value based on your Docker host's capabilities:

• • Moxa MC-1100-E2-T Series: Use 8 parallel tasks.
  • Moxa MC-1100-E4-T Series: Use 16 parallel tasks.