Installation
Edge Agent on Ubuntu is distributed as a debian package, similar to many other packages on
Ubuntu. The most popular tool for installing debian packages is `apt`. The following
sections provide instructions for installing Edge Agent from a downloaded
.deb file from the public apt repository on
dig-grid-artifactory.apps.ge.com, and for setting up your own apt repository and
updating Edge Agent from there.
Note: `apt` is a large and complex tool built on top of
`dpkg`, which is itself a complex program with many configuration options and
security considerations. The following information is not intended to be exhaustive,
and users should read the documentation for `apt`, `dpkg`, and associated tools.
Relevant manual pages include (but are not limited to):
apt
,
dpkg
, and sources.list
. Run man
<page> in your terminal to view an entry.Note: Before
installing Edge Agent, ensure your Ubuntu system is up-to-date by running the
following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
Install From Downloaded Package
Download the Debian package from https://dig-grid-artifactory.apps.ge.com/ui/native/predix-edge-agent-deb/pool/ to your device running Ubuntu. Run the command
apt install /path/to/predix-edge-agent.deb
(substituting the
actual path to the downloaded .deb file) as root to install it.
Edge Agent should now be ready for enrollment with Edge Manager. Note: Please be
sure to download the latest version with the appropriate architecture for your
system.
Note: To update Edge Agent, download the newer
.deb file and follow these instructions
again.
Accessing Artifactory Downloads
To access Artifactory downloads, you will require a GE SSO (single sign-on) username and approval to access Artifactory.
Request a GE SSO
Use the following steps to obtain a GE SSO if you do not already have one.
- Complete the Your GE SSO Account request form. All fields marked with a checkmark are required.
- Click Submit.
Note: The only non-alphanumeric characters allowed in your GE SSO are an underscore
(_) and a period (.). Using any other non-alphanumeric characters for your
username will result in an invalid authentication in Artifactory.
Request Artifactory Access
Once you have an SSO, use the following
steps to request access to Artifactory.
- Complete the Edge Artifactory Access Requests form.
- Click Submit.