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Install IRIS

Use the managed installer on Ubuntu 24.04 amd64. It prepares dependencies, creates the signing keys, approves the server and builds the device packages. Choose Docker on one host, separate Docker hosts or Kubernetes during setup.

Prepare the host

  1. Check the host before you install.
  2. Check supported devices and platforms.
  3. Open the required ports.

Install and sign in

  1. Download and authenticate the installer.
  2. Run guided local setup for your layout: one Docker host, separate Docker hosts or Kubernetes.
  3. Sign in for the first time and create your administrator account.
  4. Check certificates and tokens.
  5. Verify the installation.

Prepare your devices

Read what a device needs before onboarding, then choose a management type.

Your devices Preparation
Catalyst 9000 series switches and Catalyst 8000 series routers Guest Shell, or IOx on switches with app-hosting storage.
Industrial Ethernet switches with app hosting IOx.
Cisco 8000 series and NCS routers IOS-XR appmgr.

Add and onboard a device, then stage your first image.