From bb795df9e4313477c759ea6451778c6daac20779 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brian-f Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:35:56 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/7] DSE downloads migration --- DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md | 231 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 231 insertions(+) diff --git a/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md b/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md index 4abf67e..8af57ed 100644 --- a/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md +++ b/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md @@ -4,6 +4,237 @@ DSE 6.0.x is compatible with Apache Cassandra™ 3.11 and adds additional pr :warning: **NOTE**: DSE `6.0.x` line has [EOSL date of November 30, 2022](https://www.datastax.com/legal/supported-software). Please consider upgrading to [DSE 6.8](./DSE_6.8_Release_Notes.md) for our latest features and patches. +# Downloads migration: downloads.datastax.com no longer available +31 October 2025 + +**Important:** The downloads.datastax.com website is no longer available. +You must obtain all DataStax Enterprise downloads from IBM Fix Central. + +DataStax has decommissioned the DataStax Enterprise download portal at downloads.datastax.com. +IBM Fix Central now distributes all DSE packages (binary tarballs, RPM packages, and DEB packages) exclusively. + +All package formats remain available through Fix Central: + +- **Binary tarball** (`dse-{version}-bin.tar.gz`) - for installations without package managers. +- **RPM packages** (`dse-{version}-rpm.zip`) - for RHEL-based systems. +- **DEB packages** (`dse-{version}-deb.zip`) - for Debian-based systems. +- **cqlsh** - All package formats include cqlsh. + +## How to download from Fix Central + +1. Sign in to [IBM Fix Central](https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral). + +2. In the **Product selector** field, enter `DataStax Enterprise with IBM`. + +3. Select the DSE version you want to install from the **Select from DataStax Enterprise with IBM** list. + +4. Select **All** in the **Platform** list, and then click **Continue**. + +5. On the **Identify fixes** page, click **Continue** to use the default **Browse for fixes** option. + +6. Select the fixes (DSE version) you want to install, and then click **Continue**. + +7. Review the terms and conditions, and then click **I agree**. + +## Setting up local repositories for RPM and DEB installations + +After downloading packages from Fix Central, you must set up a local repository for RPM and DEB installations: + +### RPM installations (RHEL-based systems) + +1. Extract the RPM files from the zip file: + + ```bash + sudo unzip dse-{version}-rpm.zip + ``` + +2. Create a directory for the repository: + + ```bash + sudo mkdir -p **REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY** + ``` + +3. Copy the downloaded RPM files to the repository directory: + + ```bash + sudo cp /**DOWNLOAD_DIRECTORY**/*.rpm **REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY**/ + ``` + +4. Install `createrepo` to generate repository metadata: + + ```bash + sudo yum install createrepo + ``` + +5. Create the repository metadata: + + ```bash + sudo createrepo **REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY** + ``` + +6. Add the local Yum repository to `/etc/yum.repos.d/datastax.repo`: + + ```ini + [datastax] + name=DataStax Repo for DataStax Enterprise + baseurl=file://**REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY** + enabled=1 + gpgcheck=0 + ``` + +7. Update the packages: + + ```bash + sudo yum update + ``` + +8. Install all required DSE packages (you must specify all packages): + + ```bash + # For the latest version + sudo yum install dse-full + + # For a specific version (replace {version} with actual version, e.g., 6.0.15) + sudo yum install dse-{version}-1 \ + dse-full-{version}-1 \ + dse-libgraph-{version}-1 \ + dse-libcassandra-{version}-1 \ + dse-libhadoop2-client-{version}-1 \ + dse-libsolr-{version}-1 \ + dse-libtomcat-{version}-1 \ + dse-liblog4j-{version}-1 \ + dse-libspark-{version}-1 + ``` + +### DEB installations (Debian-based systems) + +1. Extract the DEB files from the zip file: + + ```bash + sudo unzip dse-{version}-deb.zip + ``` + +2. Create a directory for the repository: + + ```bash + sudo mkdir -p **REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY** + ``` + +3. Change to the repository directory: + + ```bash + cd **REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY** + ``` + +4. Copy the downloaded DEB files to the repository directory: + + ```bash + sudo cp /**DOWNLOAD_DIRECTORY**/*.deb **REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY**/ + ``` + +5. Install `dpkg-dev` to generate repository metadata: + + ```bash + sudo apt-get install dpkg-dev + ``` + +6. Create the packages file: + + ```bash + cd **REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY** + dpkg-scanpackages . /dev/null | gzip -9c > Packages.gz + ``` + +7. Add the APT repository file `/etc/apt/sources.list.d/datastax.sources.list`: + + ```bash + echo "deb [trusted=yes] file:**REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY** ./" | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list.d/datastax.sources.list + ``` + +8. Update the packages: + + ```bash + sudo apt-get update + ``` + +9. Install all required DSE packages (you must specify all packages): + + ```bash + # For the latest version + sudo apt-get install dse-full + + # For a specific version (replace {version} with your version) + sudo apt-get install dse={version}-1 \ + dse-full={version}-1 \ + dse-libcassandra={version}-1 \ + dse-libgraph={version}-1 \ + dse-libhadoop2-client-native={version}-1 \ + dse-libhadoop2-client={version}-1 \ + dse-liblog4j={version}-1 \ + dse-libsolr={version}-1 \ + dse-libspark={version}-1 \ + dse-libtomcat={version}-1 + ``` + +**Note:** Replace `**REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY**` with your preferred repository directory path, and replace `**DOWNLOAD_DIRECTORY**` with the path where you extracted the downloaded packages. + +### Verifying repository setup + +After you set up your local repository, verify it's configured correctly: + +**RPM installations** + +```bash +# Verify the repository is listed +sudo yum repolist + +# Search for DSE packages +sudo yum search dse +``` + +**DEB installations** + +```bash +# Update package lists +sudo apt-get update + +# Check if DSE packages are available +apt-cache search dse +``` + +### Cleaning up old repository configurations + +If you previously had repositories configured for downloads.datastax.com, remove those configurations: + +**RPM installations** +- Remove or update any old repository files in `/etc/yum.repos.d/` that reference downloads.datastax.com. + +**DEB installations** +- Remove or update any old entries in `/etc/apt/sources.list` or files in `/etc/apt/sources.list.d/` that reference downloads.datastax.com. + +### Binary tarball installation + +1. Download the tarball from Fix Central: `dse-{version}-bin.tar.gz` + +2. Extract the tarball to your installation directory: + + ```bash + sudo tar -xzvf dse-{version}-bin.tar.gz -C /opt + ``` + +3. The extraction creates a directory named `dse-{version}`. + +4. Follow your standard DSE configuration and startup procedures. + +### Impact on installation and automation + +**Binary tarball installations:** After downloading from Fix Central, extract and install as before. +You do not need to set up a repository. + +**RPM and DEB installations:** Follow the repository setup instructions above, then proceed with the standard installation commands for your platform. + +**Note for automated deployments:** If you have scripts or CI/CD pipelines that reference downloads.datastax.com URLs, you must update them to use Fix Central download procedures. +Fix Central requires authentication and manual download initiation, so you must adjust scripts that previously used direct download URLs accordingly # Release notes for 6.0.18 31 May 2022 From 408cd31abc9474ec4f09ce2afe0e95b045c7b2d1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brian-f Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:55:37 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/7] clarify downloads change --- DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md | 16 +++++++--------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md b/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md index 8af57ed..5e91c87 100644 --- a/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md +++ b/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md @@ -4,13 +4,11 @@ DSE 6.0.x is compatible with Apache Cassandra™ 3.11 and adds additional pr :warning: **NOTE**: DSE `6.0.x` line has [EOSL date of November 30, 2022](https://www.datastax.com/legal/supported-software). Please consider upgrading to [DSE 6.8](./DSE_6.8_Release_Notes.md) for our latest features and patches. -# Downloads migration: downloads.datastax.com no longer available +## Downloads migration: downloads.datastax.com no longer available for DSE 31 October 2025 -**Important:** The downloads.datastax.com website is no longer available. -You must obtain all DataStax Enterprise downloads from IBM Fix Central. +**Important:** DataStax Enterprise (DSE) downloads are no longer available on the downloads.datastax.com website. -DataStax has decommissioned the DataStax Enterprise download portal at downloads.datastax.com. IBM Fix Central now distributes all DSE packages (binary tarballs, RPM packages, and DEB packages) exclusively. All package formats remain available through Fix Central: @@ -20,7 +18,7 @@ All package formats remain available through Fix Central: - **DEB packages** (`dse-{version}-deb.zip`) - for Debian-based systems. - **cqlsh** - All package formats include cqlsh. -## How to download from Fix Central +### How to download from Fix Central 1. Sign in to [IBM Fix Central](https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral). @@ -36,11 +34,11 @@ All package formats remain available through Fix Central: 7. Review the terms and conditions, and then click **I agree**. -## Setting up local repositories for RPM and DEB installations +### Setting up local repositories for RPM and DEB installations After downloading packages from Fix Central, you must set up a local repository for RPM and DEB installations: -### RPM installations (RHEL-based systems) +#### RPM installations (RHEL-based systems) 1. Extract the RPM files from the zip file: @@ -106,7 +104,7 @@ After downloading packages from Fix Central, you must set up a local repository dse-libspark-{version}-1 ``` -### DEB installations (Debian-based systems) +#### DEB installations (Debian-based systems) 1. Extract the DEB files from the zip file: @@ -234,7 +232,7 @@ You do not need to set up a repository. **RPM and DEB installations:** Follow the repository setup instructions above, then proceed with the standard installation commands for your platform. **Note for automated deployments:** If you have scripts or CI/CD pipelines that reference downloads.datastax.com URLs, you must update them to use Fix Central download procedures. -Fix Central requires authentication and manual download initiation, so you must adjust scripts that previously used direct download URLs accordingly +Fix Central requires authentication and manual download initiation, so you must adjust scripts that previously used direct download URLs accordingly. # Release notes for 6.0.18 31 May 2022 From f2c3eae004959dff8d8094acb83d76b40d644a15 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brian-f Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:02:32 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 3/7] add prereqs --- DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md | 12 ++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md b/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md index 5e91c87..7d5d6de 100644 --- a/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md +++ b/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ DSE 6.0.x is compatible with Apache Cassandra™ 3.11 and adds additional pr :warning: **NOTE**: DSE `6.0.x` line has [EOSL date of November 30, 2022](https://www.datastax.com/legal/supported-software). Please consider upgrading to [DSE 6.8](./DSE_6.8_Release_Notes.md) for our latest features and patches. -## Downloads migration: downloads.datastax.com no longer available for DSE +# Downloads migration: downloads.datastax.com no longer available for DSE 31 October 2025 **Important:** DataStax Enterprise (DSE) downloads are no longer available on the downloads.datastax.com website. @@ -16,7 +16,15 @@ All package formats remain available through Fix Central: - **Binary tarball** (`dse-{version}-bin.tar.gz`) - for installations without package managers. - **RPM packages** (`dse-{version}-rpm.zip`) - for RHEL-based systems. - **DEB packages** (`dse-{version}-deb.zip`) - for Debian-based systems. -- **cqlsh** - All package formats include cqlsh. +- **cqlsh** - All package formats include `cqlsh`. + +## Prerequisites + +Before you download DSE packages from IBM Fix Central, you need an IBMid: + +- If you are an existing IBM customer with an IBMid, you can continue to use your established account. +- If you don't have an IBMid, you can [create one](https://www.ibm.com/account/reg/us-en/signup?formid=urx-19776). +- If your company uses Enterprise Federation (EF) for authentication with corporate credentials, see the [EF documentation](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/ief). ### How to download from Fix Central From 193326e601af90a265569bfa022fbf991c99479e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brian-f Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:04:25 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 4/7] Apply suggestions from peer review Co-authored-by: April I. Murphy <36110273+aimurphy@users.noreply.github.com> --- DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md | 16 +++++++--------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md b/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md index 7d5d6de..0fccffa 100644 --- a/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md +++ b/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md @@ -184,9 +184,9 @@ After downloading packages from Fix Central, you must set up a local repository **Note:** Replace `**REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY**` with your preferred repository directory path, and replace `**DOWNLOAD_DIRECTORY**` with the path where you extracted the downloaded packages. -### Verifying repository setup +### Verify repository setup -After you set up your local repository, verify it's configured correctly: +After you set up your local repository, verify that it's configured correctly: **RPM installations** @@ -208,17 +208,15 @@ sudo apt-get update apt-cache search dse ``` -### Cleaning up old repository configurations +### Clean up old repository configurations If you previously had repositories configured for downloads.datastax.com, remove those configurations: -**RPM installations** -- Remove or update any old repository files in `/etc/yum.repos.d/` that reference downloads.datastax.com. +- **RPM installations**: Remove or update any old repository files in `/etc/yum.repos.d/` that reference downloads.datastax.com. -**DEB installations** -- Remove or update any old entries in `/etc/apt/sources.list` or files in `/etc/apt/sources.list.d/` that reference downloads.datastax.com. +- **DEB installations**: Remove or update any old entries in `/etc/apt/sources.list` or files in `/etc/apt/sources.list.d/` that reference downloads.datastax.com. -### Binary tarball installation +## Binary tarball installation 1. Download the tarball from Fix Central: `dse-{version}-bin.tar.gz` @@ -232,7 +230,7 @@ If you previously had repositories configured for downloads.datastax.com, remove 4. Follow your standard DSE configuration and startup procedures. -### Impact on installation and automation +## Impact on installation and automation **Binary tarball installations:** After downloading from Fix Central, extract and install as before. You do not need to set up a repository. From 03e52235f9dd0d511bd604e9162f71dcb785b00a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brian-f Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:23:23 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 5/7] update heading --- DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md b/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md index 0fccffa..9a6a633 100644 --- a/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md +++ b/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Before you download DSE packages from IBM Fix Central, you need an IBMid: 7. Review the terms and conditions, and then click **I agree**. -### Setting up local repositories for RPM and DEB installations +### Set up local repositories for RPM and DEB installations After downloading packages from Fix Central, you must set up a local repository for RPM and DEB installations: From bf3a7485458e90c0693982000173c5f3be9e5e8a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brian-f Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2025 10:36:10 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 6/7] remove repo instructions, add 3p links --- DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md | 87 +++++++++------------------------------- 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 68 deletions(-) diff --git a/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md b/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md index 9a6a633..21492d6 100644 --- a/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md +++ b/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md @@ -5,7 +5,8 @@ DSE 6.0.x is compatible with Apache Cassandra™ 3.11 and adds additional pr Please consider upgrading to [DSE 6.8](./DSE_6.8_Release_Notes.md) for our latest features and patches. # Downloads migration: downloads.datastax.com no longer available for DSE -31 October 2025 + +3 November 2025 **Important:** DataStax Enterprise (DSE) downloads are no longer available on the downloads.datastax.com website. @@ -29,17 +30,11 @@ Before you download DSE packages from IBM Fix Central, you need an IBMid: ### How to download from Fix Central 1. Sign in to [IBM Fix Central](https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral). - 2. In the **Product selector** field, enter `DataStax Enterprise with IBM`. - 3. Select the DSE version you want to install from the **Select from DataStax Enterprise with IBM** list. - 4. Select **All** in the **Platform** list, and then click **Continue**. - 5. On the **Identify fixes** page, click **Continue** to use the default **Browse for fixes** option. - 6. Select the fixes (DSE version) you want to install, and then click **Continue**. - 7. Review the terms and conditions, and then click **I agree**. ### Set up local repositories for RPM and DEB installations @@ -54,31 +49,11 @@ After downloading packages from Fix Central, you must set up a local repository sudo unzip dse-{version}-rpm.zip ``` -2. Create a directory for the repository: - - ```bash - sudo mkdir -p **REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY** - ``` - -3. Copy the downloaded RPM files to the repository directory: +2. Set up a local Yum repository to host the downloaded RPM files. - ```bash - sudo cp /**DOWNLOAD_DIRECTORY**/*.rpm **REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY**/ - ``` - -4. Install `createrepo` to generate repository metadata: - - ```bash - sudo yum install createrepo - ``` - -5. Create the repository metadata: - - ```bash - sudo createrepo **REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY** - ``` + For more information, see [Creating a Yum repository](https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_enterprise_linux/6/html/deployment_guide/sec-yum_repository). -6. Add the local Yum repository to `/etc/yum.repos.d/datastax.repo`: +3. Add the local Yum repository to `/etc/yum.repos.d/datastax.repo`: ```ini [datastax] @@ -88,13 +63,15 @@ After downloading packages from Fix Central, you must set up a local repository gpgcheck=0 ``` -7. Update the packages: + Replace `**REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY**` with the path to your repository directory. + +4. Update the packages: ```bash sudo yum update ``` -8. Install all required DSE packages (you must specify all packages): +5. Install all required DSE packages (you must specify all packages): ```bash # For the latest version @@ -120,50 +97,27 @@ After downloading packages from Fix Central, you must set up a local repository sudo unzip dse-{version}-deb.zip ``` -2. Create a directory for the repository: - - ```bash - sudo mkdir -p **REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY** - ``` - -3. Change to the repository directory: - - ```bash - cd **REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY** - ``` - -4. Copy the downloaded DEB files to the repository directory: - - ```bash - sudo cp /**DOWNLOAD_DIRECTORY**/*.deb **REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY**/ - ``` - -5. Install `dpkg-dev` to generate repository metadata: +2. Set up a local APT repository to host the downloaded Debian package. - ```bash - sudo apt-get install dpkg-dev - ``` + For more information, see [Setting up a Debian repository](https://wiki.debian.org/DebianRepository/Setup). -6. Create the packages file: +3. Add the APT repository file `/etc/apt/sources.list.d/datastax.sources.list`: ```bash - cd **REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY** - dpkg-scanpackages . /dev/null | gzip -9c > Packages.gz + echo "deb [trusted=yes] file:**REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY** ./" | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list.d/datastax.sources.list ``` -7. Add the APT repository file `/etc/apt/sources.list.d/datastax.sources.list`: + Replace `**REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY**` with the path to your repository directory. - ```bash - echo "deb [trusted=yes] file:**REPOSITORY_DIRECTORY** ./" | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list.d/datastax.sources.list - ``` + The `[trusted=yes]` option allows APT to use the repository without GPG key verification. -8. Update the packages: +4. Update the packages: ```bash sudo apt-get update ``` -9. Install all required DSE packages (you must specify all packages): +5. Install all required DSE packages (you must specify all packages): ```bash # For the latest version @@ -213,7 +167,6 @@ apt-cache search dse If you previously had repositories configured for downloads.datastax.com, remove those configurations: - **RPM installations**: Remove or update any old repository files in `/etc/yum.repos.d/` that reference downloads.datastax.com. - - **DEB installations**: Remove or update any old entries in `/etc/apt/sources.list` or files in `/etc/apt/sources.list.d/` that reference downloads.datastax.com. ## Binary tarball installation @@ -232,13 +185,11 @@ If you previously had repositories configured for downloads.datastax.com, remove ## Impact on installation and automation -**Binary tarball installations:** After downloading from Fix Central, extract and install as before. -You do not need to set up a repository. +**Binary tarball installations:** After downloading from Fix Central, extract and install as before. You do not need to set up a repository. **RPM and DEB installations:** Follow the repository setup instructions above, then proceed with the standard installation commands for your platform. -**Note for automated deployments:** If you have scripts or CI/CD pipelines that reference downloads.datastax.com URLs, you must update them to use Fix Central download procedures. -Fix Central requires authentication and manual download initiation, so you must adjust scripts that previously used direct download URLs accordingly. +**Note for automated deployments:** If you have scripts or CI/CD pipelines that reference downloads.datastax.com URLs, you must update them to use Fix Central download procedures. Fix Central requires authentication and manual download initiation, so you must adjust scripts that previously used direct download URLs accordingly. # Release notes for 6.0.18 31 May 2022 From 1a20475b2b721d3f869bd1d1498a2ec01a3ab4bf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brian-f Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2025 11:53:17 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 7/7] update links --- DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md | 20 +++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md b/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md index 21492d6..4f8a608 100644 --- a/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md +++ b/DSE_6.0_Release_Notes.md @@ -15,8 +15,11 @@ IBM Fix Central now distributes all DSE packages (binary tarballs, RPM packages, All package formats remain available through Fix Central: - **Binary tarball** (`dse-{version}-bin.tar.gz`) - for installations without package managers. + - **RPM packages** (`dse-{version}-rpm.zip`) - for RHEL-based systems. + - **DEB packages** (`dse-{version}-deb.zip`) - for Debian-based systems. + - **cqlsh** - All package formats include `cqlsh`. ## Prerequisites @@ -24,17 +27,25 @@ All package formats remain available through Fix Central: Before you download DSE packages from IBM Fix Central, you need an IBMid: - If you are an existing IBM customer with an IBMid, you can continue to use your established account. + - If you don't have an IBMid, you can [create one](https://www.ibm.com/account/reg/us-en/signup?formid=urx-19776). + - If your company uses Enterprise Federation (EF) for authentication with corporate credentials, see the [EF documentation](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/ief). ### How to download from Fix Central 1. Sign in to [IBM Fix Central](https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral). + 2. In the **Product selector** field, enter `DataStax Enterprise with IBM`. + 3. Select the DSE version you want to install from the **Select from DataStax Enterprise with IBM** list. + 4. Select **All** in the **Platform** list, and then click **Continue**. + 5. On the **Identify fixes** page, click **Continue** to use the default **Browse for fixes** option. + 6. Select the fixes (DSE version) you want to install, and then click **Continue**. + 7. Review the terms and conditions, and then click **I agree**. ### Set up local repositories for RPM and DEB installations @@ -51,7 +62,13 @@ After downloading packages from Fix Central, you must set up a local repository 2. Set up a local Yum repository to host the downloaded RPM files. - For more information, see [Creating a Yum repository](https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_enterprise_linux/6/html/deployment_guide/sec-yum_repository). + Choose one of the following methods: + + - **Apache**: See [Apache](https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/apache-yum-dnf-repo) in the Red Hat documentation for more information. + + - **nginx**: See [nginx](https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/nginx-based-yum-dnf-repo) in the Red Hat documentation for more information. + + - **Red Hat Satellite**: See [Uploading content to custom RPM repositories](https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_satellite/6.17/html/managing_content/importing_content_content-management#Uploading_Content_to_custom_rpm_Repositories_content-management) in the Red Hat Satellite documentation for more information. 3. Add the local Yum repository to `/etc/yum.repos.d/datastax.repo`: @@ -167,6 +184,7 @@ apt-cache search dse If you previously had repositories configured for downloads.datastax.com, remove those configurations: - **RPM installations**: Remove or update any old repository files in `/etc/yum.repos.d/` that reference downloads.datastax.com. + - **DEB installations**: Remove or update any old entries in `/etc/apt/sources.list` or files in `/etc/apt/sources.list.d/` that reference downloads.datastax.com. ## Binary tarball installation