1. Deploy Nimbra Edge #

Deploy the server that will run Nimbra Edge and its Network Manager web interface.

Launch the stack #

OCI uses a stack to create and manage the resources for your installation as a group, including the server, storage, and networking.

  1. Open Nimbra Edge Core in OCI Marketplace and click Launch Stack.

    Nimbra Edge Core Marketplace listing with the Launch Stack button

  2. Select the compartment and software version, accept the terms, and click Launch Stack. A compartment is a folder-like grouping of resources in your OCI account; this one holds the stack itself. Choose the one you use for this installation.

    Launch Stack dialog with compartment, version, and accepted terms

  3. Give the stack a recognizable name and click Next.

    Stack information with a name and the Next button

  4. Choose an available compute shape (the server type). Keep the default CPU, memory, and boot volume settings. Leave Existing Subnet OCID empty to create networking automatically. Under Deployment Location, the compartment is where the server and networking are created. It is prefilled with the stack’s compartment; keep it unless you want them elsewhere. Choose the deployment region, then click Next.

    Configure variables showing compute shape, 4 OCPUs, 16 GB memory, a 256 GB boot volume, and the prefilled compartment and region under Deployment Location

  5. Review the settings, leave Run apply checked, and click Create. The apply job creates your cloud resources. Wait for it to show Succeeded.

    Review page with Run apply checked and the Create button

Open the setup interface #

Your server is now created. Next, open its appliance setup interface to configure Nimbra Edge. The stack’s Application Information tab lists the addresses and initial login details you need.

  1. Open the stack and select Application Information.
  2. Follow the Web Interface URL link. First boot may take a few more minutes.
  3. The initial certificate is self-signed. Check that the address matches the one listed, then accept the browser warning.
  4. Sign in as admin with Initial Password, which has a Copy button. Change this appliance password after first login.

After signing in, the Overview page shows Nimbra Edge as Not installed. Click Configure to open the installation form used in the next step.

Appliance UI overview after signing in, showing Nimbra Edge not installed and the Configure button