Prepare to install the module
To help ensure the successful deployment of CEM, complete the preparation steps.
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Review the following table to ensure that CEM can meet your organization’s requirements. CEM for Linux supports the following operating systems, frameworks, and
standards:
Operating system Framework or standard Level Profile Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7 CIS Benchmarks v3.1.1 1, 2 Server RHEL 7 The following Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) standard: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 STIG, Version 3, Release 8 RHEL 8 The following DISA STIG standard: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 STIG, Version 1, Release 8 CentOS Linux 7 CIS Benchmarks v3.1.2 1, 2 Server RHEL 8 CIS Benchmarks v2.0.0 1, 2 Server AlmaLinux 8 CIS Benchmarks v2.0.0 1, 2 Server Oracle Linux 7 CIS Benchmarks v3.1.1 1, 2 Server Oracle Linux 8 CIS Benchmarks v2.0.0 1, 2 Server - Review the dependencies to ensure that your infrastructure will meet the requirements. Go to Puppet Forge and review the Dependencies tab.
- Install Puppet Enterprise (PE). You can install any version in the 2021.7 or 2023 release stream. For instructions, see Installing.
- Configure PE. For instructions, see Configuring Puppet Enterprise.
- Ensure that the Puppet utility, which is built into PE, is at level 6.23.0 or later.
- To purchase CEM software, contact a Puppet by Perforce sales representative. For more information, see Contact Sales.