Prepare to install the module

To help ensure the successful deployment of CEM, complete the preparation steps.

  1. 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
  2. Review the dependencies to ensure that your infrastructure will meet the requirements. Go to Puppet Forge and review the Dependencies tab.
  3. Install Puppet Enterprise (PE). You can install any version in the 2021.7 or 2023 release stream. For instructions, see Installing.
  4. Configure PE. For instructions, see Configuring Puppet Enterprise.
  5. Ensure that the Puppet utility, which is built into PE, is at level 6.23.0 or later.
  6. To purchase CEM software, contact a Puppet by Perforce sales representative. For more information, see Contact Sales.