Prepare to install the module
To help ensure the successful deployment of CEM, complete the preparation steps.
-
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 Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) standard CentOS Linux 7 CIS Benchmarks v3.1.2 1, 2 Server RHEL 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) 2019.8.4 or later. 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.