To perform a three-tier installation

1. Perform the preinstallation steps.

   See Preinstallation steps.

2. Install the Management Server.

   See Installing the Management Server.

   Optionally install one or more Portal nodes.

   See Installing the Self-Service Portal .

3. Install one or more Collector worker nodes.

   See Installing the worker node .

4. Install one or more Indexer worker nodes.

   See Installing the worker node .

   See Installing a Linux Indexer worker node.

5. Register the worker nodes with the Management Server.

   See Registering the worker node and the Portal node.

6. Perform other post-installation configuration.

   See Post-installation configuration.