What is the recommended process for installing multiple CPM instances?

The recommended process for installing multiple CyberArk Central Policy Manager (CPM) instances involves installing the first CPM and then proceeding to install additional CPMs with different names. This process ensures that each instance is configured properly based on the initial setup. By starting with a single, correctly configured CPM, you can replicate its settings and customize each subsequent installation as necessary, ensuring consistency across your environment while also allowing for tailored configurations when required.

Additionally, this approach allows for better management and monitoring of each CPM instance, facilitating troubleshooting or maintenance without the complexity that might arise from installing them simultaneously or cloning instances. Each additional CPM can be installed with a different name, which is crucial for system identification and management, preventing conflicts that might occur if multiple instances share the same identifier.

Cloning or simultaneous installations may complicate initial configurations or lead to system conflicts, while installing one at a time could be inefficient and may not leverage the benefits of shared settings across installations. Therefore, installing the first CPM and then additional instances with unique names strikes a balance between efficiency and management simplicity.