Running ESVM with Shield Upgrade/Install: npm install esvm -g Running: 1) cd to elasticsearch-shield/dev-tools/esvm 2) modify the elasticsearch-license plugin directory in .esvmrc file 3-a) For native users ./esvm 3-b) For openldap users esvm oldap 3-c) For active directory users esvm ad Users and roles are stored in .esvm-shield-config Troubleshooting: - elasticsearch is installed under ~/.esvm/ - turn on debug in ~/.esvm/1.4.1/config/logging.yml - esvm --fresh will reinstall ES - plugins will not re-install, you can remove them manually by ~/.esvm/1.4.1/bin/plugin --remove shield - errors during startup will not show up. If esvm fails startup look in ~/.esvm/1.4.1/logs/*