IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware, Version 4.1

Installing in console mode

You can run the installer in console mode to install Tivoli® Storage FlashCopy® Manager for VMware by using an interactive text-mode interface.

Before you begin

You must use the root user ID for the installation. Ensure that the Preinstallation checklist and Installation planning sheet is completed before you start the installation. Download the download image from IBM® Passport Advantage® or insert the Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware DVD into the DVD drive.

Procedure

To install Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware in console mode:

Log in to the vStorage Backup Server as root user ID. The vStorage Backup Server is either a virtual machine or a physical Linux system.

Specify the following command:

./4.1.0.0-TIV-TSFCM-VMware.bin -i console

Follow the prompts in the console window to complete the installation. The console installation process follows the same steps as the wizard installation process. For more information about specific responses during the installation, see the wizard installation instructions.

Results

Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware creates an installation log file. The installation.log file, is created in the /opt/tivoli/tsm/tdpvmware directory. It contains information that can help you troubleshoot problems that occur during installation. If an error occurs during the installation process, correct the errors and restart the installation procedure.

The status of Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware GUI installation is stored in the vecommon_installation.log file in the /opt/tivoli/tsm/tdpvmware installation directory.

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