IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware, Version 4.1

Installing in silent mode

You can install Tivoli® Storage FlashCopy® Manager for VMware in silent mode with no user interaction.

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 silent mode:

Log in to the vStorage Backup Server as root user ID. The vStorage Backup Server is either virtual machine or a physical Linux system.
To install in silent (unattended) mode, you must generate a properties file. To create the properties file, run the installation in console or GUI mode and record the responses:
```
./4.1.0.0-TIV-TSFCM-VMware.bin [-i console] -DRECORDFILE=/tmp/installer.properties
```
Note: To create the properties file containing all the required parameters, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments cannot be installed on the server when creating the properties file. If Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments is installed, modify the sample properties file rather than creating one.
Edit the installer.properties file and add the VCENTER_PASSWORD parameter. For example, VCENTER_PASSWORD=password.

Run the silent installation by using the properties file:

./4.1.0.0-TIV-TSFCM-VMware.bin  -i silent -f installer.properties

Specify the full path name for the properties file.

Sample properties file

# Properties file for Tivoli Storage FlashCopy® Manager Installations
# Created on: May 8, 2012 4:18:38 PM
# This file contains the information, the installer needs to perform 
# a successful installation in silent mode.
#
# Installation Directory
# ----------------------
USER_INSTALL_DIR=/opt/tivoli/tsm/tdpvmware

# User name 
# --------------------------
USERNAME=tdpvmware

# VMCLI port 
# --------------------------
VMCLI_DB_PORT=1527

# vCenter credentials
# ----------------------
VCENTER_HOSTNAME=esxvc2
VCENTER_USERNAME=Administrator
VCENTER_PASSWORD=password

# WebSphere Application Server Ports
# ----------------------
WC_defaulthost=9080
WC_adminhost=9060
WC_defaulthost_secure=9443
WC_adminhost_secure=9043
BOOTSTRAP_ADDRESS=2809
SOAP_CONNECTOR_ADDRESS=8880
IPC_CONNECTOR_ADDRESS=9633
ORB_LISTENER_ADDRESS=9100

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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