including
preparing for the installation and installing in unattended (silent)
mode, console mode, graphical mode, and on an OpenVMS system.
DS CLI preinstallation information
The IBM® DS
CLI can be used by open systems hosts to start and manage FlashCopy® and Metro and Global
Mirror functions through batch processes and scripts. This information
provides key considerations for a DS CLI installation on various supported
operating systems.
Mounting the DS CLI installation CD
Before you can initiate the DS CLI installation, most systems
require that you mount the DS CLI installation CD. These instructions
describe how to mount the installation CD on each of the supported
operating systems. The Windows operating
system does not require that you mount the CD.
Installing the DS CLI using the graphical mode
Complete this task to install the DS CLI on your system
using the graphical installation mode. Users of Windows, Novell NetWare, UNIX, Linux, and System i® systems can install the DS CLI
using the graphical mode.
Installing the DS CLI using the console mode
Complete this task to install the DS CLI on your system
using the console mode. The console mode is primarily used for installations
on a Linux operating system
or on a UNIX operating system
without an X display. You can run the installer from a command prompt
on a Windows operating system.