Installing the mount proxy feature on Linux systems

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If you plan to run file restore operations on Linux® guest virtual machines (VMs), you must install the mount proxy feature on Linux systems by using the Linux Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V data mover package.

Before you begin

If you are upgrading from an older version of the Linux mount proxy, review the information in Upgrading the Linux mount proxy feature from an older version.

About this task

A mount proxy node is required for mount operations for the file restore interface. The mount proxy node enables the file systems on the mounted VM disks of VM backups to be accessible as mount points for file restore operations.

The Linux mount proxy software is part of the Linux data mover package. It is not included in the standard Windows Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V installation package. You must download and install the Linux package separately.

Procedure

As root user, install the mount proxy feature by completing the following steps:

  1. Download and extract the installation package:
    1. Download the Linux Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V data mover installation package from one of the following websites:
      The download package is typically named 8.x.x.x-TSM4HYPERV.tar.gz. For example, for Version 8.1.11, the package is named 8.1.11.0-TSM4HYPERV.tar.gz.
      Tip: For the latest information, updates, and maintenance fixes, go to the IBM® Support Portal.
    2. Copy the Linux data mover package to a location where you want to store the installation files.
      For example, create the following directory and copy the installation package to the directory:
      /extract_folder
    3. Change to the installation package directory. For example: 
      cd /extract_folder
    4. Extract the installation files from the installation package by issuing the following command: 
      tar -xvzf 8.1.11.0-TSM4HYPERV.tar.gz
      The installation files are extracted to the CD directory. For example, the installation files are saved to the following directory:
      /extract_folder/CD
  2. Change to the directory that contains the installation file. For example, issue the following command: 
    cd /extract_folder/CD/Linux/DataProtectionForHyperV
  3. Start the Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V installation wizard by issuing the following command: 
    ./install-Linux.bin
  4. Select the language for the installation process and click OK.
  5. Complete each page of the installation wizard as follows.
    Page Action
    Welcome Click Next.
    Software License Agreement Accept software license agreement and click Next.
    Located Installation Directory Review the installation directory (/opt/tivoli/tsm/) and click Next.
    Custom Ensure that Data Protefction for Hyper-V Data Mover is checked and click Next.
    Preinstallation Summary Review the installation summary. To proceed with the installation, click Install.
    Review this information before you proceed Click Next.
    Installation Complete Click Done.

Results

Tip: If you do not want to run the installation wizard, you can use the following methods to install the mount proxy feature:

What to do next

Configure the Linux mount proxy for file restore operations. For instructions, see Configuring the Linux mount proxy for file restore operations.