Installing Open Snap Store Manager

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On the IBM Storage® Protect server, use IBM® Installation Manager to install the Open Snap Store Manager (OSSM) server component. You can install OSSM by using the graphical user interface (GUI) or the command-line interface (CLI).

Before you begin

Ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

  • Beginning with IBM Storage Protect 8.1.18, the system where you plan to install OSSM must be running on an operating system that is either AIX® or Linux® x86_64.
  • You must have system privileges on the IBM Storage Protect server.
  • Ensure that the OSSM server and the IBM Storage Protect server are on the same level.
  • The IBM Storage Protect server and the OSSM component must be installed on the same system:
    • If you are upgrading an IBM Storage Protect server that does not have OSSM installed: Upgrade the server and other non-OSSM components first. Then, run the installation process again and install only OSSM.
    • If you are upgrading an IBM Storage Protect server and OSSM: Select all components that you plan to upgrade, including the server and OSSM, at the same time.
    • If you are installing the IBM Storage Protect server for the first time: Select all components that you plan to install, including the server and OSSM, at the same time.

Procedure

To install the OSSM component, complete the following steps:

  1. Change to the directory where you downloaded the installation package.
  2. Start the installation wizard by issuing the following command:
    ./install.sh

    This opens the IBM Installation Manager screen.

  3. Select the OSSM component in the IBM Installation Manager and follow the steps in the wizard to complete the installation.

What to do next

After installing OSSM, you must configure the OSSM instance. For more instructions, refer to Configuring the Open Snap Store Manager instance.