Installing a vSnap server

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If you are using a vSnap server as your primary backup storage location, you must have at least one vSnap server installed as part of your IBM Storage® Protect Plus environment. The IBM Storage Protect Plus Blueprints will help you determine how many vSnap servers are required.

Before you begin

Complete the following steps:
  1. Review the vSnap system requirements in Component requirements.
  2. Download the installation package. Different installation files are provided for installation on physical or virtual machines. Ensure that you download the correct files for your environment. For more information about downloading files and other useful information, see technote 567387.
Note: Both the IBM Storage Protect Plus virtual appliance and the vSnap server are closed systems and anti-virus (AV) installation is not supported on virtual or physical deployments.
Important: IBM Storage Protect Plus components, including vSnap, should not be installed on the same machine, physical or virtual, as IBM Storage Protect Server.
Note: If the installation of the new vSnap 10.1.19 .run file fails, re-run the .run file for the currently installed version (10.1.17 or 10.1.18) if you do not plan to retry 10.1.19 upgrade.