Kernel headers and tools are not installed by default. If you plan to compile and use
custom drivers, modules, or other software, install the appropriate kernel header or tool on the
vSnap server.
About this task
When vSnap is installed or updated, Linux kernel Version 4.19.xxxx is installed by
default. If you opt out of the kernel upgrade to V4.19.xxxx and remain on the
V3.10.xxxx, a kernel V3.10.xxxx that is compatible with the vSnap server is installed
and used. In both cases, kernel headers and tools associated with the kernel are not installed. If
you plan to compile or use customer drivers, modules or other software, you must install the kernel
packages. The Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) installers for the kernel headers and tools are
available in the vSnap installation directory.
Procedure
- Log on to the vSnap server as the
serveradmin user. The
initial password is sppDP758-SysXyz. You are prompted to change this password
during the first logon. Certain rules are enforced when creating a new password. For more
information, see the password requirement rules in Start IBM Spectrum Protect Plus.
- To determine the Linux kernel version, open a command line and issue the following
command:
$ uname -r
The output is displayed, where xxxx represents the revision number of the kernel:
$ 4.19.xxxx
- After the kernel version is determined, navigate to the appropriate directory.
For kernel version 4.19.xxxx, navigate to this directory:
$ cd /opt/vsnap/config/pkgs/kernel-ml/
For kernel version 3.10.xxxx, navigate to this directory:
$ cd /opt/vsnap/config/pkgs/kernel/
- In the directory, locate the
xxxxxxxx.rpm file, which is the
package to be installed. To install the kernel header or tool, issue the following command:
$ sudo yum localinstall xxxxxxxx.rpm