Installing Open Snap Store Manager

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On the IBM Storage Protect server, use the IBM Installation Manager graphical wizard to install the Open Snap Store Manager (OSSM) server component. You can install OSSM using the installation wizard or console mode.

Before you begin

Ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

  • Beginning with IBM Spectrum 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.
  • The IBM Storage Protect server and the OSSM component must be installed on the same system:
    • If you are upgrading the IBM Storage Protect server: Upgrade the server and other non-OSSM components first. Then, run the installation process again and install only OSSM.
    • 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

For more information on configuring the OSSM instance and backing up VMware data to the OSSM server, refer to Protecting VMware data using Open Snap Store Manager.