Obtaining the installation package

You can obtain the IBM Storage Protect installation package from an IBM® download site such as Passport Advantage or IBM Fix Central.

Before you begin

If you plan to download the files, set the system user limit for maximum file size to unlimited to ensure that the files can be downloaded correctly:

1. To query the maximum file size value, issue the following command:

   ulimit -Hf

2. If the system user limit for maximum file size is not set to unlimited, change it to unlimited by following the instructions in the documentation for your operating system.

1. Download the appropriate package file from one of the following websites.
   • Download the server package from Passport Advantage® or Fix Central.
   • For the latest information, updates, and maintenance fixes, go to the IBM Support Portal.
2. If you downloaded the package from an IBM download site, complete the following steps:
   

   1. Verify that you have enough space to store the installation files when they are extracted from the product package. See the download document for the space requirements:
      • IBM Storage Protect technote 7275908
      • IBM Storage Protect Extended Edition technote 7275907
      • IBM Storage Protect for Data Retention technote 7275909
   2. Download the package file to the directory of your choice. The path must contain no more than 128 characters. Be sure to extract the installation files to an empty directory. Do not extract to a directory that contains previously extracted files, or any other files.
   3. Ensure that executable permission is set for the package. If necessary, change the file permissions by issuing the following command:

      chmod a+x package_name.bin

   4. Extract the package by issuing the following command:

       ./package_name.bin

      where package_name is the name of the downloaded file, for example:

      

      8.2.x.000-IBM-SPSRV-AIX.bin

      

      8.2.x.000-IBM-SPSRV-Linuxx86_64.bin
      8.2.x.000-IBM-SPSRV-Linuxs390x.bin
      8.2.x.000-IBM-SPSRV-Linuxppc64le.bin 

   

   1. Verify that you have enough space to store the installation files when they are extracted from the product package. See the download document for the space requirements:
      • IBM Storage Protect technote 7275908
      • IBM Storage Protect Extended Edition technote 7275907
      • IBM Storage Protect for Data Retention technote 7275909
   2. Change to the directory where you placed the executable file.
      Important: In the next step, the files are extracted to the current directory. The path must contain no more than 128 characters. Be sure to extract the installation files to an empty directory. Do not extract to a directory that contains previously extracted files, or any other files.
   3. Either double-click the executable file, or enter the following command on the command line to extract the installation files. The files are extracted to the current directory.

      package_name.exe

      where package_name is like this example: 8.2.x.000-IBM-SPSRV-WindowsX64.exe

3. Ensure that the following command is enabled so that the IBM Storage Protect wizards work properly:
   • lsuser

   By default, the command is enabled.
4. Select one of the following methods of installing IBM Storage Protect:
   • Installing IBM Storage Protect by using the installation wizard
   • Installing IBM Storage Protect by using console mode
   • Installing IBM Storage Protect in silent mode
5. After you install IBM Storage Protect, and before you customize it for your use, go to the
   IBM Support Portal. Click Support and downloads and apply any applicable fixes.