You can install Tivoli® Storage FlashCopy® Manager for VMware in
silent mode with no user interaction.
Before you begin
You must use the root user ID for the installation.
Ensure that the Preinstallation checklist and Installation
planning sheet is completed before you start the installation.
Download the download image from IBM® Passport Advantage® or
insert the Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware DVD
into the DVD drive.
Procedure
To install Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware in
silent mode:
- Log in to the vStorage Backup Server as root user ID. The
vStorage Backup Server is either virtual machine or a physical Linux system.
- To install in silent (unattended) mode, you must generate
a properties file. To create the properties file, run the installation
in console or GUI mode and record the responses:
./4.1.0.0-TIV-TSFCM-VMware.bin [-i console] -DRECORDFILE=/tmp/installer.properties
Note: To create the properties file containing all the required
parameters, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual
Environments cannot
be installed on the server when creating the properties file. If Tivoli Storage
Manager for Virtual Environments is installed,
modify the sample properties file rather than creating one.
- Edit the installer.properties file and
add the VCENTER_PASSWORD parameter. For example, VCENTER_PASSWORD=password.
- Run the silent installation by using the properties file:
./4.1.0.0-TIV-TSFCM-VMware.bin -i silent -f installer.properties
Specify
the full path name for the properties file.
- Sample properties file
# Properties file for Tivoli Storage FlashCopy® Manager Installations
# Created on: May 8, 2012 4:18:38 PM
# This file contains the information, the installer needs to perform
# a successful installation in silent mode.
#
# Installation Directory
# ----------------------
USER_INSTALL_DIR=/opt/tivoli/tsm/tdpvmware
# User name
# --------------------------
USERNAME=tdpvmware
# VMCLI port
# --------------------------
VMCLI_DB_PORT=1527
# vCenter credentials
# ----------------------
VCENTER_HOSTNAME=esxvc2
VCENTER_USERNAME=Administrator
VCENTER_PASSWORD=password
# WebSphere Application Server Ports
# ----------------------
WC_defaulthost=9080
WC_adminhost=9060
WC_defaulthost_secure=9443
WC_adminhost_secure=9043
BOOTSTRAP_ADDRESS=2809
SOAP_CONNECTOR_ADDRESS=8880
IPC_CONNECTOR_ADDRESS=9633
ORB_LISTENER_ADDRESS=9100
Results
Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware creates
an installation log file. The installation.log file,
is created in the /opt/tivoli/tsm/tdpvmware directory.
It contains information that can help you troubleshoot problems that
occur during installation. If an error occurs during the installation
process, correct the errors and restart the installation procedure.
The status of Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware
GUI installation
is stored in the vecommon_installation.log file in
the /opt/tivoli/tsm/tdpvmware installation directory.