IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware, Version 4.1

Installing by using the installation wizard

The installation wizard provides step by step instructions that guide you through the Tivoli® Storage FlashCopy® Manager for VMware installation process.

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.

About this task

There are two types of installation:

Default, this method installs Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware by using standard values for the configuration of the Derby database and WebSphere® Application Server.
Advanced, this method installs Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware with installation options that you can customize.

Procedure

To install Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware by using the installation wizard:

Log in to the vStorage Backup Server as root user ID. The vStorage Backup Server is either a virtual machine or a physical Linux system.
Specify the following command:
```
./4.1.0.0-TIV-TSFCM-VMware.bin
```
Select the language to use for your installation. Click OK.
On the Introduction page, click Next.
Read and accept the terms of the software license agreement and click Next.
Select the installation type Default or Advanced.
- To install with default options, select Default
- To install with options to configure the parameters, select Advanced. This option is suitable for advanced users only.
After you select the installation type, click Next.
Note: If you chose a default installation, skip to step 8.
Specify advanced options:
1. On the User name page, specify the user name. Click Next.
2. On the Derby Database Configuration page, specify the database port. Click Next.
3. On the WebSphere Application Server - Port Configuration page, specify the WebSphere Application Server default port. Click Next.
On the vSphere protection GUI information page, select the options to start the Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware GUI:
- Register GUI as vCenter plug-in
- Enable access to the GUI by web browser
Optional: If you are accessing the GUI by using the vCenter plug-in, specify the vCenter information. On the Plug-in Registration vCenter page, register the Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware GUI with the vCenter. Specify the following options:
- The vCenter Server IP address or name
- The vCenter user name
- The vCenter password
Click Next.
Optional: If you are accessing the GUI by using a web browser, specify the Web Server information. On the Plug-in Registration vCenter page, specify the following options:
- Web Server HTTP Port
- Web Server HTTPS Port
- Web Server keystore Password
- SLL Certificate Expiration (years)
Click Next.
Review the preinstallation summary. After you verify that the information is correct, click Next to start the installation process.
After the installation finishes, click Done to close the installation wizard.

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.

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