Installing the OpenStorage plug-in on Windows for the TS7600 ProtecTIER Deduplication Solutions, V3.3.6

Complete this task to install the OpenStorage plug-in on Windows.

Procedure

  1. From the IBM System Storage ProtecTIER OpenStorage plug-in CD, copy and extract the IBM_OSTP_V3.3.0.tar file.
  2. Access and launch the Windows plug-in installer by double-clicking the executable file (for example: IBM_ProtecTIER_OST_plugin_3.3.xxx_win32.exe or IBM_ProtecTIER_OST_plugin_3.3.xxx_win64.exe where xxx is the package number). InstallAnywhere guides you through the installation of the IBM ProtecTIER OST plug-in for 32 or 64 bit.
  3. Quit all programs and stop the NetBackup Remote Manager and Monitor Service before proceeding with the installation.
  4. To stop the NetBackup Remote Manager and Monitor Service, go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services.
  5. In the Services window, services are listed in alphabetical order by name.
  6. Locate the name, NetBackup Remote Manager, and Monitor Service. Its Status field shows the state of the service.
  7. Select the service and right-click.
  8. The menu that displays has options to Stop, Start, or Restart the service. Select Stop.
  9. Return to the InstallAnywhere window and click Next.
  10. Review the Pre-Installation Summary and click Install to run the installation procedure.
  11. When the installation is complete, you are prompted to start the Netbackup Remote Manager and Monitor Service. Select Start service and click Next.
  12. The OpenStorage plug-in installation is complete. Press Done to exit the installer.
  13. To verify that the plug-in was installed correctly, type the command: \PROGRAM FILES\VERIITAS\NetBackup\bin\admincmd\bpstsinfo.exe -pi and press <enter>. If the plug-in was installed correctly, the output will be similar to the following:
    Plugin Name: libstspiIbmPtMT.so
    Prefix: IBM-ProtecTIER
    Label: IBM ProtecTIER Plugin
    Build Version: 9
    Build Version Minor: 4
    Operating Version: 9
    Vendor Version: IBM ProtecTIER 3.3.0

What to do next

Go on to Configuring the ProtecTIER OpenStorage plug-in on a NetBackup media server for the TS7600 ProtecTIER Deduplication Solutions, V3.3.6.
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