Installing IBM Spectrum Protect Plus

Before you install IBM Spectrum® Protect Plus, review the system requirements and installation procedures.

Product deployment roadmap
Follow the roadmap to install, configure, and start using IBM Spectrum Protect Plus.
System requirements
Before you install IBM Spectrum Protect Plus, review the hardware and software requirements for the product and other components that you plan to install in the storage environment.
Obtaining the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus installation package
You can obtain the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus installation package from an IBM® download site, such as Passport Advantage or Fix Central. These packages contain a files that are required to install or update the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus components.
Installing IBM Spectrum Protect Plus as a VMware virtual appliance
To install IBM Spectrum Protect Plus in a VMware environment, deploy an Open Virtualization Format (OVF) template. Deploying an OVF template creates a virtual appliance containing the application on a VMware host such as an ESXi server.
Installing IBM Spectrum Protect Plus as a Hyper-V virtual appliance
To install IBM Spectrum Protect Plus in a Microsoft Hyper-V environment, import the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus for Hyper-V template. Importing a template creates a virtual appliance containing the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus application on a Hyper-V virtual machine. A local vSnap server that is already named and registered is also installed on the virtual appliance.
Assigning a static IP address
To reassign a new static IP address after initial deployment, a network administrator can assign a static IP address by using the NetworkManager Text User Interface (nmtui) tool. Sudo privileges are required to run nmtui.
Uploading the product key
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus runs in an evaluation mode for a limited time period. A valid product key is required to enable IBM Spectrum Protect Plus features indefinitely.
Editing firewall ports
Use the provided examples as a reference for opening firewall ports on remote VADP proxy servers or application servers. You must restrict port traffic to only the required network or adapters.
Installing iSCSI initiator utilities
You must install Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) utilities if iSCSI mounted storage devices are directly connected to the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus appliance or to a vSnap server. After the iSCSI initiator utilities are installed, iSCSI mounted storage devices can be connected to the appliance or to the server on which the package is installed.

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