Install the CommCell Console - UNIX

Table of Contents

Install Requirements

Install Procedure

Getting Started

Select Components for Installation

Post-Install Considerations

Install Requirements
The CommCell Console is the graphical user interface (GUI) that you use to control the operation of the CommCell. By installing the CommCell Console on a UNIX computer, you can remotely administer the CommCell from that computer.

Verify that the computer in which you wish to install the software satisfies the minimum requirements specified in System Requirements - CommCell Console as a Stand-Alone Application.

Review the following Install Requirements before installing the software:

General

  • Review Install Considerations before installing the software.
  • The CommCell Console can only be installed after the CommServe has already been installed in the CommCell and is running.
  • Close all applications and disable any programs that run automatically, including anti-virus, screen savers and operating system utilities.

    Some programs, including many anti-virus programs, may be running as a service. Stop and disable such services before you begin. You can re-enable them after the installation has completed.

  • Verify that you have the software installation disc that is appropriate to the destination computer’s operating system.

    Make sure that you have the latest software installation disc before you start to install or upgrade the software. If you are not sure, contact your software provider.

Install Procedure

Getting Started
1. Logon to the client computer as root or as a sudo user.

If you are installing the software using a sudo user account, make sure that sudo user account is configured on this computer. For more information, see FAQ - Install.
2. If your are installing the software from CD, run the following command to mount the CD:

mount -t iso9660,udf /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom

Run the following command from the Software Installation Package or mount point:

     ./cvpkgadd

  
3. The product banner and other information is displayed.

Press Enter to continue.

  
4. Read the license agreement. Type y and press Enter to continue.  
5. Type 1 and press Enter.

NOTES

  • For Install data protection agents on this computer option, follow the steps described in this procedure.
  • Advance options provide additional setup features such as record and play setup, creating a custom package and External Data Connector Agent software.
 Please select a setup task you want to perform from the list below:

Advance options provide extra setup features such as creating custom package, recording/replaying user selections and installing External Data Connector software.

1) Install data protection agents on this computer

2) Advance options

3) Exit this menu

Your choice: [1]
6. If your computer is 32-bit, press Enter.

If your computer is 64-bit, see Install Unix Agents on 64-bit Platform for step-by-step procedure.

This machine supports both 32 bit and 64 bit binaries. By default, we will install 32 bit binary set that has full support for all the modules included in this package. Please note that 64 bit binary set currently only support limited modules.

1) All platforms (32 bit)

2) FS and MA only (64 bit)

Your choice: [1]
7. If you have only one network interface, press Enter to accept the default network interface name and continue.

If you have multiple network interfaces, enter the number corresponding to the network interface that you wish to use as default, and then press Enter to continue.

NOTES

  • The interface name and IP addresses depend on the computer in which the software is installed and may be different from the example shown.
 Network interface with the following IPs have been found available on your system. One of these interfaces should be associated with the physical machine being installed. It will also be used by the CommServe to initiate connections to the physical machine. Note that you will be able to additionally customize Datapipe Interface Pairs used for the backup data traffic later in the Calypso Java GUI.

Please select the correct network interface below.
1) client (201.42.33.598)
2) hk97::489:9glg:hk8d:9490
3) client.company.com (hr90:8842:2:78:013:8ghh:hg8k:9x54)

Interface number: [1]
  If you have multiple network interfaces, enter the number corresponding to the network interface that you wish to use as default, and then press Enter to continue.

NOTES

  • The interface name and IP addresses depend on the computer in which the software is installed and may be different from the example shown.
 Network interfaces with the following IPs have been found configured on your system. Please select one to be used by the CommServe to contact the client.
1) dunk.company.com (480.19.65.333)
2) 480.19.66.326

Interface number: [1]

  Verify the default network interface name.

Press Enter to accept the default network interface name and continue, or
Type the default network interface name, and then press Enter to continue.

NOTES

  • This prompt will be displayed only when you have multiple network interfaces for the computer.
 Please verify the physical machine interface name below. Make it as complete (with fully qualified domain name) as possible:

Physical Machine Host Name: [angel.company.com]
8. Specify the client name for the computer.

Press Enter to accept the default name and continue, or
Enter a new client name for the computer and then press Enter to continue.

 Please specify the client name for this machine.

It does not have to be the network host name: you can enter any word here without spaces. The only requirement is that it must be unique on the CommServe.

Physical Machine Client name: [angel]

Select Components for Installation
9. Enter the number corresponding to the CVGxGUI module.

A confirmation screen will mark your choice with an "X". Type "d" for Done, and press Enter to continue.

NOTES

  • To select multiple component, enter the number by adding a space.
  • Your screen may look different from the example shown.
  • Components that either have already been installed, or which cannot be installed, will not be shown.
  • In addition, the list of modules that appear depends on the specific Unix File System in which the package is installed. (e.g., CVGxWA will appear only when the installation package is run on a Solaris computer.)

 

 Install Calypso on physical machine client.company.com

Select the Calypso module that you would like to install

[ ] 1) Media Agent        [1301] [CVGxMA]
[ ] 2) FileSystem IDA     [1101] [CVGxIDA]

...
    >) >>>>> NEXT PAGE  >>>>>>

...
[ ] 22) CommCell Console [1118] [CVGxGUI]

[a=all n=none r=reverse q=quit d=done >=next <=previous ?=help]

Enter number(s)/one of "a,n,r,q,d,>,<,?" here: 22
10. If you wish to install the agent software for restore only, enter Yes and press Enter to continue. See Installing Restore Only Agents for more information.

Otherwise, accept no, press Enter to continue.

 

 Do you want to use the agents for restore only without consuming licenses? [no]
11. Type the appropriate number to install the latest software scripts and press Enter.
 
  • Select Download from the software provider website to download the latest software scripts. Make sure you have internet access.
  • Select Use the one in the installation media to install the software scripts from the package or share from which the installation is currently being performed.
  • Select Use the copy I already have by entering its unix path, to specify the path if you have the software script in an alternate location.

 

 Installation Scripts Pack provides extra functions and latest support and fix performed during setup time. Please specify how you want to get this pack.

If you choose to download it from the website now, please make sure you have internet connectivity at this time. This process may take some time depending on the internet connectivity.

1) Download from the software provider website.

2) Use the one in the installation media

3) Use the copy I already have by entering its unix path

Your choice: [1] 2

12. Press Enter.
  It is recommended to download the latest Service pack(s). Type Yes and press Enter to automatically install the available updates during installation.
Keep Your Install Up to Date - Latest Service Pack

Latest Service Pack provides extra functions and latest support and fix for the packages you are going to install. You can download the latest service pack from software provider website.

If you decide to download it from the website now, please make sure you have internet connectivity at this time. This process may take some time depending on the internet connectivity.

Do you want to download the latest service pack now? [no]

13. Specify the location where you want to install the software.

NOTES

The amount of free space required depends on the components selected for install, and may look different from the example shown.

Press Enter to accept the default path and continue, or
Enter a path and then press Enter to continue.

 Please specify where you want us to install Calypso binaries.

It must be a local directory and there should be at least 98MB of free space available. All files will be installed in a "calypso" subdirectory, so if you enter "/opt", the files will actually be placed into "/opt/calypso".

Installation Directory: [/opt]

 
    +-----------------------------------------------------------

HINT: To start CommCell GUI, run command "console"
+-----------------------------------------------------------

Adjusting modes and permissions of Calypso files

Successfully installed CVGxGUI.

Post-Install Considerations

General

Install post-release updates or Service Packs that may have been released after the release of the software. When you are installing a Service Pack, ensure that it is the same version as the one installed in the CommServe Server. Alternatively, you can enable Automatic Updates for quick and easy installation of updates in the CommCell component.

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