HP Enterprise Volume Manager Software Installing the EVM Host Agent, Preparing for Installation

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Installing the EVM Host Agent

This chapter assumes that Chapter 1 has been read and all appropriate steps have been successfully completed. Complete the following topics in sequence to install an EVM host agent:

1.Preparing for Installation, page 2–1

2.Starting the Installation, page 2–2

3.Completing the Installation, page 2–11

Preparing for Installation

Complete the following procedure to prepare for installing the EVM host agent software:

1.Locate the EVM host agent CD-ROM.

2.On the host computer, open a terminal window and log on as a superuser.

3.Insert the CD-ROM into the CD drive and open the IBM AIX folder on the CD-ROM.

4.Locate and copy the EVM_AIX_HA_20D.tar file to the host computer.

5.On the host computer, navigate to the directory containing the EVM_AIX_HA_20D.tar file and extract the files.

6.Navigate to the directory where the extracted EVM files are located (.../evm_aix_ha_20d).

When ready, go to the next section.

Enterprise Volume Manager (Multi-OS) Host Agent Version 2.0D for IBM AIX

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Contents Hp StorageWorks Hewlett-Packard Company, 2002. All rights reserved Contents Figures Related Documentation About this GuideIntended Audience Document Conventions PrerequisitesGetting Help Symbols in TextHP Authorized Reseller Coordinating EVM Installation Activities Installation PreparationVerifying the EVM Server Configuration Verifying the Host ConfigurationPreparing for Installation Installing the EVM Host AgentPress the Enter key to continue ? Starting the InstallationLicense Terms Grant Do you agree to the terms? yn ? default= yesSee Figure Continue with this installation? yn ? default= yesDetecting a previous EVM installation Done Continuing this installation Is nameorIP correct? yn ? default= yes Start the EVM daemons now? yn ? default= yes Unmountvgsource entry? tf ? default= falseInstalling the EVM Host Agent Manually Starting and Stopping the EVM Host Agent Completing the InstallationModifying System Files During Installation and Removal Coordinating Removal Activities Removing the EVM Host AgentStopping the EVM daemons and removing EVM prompt Starting the RemovalRemoval status Completing the RemovalPage Two-step Reinstallation Reinstalling the EVM Host AgentOne-step Reinstallation Page Glossary See also OSM See also OpenView Page EVM IndexIndex-2
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Enterprise Volume Manager Software specifications

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