NOTE: The system setup, including the InForm OS Command Line for Microsoft Windows installation, must be completed prior to the VSS Provider for Microsoft Windows installation.
Installing VSS Provider for Microsoft Windows
NOTE: Prior to installing VSS Provider for Microsoft Windows, the host server must have the InForm CLI installed and configured. All corresponding HP 3PAR Storage Systems need to have an HP 3PAR Virtual Copy Software license and a VSS Provider for Microsoft Windows license enabled. For instructions on installing and configuring the InForm CLI, refer to “System Setup” (page 10).
NOTE: If you are installing the application through a remote desktop session, the newly added environment variables will not become effective until you log off from the current session. It is recommended that you install the application directly from the system console.
NOTE: By default, the VSS Provider for Microsoft Windows installation only provides support for a single system registration. Additional systems need to be set up and registered using the ProvCfg.exe utility.
1.Ensure that the correct level of the Windows operating system is installed.
a.For Windows 2003, perform the following:
1.Click Start→My Computer.
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3.Click Properties to look for system information under the General tab.
b.For Windows 2008, click Start→Programs→Administrative Tools→Server Manager.
c.Ensure that Microsoft Windows Server and the appropriate Service Pack is displayed. Refer to the appropriate HP 3PAR InForm OS Configuration Matrix. To obtain a copy of this documenation, go to http://www.hp.com/go/3par, navigate to your product page, click Support for your product, and then click Manuals.
2.Log in as the System Administrator.
3.Insert the VSS Provider for Microsoft Windows CD into the
4.Click Start→My Computer to expand the
5.Click the Setup_2k3.exe command as seen for x86
6.Follow the instructions in the 3PAR VSS Provider for Microsoft Windows installer window.
NOTE: The Disk Cost button analyzes the amount of available storage space and compares it to the amount required for the 3PAR VSS Provider for Microsoft Windows installation.
The InServ Storage System Connection Configuration window appears to collect the HP 3PAR Storage System name and the InForm user information and password. This information is required when connecting to the system using the InForm Command Line.
7.Click Next.
The HP 3PAR Storage System connection from the InServ Storage System Connection Configuration window appears.
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