Installing VolServ
601351 Rev A Getting Started 1-3

Getting Started

Prior to
Installation

The tasks below are presented as guidelines only since the

actual steps for your specific site are unique:

Step Task Refer to

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1 Install the hardware and connect the storage devices to the
network.
NOTE: If you are also using FileServ, first install VolServ, then
install FileServ.
2 A new installation on an existing system may require the system
administrator to do some data manipulation and disk repartitioning.
For database recovery, the ideal hardware system w ould include at
least two disk drives, approximately 2 GBs each.
3 Become acquainted with the VolServ directory structure. 1-4
4 Complete the System Parameters Checklist table. 1-6
5 Create VolServ directories. 1-7
6 Configure the UNIX environment. 1-8
7 Obtain a license string. 1-11