Chapter 3
Installation overview
This chapter includes the following topics:
■Documentation references, before you install
■Performing preinstallation checks and configuration
■Configuring secure shell (ssh) or remote shell before installing products
■Downloading the Storage Foundation and High Availability software
■Copying and unzipping the downloaded release
Documentation references, before you install
Before you install this product, become familiar with the following documentation:
■Review the product release notes and getting started guide
■Review the preliminary information
■Read the instructions in the Storage Foundation Installation Guide
Performing preinstallation checks and configuration
This installation guide is designed for system administrators who already have a knowledge of basic UNIX system and network administration. Basic knowledge includes commands such as tar, mkdir, and simple shell scripting. Also required is basic familiarity with the specific platform and the operating system where Storage Foundation is installed.
If you already have an earlier version of any of the Veritas products installed, refer to the upgrade procedures.