Chapter 1 Installing StorNext File System and Storage Manager
•What is the maximum number of directories expected (in millions)?
•What is the maximum number of files expected (in millions)?
•How many copies will be stored for each file?
•How many versions will be retained for each file?
Note: Keep in mind that storage needs typically grow rapidly. Consider increasing the maximum number of expected directories and files by a factor of 2.5x to ensure room for future growth.
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1 Log on to the MDC as root.
2 Mount the StorNext installation CD and change to the CD root directory.
3 List the installation directories on the CD. At the command prompt, type:
ls
4 Identify the correct installation directory for your operating system and hardware platform, and then change to that directory.
For example, for Red Hat Linux 4 running on an x86
5 Run the script. At the command prompt, type:
./snPreInstall
The pre-installation script runs (figure 1).
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