HP StorageWorks XP Replication Monitor software installation and configuration guide (T1784-96008, November 2006)

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2 Installing XP Replication Monitor software
This chapter explains how to install and uninstall XP Replication Monitor software.
There are two installation modes: a new installation and an overwrite installation. A new installation is performed
if XP Replication Monitor software is not already installed, whereas an overwrite installation is performed for an
upgrade or reinstallation. The installer automatically determines whether to perform a new installation or to
overwrite an existing installation.
• About the installation task flow (see section
2-1 )
• Preparing for an installation (see section
2-2 )
• Installing a XP Replication Monitor server on a management server (Windows) (see section
2-3 )
• Installing an agent on a pair management server (see section 2-4 )
• Importing the alert settings for the earlier version(see section
2-5 )
• After finishing the installation (see section
2-6 )
2-1 About the installation task flow
Figure 2-1 shows the task flow for installing XP Replication Monitor software.
Figure 2-1 Task flow for installing XP Replication Monitor software
Installing XP Replication Monitor software in a cluster environment involves different system requirements and
installation procedures. To set up a cluster environment, read Chapter
7 first and then refer to the installation
procedure in this chapter as needed.
2-2 Preparing for an installation
This section explains items you must check and information you must prepare before installing XP Replication
Monitor software.
2-2-1 Preparing the management client
The management client must first be prepared as described below.