Getting Started Guide

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

■ Mounting a software disc

■ 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.

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