Software Instruction Manual

3.3
Installation and Verification
3PAR Host Explorer User’s Guide
3.2.1 Installing a 3PAR Host Explorer Agent on Microsoft Windows Server
Systems
To install a 3PAR Host Explorer agent on a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or 2008 system:
1 Log into the host as the System Administrator.
2 Insert the 3PAR Host Explorer CD into a CD-ROM drive.
3 Open a Windows Explorer window.
4 Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.
5 Double-click the CD-ROM drive to expand the files.
6 Double-click the appropriate file:
◆ For x86-32 platforms: HostExplorerX86.msi
◆ For x86-64-bit platforms: HostExplorerX64.msi
3.2.2 Verifying the Installation on Microsoft Windows Server
To verify the 3PAR Host Explorer agent installation for the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or
2008 system:
1 Log on as the System Administrator.
2 Select Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
Result: The Add/Remove Programs window appears.
3 Verify 3PAR Host Explorer for Windows appears under the Currently installed
programs column.
3.2.3 Installing a 3PAR Host Explorer Agent on Red Hat Linux Systems
To install a 3PAR Host Explorer agent on a Red Hat Linux system:
1 Log on as the root user.
2 Insert the 3PAR Host Explorer CD into a CD-ROM drive.
3 Change directory to the CD-ROM drive.