HP StorageWorks P9000 Performance Advisor Software v5.3 Install Guide (T1789-96323, August 2011)

3 Installing P9000 Performance Advisor
This chapter describes the process of installing P9000 Performance Advisor on a management station.
The installation process is described in the following topics:
• “Beginning the P9000 Performance Advisor installation” on page 43
• “Launching the P9000 Performance Advisor checklist” on page 46
• “Complying with the End User License Agreement” on page 47
• “Retaining or selecting a different database location” on page 48
• “Enabling IPv6 and configuring HTTP port for the management station” on page 48
• “Implementing the authentication method” on page 49
• “Selecting complete or custom installation method” on page 57
• “Completing the P9000 Performance Advisor installation and next steps” on page 61
If an earlier version of P9000 Performance Advisor exists on your management station and you want
to upgrade to the latest version, see Table 8 on page 100.
CAUTION:
HP Strongly insists not to manually copy or use the drag and drop feature to move the PADB folder
to the target management station, or another location on the source management station. This action
will result in irrevocable loss of data. Use only the Backup utility provided by P9000 Performance
Advisor to migrate data. For more information, see the HP StorageWorks P9000 Performance Advisor
Software User Guide .
Beginning the P9000 Performance Advisor installation
NOTE:
This section is also applicable for the upgrade process.
IMPORTANT:
Configure the antivirus and firewall policies on your management station and host to ensure
uninterrupted communication between the two systems.
To begin the P9000 Performance Advisor installation:
1. Log on to your management station as an administrator (administrator:administrator).
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