Installation Manual

HP Storage Essentials SRM 6.0 Installation Guide 59
3 Installing the Management Server on Linux
NOTE: The Linux management server is not available with Storage Essentials Standard Edition.
See the following topic if you are installing the management server on another supported operating
system:
• ”Installing the Management Server on Microsoft Windows” on page 7
Important Information About Upgrading
Please contact your Account Representative for upgrades. Upgrading requires assistance from HP
Services.
Keep in mind the following:
• All steps must be completed for the management server to work properly.
• Linux management server is supported only on the following versions:
• Redhat 4 (U3 or higher)
• SUSE 9 (SP3)
• SUSE 10 or SUSE 10 SP1
• Refer to the product Support Matrix regarding other related software and version requirements.
• For optimal performance, install the management server on a dedicated computer. See the
support matrix for your edition for hardware requirements.
• Installation through Virtual Network Computing (VNC) software is not supported.
• During management server installation, double-byte characters are not allowed in the
installation path. InstallScript.iap_xml has been modified to display the following message if
double-byte characters are entered:
The installation path for $PRODUCT_NAME$ may NOT contain double-byte
characters.
The installation path must be basic ASCII alphanumric characters, no
spaces, no international characters, and no double-byte characters.
Please choose a different installation directory.
This chapter describes the following installation topics and steps:
• Deployment Types, page 60
• Pre-installation Checklist, page 60
• Installing from a Network Drive, page 64
• Step 1 - Install the Oracle Database, page 64
• Step 2 - Install the Management Server, page 76
• Step 3 - Verify that Processes Can Start, page 79
• Step 4 - Install and Configure HP SIM, page 82