Deployment Guide

The autorun script in the root of the resource media detects when there is no graphical environment running and automatically starts the
installer in a text‑based mode. This mode provides the same options as graphical installation.
Silent Installation
Silent Installation On Windows
To run silent installation on a Windows system:
1. Copy the custom_silent.properties file in the /windows folder of the installation media or image to a writable location on the host
server.
2. Modify the custom_silent.properties file to reflect the features, models and installation options to be used. Then, save the file.
3. After the custom_silent.properties file is revised to reflect your specific installation, run the following command to begin the silent
installation:
mdss_install.exe –f <host_server_path>\ custom_silent.properties
Silent Installation On Linux
To run silent installation on a Linux system:
NOTE: On Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 operating systems, run the following script from the root directory to install
prerequisite packages:
# md_prereq_install.sh
1. Copy the custom_silent.properties file in the /linux directory of the installation media or image to a writable location on the host
server.
2. Modify the custom_silent.properties file to reflect the features, models and installation options to be used. Then, save the file.
3. After the custom_silent.properties file is revised, run the following command to begin the installation:
./mdss_install.bin –f <host_server_path>/custom_silent.properties
Enabling Premium Features (Optional)
If you ordered premium features, follow the instructions on the Premium Features card to install the additional features.
Upgrading PowerVault MD Storage Manager
To upgrade from a previous version of the PowerVault MD Storage Manager, uninstall the previous version (see Uninstalling MD Storage
Manager From Windows), and then follow the instructions in Installing MD Storage Manager to install the new version.
Installing MD Storage Manager
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