Install Guide
Table Of Contents
- About This Guide
- Storage Manager 2020 R1 Installation Guide
- Contents
- Introduction to Storage Manager
- Planning and Preparation
- Installing and Configuring the Data Collector
- Deploying and Configuring the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance
- Installing and Configuring the Storage Manager Client
- Connect to the Storage Manager Applications Page
- Install the Storage Manager Client on Windows
- Install the Storage Manager Client on Linux
- Use the Storage Manager Client to Connect to a Storage Center
- Use the Storage Manager Client to Connect to the Data Collector
- Add Storage Centers to Storage Manager
- Next Steps
- Updating Storage Manager Software
Gather Required Installation Information
Before installing Storage Manager components, print this page and record the following information.
Record Database Information
If you plan to use an SQL database, record database information that is needed for installation.
Item Information
Database version
Name of server that hosts the
database
Database server port
Database user name For security reasons, only record the database username in a secure location.
Database password For security reasons, only record the database password in a secure location.
Prepare the Database
If you plan to use an external database, prepare the database by performing the task that corresponds to your database type.
About this task
NOTE: If you want to store Data Collector data in the embedded database, skip this step.
Steps
● Prepare a Microsoft SQL Server Database
● Prepare a MySQL Database
Prepare a Microsoft SQL Server Database
Set up the Microsoft SQL Server database or Microsoft SQL Server Express database for the Data Collector.
Steps
1. If necessary, install Microsoft SQL Server or Microsoft SQL Server Express.
2. If necessary, create a SQL Server administrator account with sysadmin privileges.
3. Configure Microsoft SQL Server to use mixed mode authentication.
4. Start the SQL Server Configuration Manager application.
5. Configure the TCP/IP ports.
a. In the navigation pane, expand SQL Server Network Configuration.
b. Select Protocols for MSSQLSERVER or Protocols for SQLEXPRESS.
c. Right-click TCP/IP and select Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box appears.
d. Click the IP Addresses tab.
e. Under IPAll, ensure the TCP Port is set to a valid port number. The default TCP port for SQL Server is 1433.
f. Click OK.
6. Enable the TCP/IP protocol.
a. In the navigation pane, expand SQL Server Network Configuration.
b. Select Protocols for MSSQLSERVER or Protocols for SQLEXPRESS.
c. Right-click TCP/IP and select Enable.
7. Restart the SQL Server.
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Planning and Preparation