HP 3PAR Host Explorer 2.1.0 User Guide (QR482-96029, December 2012)

2.2
Installation and Verification
HP 3PAR Host Explorer User Guide
2.1 Installation and Verification
This section describes how to install and verify installation of the HP 3PAR Host Explorer agent
on the following systems. You must have the HP 3PAR Host Explorer <Version> Software CD
(current version) to install the HP 3PAR Host Explorer.
2.1.1 Installation on Microsoft Windows Server Systems
To install the Host Explorer agent on a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or 2008 system:
1 Log into the host as the System Administrator.
2 Insert the HP 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
2.1.2 Verifying the Installation on Microsoft Windows Server
To verify the 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 HP 3PAR Host Explorer for Windows appears under the Currently installed
programs column.
2.1.3 Installation on Red Hat Linux Systems
To install the Host Explorer agent on a Red Hat Linux system:
1 Log on as the root user.
2 Insert the HP 3PAR Host Explorer CD into a CD-ROM drive.