Review each of the topics to get started with IBM i file system. Some of the steps require administrative knowledge of IBM i and must be implemented by or with assistance from an IBM i expert.
Step 1: Review Requirements
Review the following requirements:
IBM i
IBM i VTL
Step 2: Install the Commvault Package
If your backup administrator has not already installed the Commvault package, then you must install it.
For more information, see Installing the Commvault Package.
Step 3: Obtain Your User Credentials Information
Obtain the following information from your backup administrator:
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The Command Center URL
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Your Command Center user credentials
Step 4: Log on to the Command Center
Access the Command Center by using the URL that was displayed on the installation completion page, or that you received from your backup administrator.
Step 5: Complete the Core Setup Wizard
Configure core information by completing the Core Setup Wizard.
Step 6: Complete the IBM i File Server Application Setup Wizard
Configure the IBM i file server application by completing the Setup Wizard for the IBM i Application.
Step 7: To Configure IBM i VTL, Install VTL on the Linux Access Node
Install VTL on the Linux access node.
For more information, see Installing VTL on the Linux Access Node.
Step 8: Prepare for Your First Backup and Restore
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Determine the alerts that you want the software to trigger.
For information on how to configure alerts, see Creating an Alert Definition.