Getting Started

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: Before You Begin

Refer to the following information to learn more about the capabilities and requirements of the IBM i File System Agent with Commvault VTL:

• System Requirements

• License Requirements

• Supported Features

Step 2: Install File System Agent and File System for IBM i Agent on Access Node

Install the packages on a Linux access node.

You must also transfer the CVINSTPKG.savf installation package from the access node to the IBM i client by using FTP, and then perform the installation.

All updates that are installed on the access node are automatically pushed to all of the connected IBM i clients during the first communication session between the proxy and the IBM i client.

• To prepare for the installation, review general guidelines, which include configurations that your computer might need before the installation. For more information, see Plan the Installation on UNIX, Linux, and Mac Computers.

• Select the installation method that is most appropriate for your environment. For more information see, Installation Methods.

Step 3: Configure the MediaAgent Controlling the Commvault VTL

Select the MediaAgent to control Commvault VTL 2.0. The MediaAgent must be able to access Commvault VTL 2.0 through the Fiber Channel network. For more information about installing and configuring a MediaAgent, see the following:

• Installing the MediaAgent

• Postinstallation Tasks for the MediaAgent

• Add a disk library to theMediaAgent controlling the VTL, see Disk Libraries - Getting Started. The disk library is required to save the backup job indexes.

Step 4: Install and Configure Commvault VTL 2.0 for IBM i Clients

Install and configure Commvault VTL 2.0, see Installing the Commvault VTL 2.0 for IBM i Clients.

Step 5: Prepare for Your First Backup and Restore

1. Open the CommCell Console.

2. Configure an IBM i VTL Storage Policy.

3. Create an IBM i File System Agent Client, and install the Commvault package on the IBM i client.

4. Configure user-defined subclients.

5. Decide whether you want the following additional functionality:

   • You want to be notified of events that require attention. For more information, see Alerts and Notifications - Overview.

   • You want to report and analyze critical data about your CommCell operations.

     For more information about reports, see Reports Overview.

   • You want to manage security. For more information, see User Account and Password Management - Getting Started.

   • You want to have a Data Interface Pair between the proxy and the IBM i client. For more information, see Data Interface Pairs: Overview.

Step 6: Run Your First Backup and Restore

• Back up Data

• Restore Data

Step 7: Where to Go from Here

• Configure Data Retention and Data Aging for this agent. For more information, see Data Aging - Getting Started.