Install IBM Spectrum Protect Plus as a VMware Virtual Appliance

To install IBM Spectrum Protect Plus, deploy an OVF template. This creates a virtual appliance containing the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus application. A local vSnap server that is already named and registered is also installed on the virtual machine.

It is recommended that you work with your network administrator when configuring network properties.

This topic is for VMware environments. For Hyper-V installation instructions, see Install IBM Spectrum Protect Plus as a Hyper-V Virtual Appliance.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

  • Review IBM Spectrum Protect Plus system requirements. See System Requirements.
  • Before deployment, run MD5 Checksum on the downloaded OVA file. Ensure the generated checksum matches the one provided in the MD5 Checksum file, which is part of the software download.
  • You may need to configure an IP address pool associated with the VM network where you plan to deploy IBM Spectrum Protect Plus. Correct configuration of the IP address pool includes the setup of IP address range (if used), network prefix, gateway, DNS search string, and a DNS server IP address.
  • To use DHCP instead of a static IP address, leave all fields blank when prompted to enter network properties. If you don't have access to a DHCP server and want to use a static IP address, assign a static IP address with the NetworkManager Text User Interface (nmtui). See To assign a static IP with NetworkManager Text User Interface (nmtui).
  • To change the IP address allocation type after IBM Spectrum Protect Plus deploys, redeploy the virtual machine.
  • If the hostname of the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus appliance changes after deployment, either through user intervention or if a new IP address is acquired through DNS, the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus appliance must be rebooted.
  • For later versions of vSphere, the vSphere Web Client may be required to deploy IBM Spectrum Protect Plus appliances.
  • Note that IBM Spectrum Protect Plus has not been tested for IPv6 environments.

To install IBM Spectrum Protect Plus as a virtual appliance:

  1. Use the vSphere Client to deploy IBM Spectrum Protect Plus. From the File menu, choose Deploy OVF Template. If using the vSphere Web Client, click Create/Register VM, then select Deploy a virtual machine from an OFV or OVA file. Click Next.
  2. Specify the location of the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus OVA template file and select it. Click Next.
  3. Review the template details and accept the End User License Agreement. Click Next.
  4. Provide a meaningful name for the template, which becomes the name of your virtual machine. Identify an appropriate location to deploy the virtual machine. Click Next.
  5. Identify the datacenter, server, and resource pool for deployment. When prompted to select storage, select from datastores already configured on the destination host. The virtual machine configuration file and virtual disk files are stored on the datastore. Select a datastore large enough to accommodate the virtual machine and all of its virtual disk files. Click Next.
  6. Select a disk format to store the virtual disks. It is recommended that you select thick provisioning, which is preselected for optimized performance. Thin provisioning requires less disk space, but may impact performance. Click Next.
  7. Select networks for the deployed template to use. Several available networks on the ESX server may be available by clicking Destination Networks. Select a destination network that allows you to define the appropriate IP address allocation for the virtual machine deployment. Click Next.
  8. Enter network properties for the virtual machine's default gateway, DNS, IP address, and network prefix. It is recommended to work with your network administrator when configuring network properties.
  9. If you are using DHCP instead of static IP address, bypass the fields in this dialog, and click Next. If you don't have access to a DHCP server and want to use a static IP address, assign a static IP with the NetworkManager Text User Interface (nmtui). See To assign a static IP with NetworkManager Text User Interface (nmtui).
  10. Note that a default gateway must be configured properly before deployment. Multiple DNS strings are supported, and must be separated by commas without the use of spaces.
  11. The network prefix should be specified by a network administrator. The network prefix must be entered using CIDR notation; valid values are between 1 and 32.
  12. Click Next.
  13. Review your template selections. Click Finish to exit the wizard and to start deployment of the OVF template. Deployment might take significant time.
  14. After OVF template deployment completes, power on your newly created virtual machine. This can be done from vSphere Client.
  15. Note: The virtual machine must remain powered on for the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus application to be accessible.

  16. Make a note of the IP address of the newly created virtual machine. This is needed to log on to the application. Find the IP address in vSphere Client by clicking your newly created virtual machine and looking in the Summary tab.
  17. Note: You must allow several minutes for IBM Spectrum Protect Plus to initialize completely.

To assign a static IP with NetworkManager Text User Interface (nmtui)

A network administrator can assign static IP addresses with the NetworkManager Text User Interface (nmtui), which is a CentOS tool used to configure networking options.

  1. Ensure the newly imported IBM Spectrum Protect Plus virtual machine is powered on. Log in to the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus virtual machine's console as serveradmin. The initial password is sppDP758.
  2. From a CentOS command line, enter nmtui to open the NetworkManager Text User Interface. Navigate the interface with arrow keys and press Enter to make a selection.
  3. From the main menu, select Edit a connection.
  4. Select the network connection, then select Edit.
  5. On the Edit Connection screen, enter an available static IP address that is not already in use.
  6. Select OK to save the static IP configuration.

Upload the Product Key

After the trial period ends, a valid product key is required to access IBM Spectrum Protect Plus and all of its features.

  1. Save the product key to a computer with Internet access. Make a note of the location on your computer.
  2. From a supported browser, enter the following URL to access the Administrative Console of the virtual machine where IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is deployed:
  3. https://<HOSTNAME>:8090/
  4. where <HOSTNAME> is the IP address of the virtual machine where the application is deployed.
  5. In the login window, select an Authentication Type. To log in as an IBM Spectrum Protect Plus user with SYSADMIN privileges, select IBM Spectrum Protect Plus from the Authentication Type drop-down menu, then enter your administrator username and password. To login as a System user, select System from the Authentication Type drop-down menu, then enter the System password to access the Administrative Console. The default System password is sppadLG235. You will be prompted to change this password during the first login.
  6. Click Manage your licenses. Click Choose File, then browse for the product key on your computer, then click Upload new license.
  7. Click Logout.

NEXT STEPS:

  • Reboot the newly create virtual appliance if you are using a static IP address instead of DHCP.
  • Start IBM Spectrum Protect Plus and begin using it from any supported web browser. See Start IBM Spectrum Protect Plus.

 


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