Planning the CommServe Server Installation in a Linux Environment

Use the following checklist to prepare the Linux environment where you want to install the CommServe server.

Note

If you plan to install software from a Linux CommServe server to a Windows computer from the CommCell Console, you must submit the job via the Windows Remote Cache. The Windows Remote Cache must be a Windows computer with File System Core installed on it.

Verify System Requirements

Verify that the operating system and the hardware of the computer where you want to install the CommServe server meet the system requirements. For more information, see System Requirements.

Verify Requirements for Installation Environments

If you plan to install the CommServe server on a virtual machine, or in a disaster recovery environment, review the following requirements:

Virtual Machine

If you plan to install the CommServe server on a virtual machine, the virtual machine must be configured with fast-access storage media. Ensure that the CPU and memory resources recommended in System Requirements are always available for the virtual machine.

Disaster Recovery Environment

To review the available disaster recovery solutions, see CommServe Disaster Recovery Solutions.

Determine the Configurations that Meet Your Requirements

Every environment has different requirements. Consider the following additional configurations prior to completing your installation planning:

Configure a Floating Host Name

A floating host name is a virtual host name that is useful in scenarios when the CommServe server needs to be moved or changed at some point in time. For example, the floating name eliminates the need to redirect all clients after moving the CommServe server to a new computer (hardware refresh). For more information, see Configuring a Floating Host Name for the CommServe or MediaAgent Software.

Install the CommServe Database on an Existing SQL Server Instance

During installation, you will be asked to provide a SQL Server system administrator's (SA) password. If you have forgotten the password, you can reset the password during installation.

Allow the Commvault Installer Package on the Linux Computer

If your Linux environment uses the fapolicyd software framework to restrict application execution based on user-defined policies, the Commvault installer package may be blocked from running on the system.

To run the Commvault installer package successfully, do the following:

Verify whether the fapolicyd service is currently running:
```
systemctl status fapolicyd  
```
If the service is running, stop it:
```
systemctl stop fapolicyd 
```
Run the Commvault installer package and wait until it completes successfully.
Restart the fapolicyd service.
```
systemctl start fapolicyd  
```
Steps to prevent future installation issues (optional, but recommended)
- Add an exception to the fapolicyd database, or
- Add the relevant directory to the trusted file database
For detailed instructions, refer to the fapolicyd-cli documentation or man page:
```
man fapolicyd-cli  
```