Installing software for the subordinate metadata server

This topic provides an overview of the steps required to install the software for a subordinate metadata server.

Context

The procedures to install software on the subordinate metadata server are the same as the procedures you use to install software on the master metadata server.

Steps

  1. Install SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 8.0. See Installing the operating system.
  2. Disable the automatic starting of X-Windows (if you choose to have graphical mode as the default desktop setting during the installation of the operating system). See Disabling the automatic starting of the X Window System.
  3. Set the time and date on the metadata server engine. See Setting the time and date on the Metadata servers.
  4. Apply the United Linux Service Pack 3. See Apply United Linux Service Pack 3 (SP3) updates.
  5. Install all prerequisite software, such as the QLogic driver and the IBM® Director agent. See Installing prerequisite software.
  6. Install the SAN File System software. See Installing SAN File System software.

Parent topic: Installing subordinate metadata servers

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