Setting up the metadata server

This topic provides an overview of the steps required to set up the SAN File System metadata server. You need to complete these steps on each metadata server.

Prerequisites

Make sure that you have fulfilled the following prerequisites before installing the metadata server:

Use the documentation that comes with your engine and with the RSA II to meet these prerequisites.

Steps

  1. Prepare the engine for installation. This includes these tasks:
    1. Ensuring that the engine is properly cabled.
    2. Ensuring that you obtain all prerequisite software.
    See Preparing the engine for installation.
  2. Install all software, including the operating system, prerequisite software, and the SAN File System software. See Installing the operating system for the metadata server.

Parent topic: Metadata server engine setup

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