Overview of installing or upgrading SnapDrive

This chapter gives an overview of the procedures you need to follow to install or upgrade the SnapDrive for Windows application software.

Steps

1. Read the recommended documentation before beginning your installation or upgrade.
2. If you are installing SnapDrive for the first time, familiarize yourself with supported configurations and decide which configuration you want to deploy.
3. Prepare each Windows host in your SnapDrive configuration.
4. Prepare each storage system in your SnapDrive configuration.
5. Configure the required access for SnapDrive.
6. If you are upgrading an existing SnapDrive installation, perform the recommended upgrade preparations.
7. Install or upgrade the FCP or iSCSI components.
8. Install the SnapDrive components.