Preparing to install or upgrade SnapDrive for Windows
Before you install or upgrade SnapDrive, you should determine what protocols you plan to use, the Windows server version you will be installing the application on, and you should read the related documentation.
- Documents to read before installing SnapDrive
Because SnapDrive for Windows installation requirements and procedures vary according to the protocols you use to create LUNs, before you begin your installation, you should familiarize yourself with documents related to each protocol you plan to use.
- Considerations for determining SnapDrive configurations
SnapDrive for Windows supports a variety of configurations with differing requirements, so you should familiarize yourself with each and decide which configuration you plan to use before installing SnapDrive.
- Preparing hosts for SnapDrive
Before installing SnapDrive for Windows, you must prepare each Windows host in your SnapDrive configuration.
- Preparing storage systems for SnapDrive
Before installing SnapDrive for Windows, you must prepare each NetApp storage system in your SnapDrive configuration.
- Configuring access for SnapDrive
Before installing SnapDrive for Windows, you must establish a SnapDrive service account and ensure that the authentication requirements are met.
- Preparing to upgrade SnapDrive
Perform these preparations if you are upgrading SnapDrive for Windows from an existing installation.
