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Cluster Server 8.0.2 Configuration and Upgrade Guide - AIX

Last Published: 2023-06-05

Product(s): InfoScale & Storage Foundation (8.0.2)

Platform: AIX

Installation script options

Table: Available command line options shows command line options for the installation script. For an initial install or upgrade, options are not usually required. The installation script options apply to all Veritas InfoScale product scripts, except where otherwise noted.

Table: Available command line options

Command Line Option	Function
-addnode	Adds a node to a high availability cluster.
-allpkgs	Displays all filesets required for the specified product. The filesets are listed in correct installation order. The output can be used to create scripts for command line installs, or for installations over a network.
-comcleanup	The -comcleanup option removes the secure shell or remote shell configuration added by installer on the systems. The option is only required when installation routines that performed auto-configuration of the shell are abruptly terminated.
-comsetup	The -comsetup option is used to set up the ssh or rsh communication between systems without requests for passwords or passphrases.
-configcps	The -configcps option is used to configure CP server on a running system or cluster.
-configure	Configures the product after installation.
-disable_dmp_native_support	Disables Dynamic Multi-pathing support for the native LVM volume groups and ZFS pools during upgrade. Retaining Dynamic Multi-pathing support for the native LVM volume groups and ZFS pools during upgrade increases fileset upgrade time depending on the number of LUNs and native LVM volume groups and ZFS pools configured on the system.
-fencing	Configures I/O fencing in a running cluster.
-fips	The -fips option is used to enable or disable security with fips mode on a running VCS cluster. It could only be used together with -security or -securityonenode option.
- hostfile full_path_to_file	Specifies the location of a file that contains a list of hostnames on which to install.
-install	Used to install products on system
-online_upgrade	Used to perform online upgrade. Using this option, the installer upgrades the whole cluster and also supports customer's application zero down time during the upgrade procedure. Now this option only supports VCS and ApplicationHA.
-patch_path	Defines the path of a patch level release to be integrated with a base or a maintenance level release in order for multiple releases to be simultaneously installed .
-patch2_path	Defines the path of a second patch level release to be integrated with a base or a maintenance level release in order for multiple releases to be simultaneously installed.
-patch3_path	Defines the path of a third patch level release to be integrated with a base or a maintenance level release in order for multiple releases to be simultaneously installed.
-patch4_path	Defines the path of a fourth patch level release to be integrated with a base or a maintenance level release in order for multiple releases to be simultaneously installed.
-patch5_path	Defines the path of a fifth patch level release to be integrated with a base or a maintenance level release in order for multiple releases to be simultaneously installed.
- keyfile ssh_key_file	Specifies a key file for secure shell (SSH) installs. This option passes -I ssh_key_file to every SSH invocation.
-license	Registers or updates product licenses on the specified systems.
- logpath log_path	Specifies a directory other than /opt/VRTS/install/logs as the location where installer log files, summary files, and response files are saved.
-noipc	Disables the installer from making outbound networking calls to Veritas Services and Operations Readiness Tool (SORT) in order to automatically obtain patch and release information updates.
-nolic	Allows installation of product filesets without entering a license key. Licensed features cannot be configured, started, or used when this option is specified.
-pkgtable	Displays product's filesets in correct installation order by group.
- postcheck	Checks for different HA and file system-related processes, the availability of different ports, and the availability of cluster-related service groups.
-precheck	Performs a preinstallation check to determine if systems meet all installation requirements. Veritas recommends doing a precheck before installing a product.
-prod	Specifies the product for operations.
-component	Specifies the component for operations.
-redirect	Displays progress details without showing the progress bar.
-require	Specifies an installer patch file.
- responsefile response_file	Automates installation and configuration by using system and configuration information stored in a specified file instead of prompting for information. The response_file must be a full path name. You must edit the response file to use it for subsequent installations. Variable field definitions are defined within the file.
-rsh	Specify this option when you want to use RSH and RCP for communication between systems instead of the default SSH and SCP. See About configuring secure shell or remote shell communication modes before installing products.
-security	The -security option is used to convert a running VCS cluster between secure and non-secure modes of operation.
-securityonenode	The -securityonenode option is used to configure a secure cluster node by node.
-securitytrust	The -securitytrust option is used to setup trust with another broker.
- serial	Specifies that the installation script performs install, uninstall, start, and stop operations on each system in a serial fashion. If this option is not specified, these operations are performed simultaneously on all systems.
-settunables	Specify this option when you want to set tunable parameters after you install and configure a product. You may need to restart processes of the product for the tunable parameter values to take effect. You must use this option together with the -tunablesfile option.
-start	Starts the daemons and processes for the specified product.
-stop	Stops the daemons and processes for the specified product.
-timeout	The -timeout option is used to specify the number of seconds that the script should wait for each command to complete before timing out. Setting the -timeout option overrides the default value of 1200 seconds. Setting the -timeout option to 0 prevents the script from timing out. The -timeout option does not work with the -serial option
- tmppath tmp_path	Specifies a directory other than /opt/VRTStmp as the working directory for the installation scripts. This destination is where initial logging is performed and where filesets are copied on remote systems before installation.
-tunables	Lists all supported tunables and create a tunables file template.
-tunables_file tunables_file	Specify this option when you specify a tunables file. The tunables file should include tunable parameters.
-uninstall	This option is used to uninstall the products from systems
-upgrade	Specifies that an existing version of the product exists and you plan to upgrade it.
-version	Checks and reports the installed products and their versions. Identifies the installed and missing filesets and patches where applicable for the product. Provides a summary that includes the count of the installed and any missing filesets and patches where applicable. Lists the installed patches, patches, and available updates for the installed product if an Internet connection is available.