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Installing and upgrading Protector from the command line

Use the -R<release_num>-<build_num>-<os>-<architecture> command to install or upgrade Protector from the command line. Notice that a separate installer is supplied on the ISO for each supported OS and architecture type.

Command Line Options
Argument Description
--helpDisplays the list of valid options in a pop-up dialog.
--install-directory argSpecifies the installation directory.

Windows Default is C:\Program Files\Hitachi\Protector

Linux Default is /opt/hitachi/protector

--node-type argSpecifies the installation type:
  • master
  • client (default)
--mode argSets the installation mode:

Windows options:

  • win32 - interactive wizard (default)
  • unattended - no user interaction

Linux options

  • gtk - GUI using GTK libraries (default)
  • xwindow - GUI using basic X11
  • text - Interactive text
  • unattended - Non-interactive
--unattendedmodeui argSets the UI displayed for unattended installation:
  • none (default)
  • minimal
  • minimalWithDialogs
--debugtrace argSpecifies a filename for debug trace output.
--debuglevel argSets the level of verbosity for debug trace output:
  • 0 - lowest
  • 1
  • 2 (default)
  • 3
  • 4 - highest
--node-name argSpecifies the Protector node name.

Default is the OS node name.

--user-account argUsed only when installing a master node. Specifies the account to use for initial login to Protector after installation of a master node.
--ui-port argUsed only when installing a master node. Specifies the user interface port.

Default is 443 (HTTPS).

--master-name argUsed only when installing client nodes. Specifies the node name or IP address of the master. Clients use to contact the master.
--internet-connected argUsed only when installing client nodes. Installs the node as an internet connected node:
  • 0 - not internet connected (default)
  • 1 - internet connected
NoteThis node will connect to the master over an unsecured network. Choosing this option will cause all data sent and received to be encrypted and will also enable this node to function behind a firewall. Over-the-wire encryption requires a license and may not be available in all territories.
--installer-language argSpecifies the installation language:
  • en - English (default)
  • ja - Japanese
  • zh_CN - Simplified Chinese
--optionfile argSpecifies an installation option file.

Instructs the installer to take the command line values from a file when --mode unattended is specified. The options are listed. line by line, as key=value pairs.

--versionDisplays product version information in a pop-up dialog.

 

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