Installing DS CLI on an OpenVMS system

The DS Command-Line Interface (CLI) provides a full function command set that allows you to check your storage unit configuration and perform specific application functions when necessary. It also enables open systems hosts to invoke and manage FlashCopy, Metro and Global Mirror functions through batch processes and scripts.

This topic describes how to install the DS CLI on an OpenVMS system. Additionally, it provides hints for integrating the DS CLI into the operating system environment.

• Preparing to install the DS CLI on an OpenVMS System
  The IBM System Storage™ DS CLI program enables open systems hosts to invoke and manage FlashCopy and Metro and Global Mirror functions through batch processes and scripts. The DS CLI is installed on an OpenVMS sytem by using the Polycenter Software Installation utility.
• Installing the DS CLI on your OpenVMS system
  Use the following steps to install the DS CLI application in your OpenVMS environment.
• Using the DS CLI on an OpenVMS system
  To use the DS CLI on an OpenVMS system, you must integrate the required IBMDSCLI$STARTUP.COM and IBMDSCLI$LOGIN.COM procedures.You can also integrate the optional IBMDSCLI$SHUTDOWN.COM procedure. This integration is accomplished when you use the OpenVMS persistent setup procedure.