Installing the DS CLI

The topics in this section provide information that is related to installing the DS CLI, including preparing for the installation and installing in unattended (silent) mode, console mode, graphical mode, and on an OpenVMS system.

• Preparing for the DS CLI installation
  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. You can choose to install the DS CLI interface using the unattended (silent) mode, console mode, or graphic mode. The mode of installation that you choose is often dependent on the configuration of your system.
• Installing the DS CLI using the graphical mode
  Complete this task to install the DS CLI application on your system using the graphical installation mode.
• Installing the DS CLI using the console mode
  Complete this task to install the DS CLI application on your system using the console mode. The console mode is primarily used for installations on a Linux operating system or on a UNIX operating system without an X display. Users can run the installer from a command prompt on a Windows operating system.
• Installing the DS CLI using the unattended (silent) mode
  Complete this task to install the DS CLI application using the unattended (silent) mode.
• Correcting the JVM-not-found error
  Complete this task to correct the JVM-not-found error.
• 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.