The hosts on which you are installing SnapDrive for UNIX must meet the specific software, hardware, browser, database, and operating system requirements. For the latest information about these requirements, see the Interoperability Matrix.
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Hardware and software configuration
Depending on your storage system, you can configure Fibre Channel (FC), Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI), or a Network File System (NFS) configuration that uses NFS directory trees.
Preparing your storage system
Before you install SnapDrive for UNIX, you must prepare your storage system by ensuring that your storage system meets some requirements.
Host preparation for installing SnapDrive for UNIX
You must prepare the host before you can install SnapDrive for UNIX on your system. As part of the host preparation, you must install the Linux Host Utilities.
Guest OS preparation for installing SnapDrive for UNIX
You must prepare the guest system before you can install SnapDrive for UNIX on your system. As part of the guest preparation, you must install the Linux Host Utilities.