Installing the DPX Client for SAP HANA

Prior to configuring the DPX interface with the SAP HANA node, the DPX client software needs to be installed.

Before you begin

Ensure that you have superuser access (root) to the SAP HANA node. Obtain the Catalogic DPX Setup installer from the MySupport site.

About this task

The DPX client software must be installed on the SAP HANA node prior to running the interface installation and configuration script. Follow the steps in this procedure to install the DPX client software on the SAP HANA node.

Procedure

  1. Using the secure shell protocol (SSH), log in to the SAP HANA node on to which the client is to be installed.

  2. Download or copy the Catalogic DPX Setup installer file to the SAP HANA node noting the location to which the file is downloaded or copied.

  3. Change the permissions of the of the installer file. Substitute the version <x.x.x> in the command with the version of DPX being installed. Issue the following command: # chmod +x DPX-<x.x.x>-linux-x64-installer.bin

  4. Run the installer to launch the Catalogic DPX Setup Wizard. Issue the following command: # ./DPX-<x.x.x>-linux-x64-installer.bin

  5. When prompted, accept the license agreement by pressing the Enter and then Y. Subsequently, press Enter.

  6. Specify a directory where to install the DPX client software on the SAP node. The suggested location of /opt/DPX/ is the default and future procedures assume that choice.

  7. For the components to be installed, the client will be installed. Press N for virtualization proxy server. Press Y to indicate that the selection is correct.

  8. When prompted, add the node to the DPX Enterprise. Press 1.

  9. Add the configuration for the node. When prompted enter the following information:

    • Logical node name of the SAP HANA node (the machine where this installation is occurring).

    • The hostname or IP of the SAP HANA node (the machine where this installation is occurring).

    • The Group Name. The default suggestion is DefaultGroup.

    • The hostname or IP of the DPX Master Server.

  10. When prompted to choose an option for enabling Block Data Protection on the node, select No (press 2).

  11. Review the installation directory and master server name. After the information is verified, press Enter. The installation process will begin.

  12. When installation completes, you will be prompted to review the readme file. Press Y to view the readme. Otherwise, press N to continue without viewing the readme file.

Results

The Catalogic DPX client software is installed on the SAP HANA node.

What to do next

Run the installation and configuration script to set up the DPX interface with the SAP node. See Installing and Configuring the DPX Plugin for SAP HANA.

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