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Install or upgrade Web Services Proxy file

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Installation involves downloading the file and then installing the proxy package on a Linux or Windows server. You can also upgrade the proxy using these instructions.

Download Web Services Proxy files

You can download the installation file and the readme file from the Software download page of the NetApp Support site.

The download package includes the Web Services Proxy and the Unified Manager interface.

Steps

  1. Go to NetApp Support - Downloads.

  2. Select E-Series SANtricity Web Services Proxy.

  3. Follow the instructions to download the file. Make sure you select the correct download package for your server (for example, EXE for Windows; BIN or RPM for Linux).

  4. Download the installation file to the server where you want to install the proxy and Unified Manager.

Install on Windows or Linux server

You can install the Web Services Proxy and Unified Manager using one of three modes (Graphical, Console, or Silent), or by using an RPM file (Linux only).

Before you begin

  • Review installation requirements.

  • Make sure you have downloaded the correct installation file (EXE for Windows; BIN for Linux) to the server where you want to install the proxy and Unified Manager.

Graphical mode install

You can run the installation in Graphical mode for either Windows or Linux. In Graphical mode, the prompts appear in a Windows-style interface.

Steps

  1. Access the folder where you downloaded the installation file.

  2. Launch the installation for either Windows or Linux, as follows:

    • Windows — Double-click the installation file:

      santricity_webservices-windows_x64-nn.nn.nn.nnnn.exe

    • Linux — Run the following command: santricity_webservices-linux_x64-nn.nn.nn.nnnn.bin

      In the above filenames, nn.nn.nn.nnnn represents the version number.

    The installation process starts and the NetApp SANtricity Web Services Proxy + Unified Manager splash screen appears.

  3. Follow the on-screen prompts.

    During the installation, you are prompted to enable several features and enter some configuration parameters. If necessary, you can change any of these selections later in the configuration files.

    Note During an upgrade, you are not prompted for configuration parameters.

  4. When the Webserver Started message appears, click OK to complete the installation.

    The Install Complete dialog box appears.

  5. Click the check boxes if you want to launch Unified Manager or the interactive API documentation, and then click Done.

Console mode install

You can run the installation in Console mode for either Windows or Linux. In Console mode, the prompts appear in the terminal window.

Steps

  1. Run the following command: <install filename> -i console

    In the above command, <install filename> represents the name of the proxy installation file you downloaded (for example: santricity_webservices-windows_x64-nn.nn.nn.nnnn.exe).

    Note To cancel the installation at any time during the installation process, type QUIT at the command prompt.

    The installation process starts and the Launching Installer — Introduction message appears.

  2. Follow the on-screen prompts.

    During the installation, you are prompted to enable several features and enter some configuration parameters. If necessary, you can change any of these selections later in the configuration files.

    Note During an upgrade, you are not prompted for configuration parameters.

  3. When the installation is complete, press Enter to exit the installer.

Silent mode install

You can run the installation in Silent mode for either Windows or Linux. In Silent mode, no return messages or scripts appear in the terminal window.

Steps

  1. Run the following command: <install filename> -i silent

    In the above command, <install filename> represents the name of the proxy installation file you downloaded (for example: santricity_webservices-windows_x64-nn.nn.nn.nnnn.exe).

  2. Press Enter.

    The installation process can take several minutes to complete. After successful installation, a command prompt appears in the terminal window.

RPM command install (Linux only)

For Linux systems that are compatible with the RPM package management system, you can install the Web Services Proxy using an optional RPM file.

Steps

  1. Download the RPM file to the server where you want to install the proxy and Unified Manager.

  2. Open a terminal window.

  3. Enter the following command:

    rpm -u santricity_webservices-nn.nn.nn.nnnn-n.x86_64.rpm

    Note In the above command, nn.nn.nn.nnnn represents the version number.

    The installation process can take several minutes to complete. After successful installation, a command prompt appears in the terminal window.