How to Install Symantec / Veritas Storage Foundation and High Availability (SFHA)

Symantec / Veritas Storage Foundation and High Availability (SFHA) is a well-known storage solution product that provides high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for your data storage needs. In this tutorial, we will guide you step by step on how to install Symantec / Veritas SFHA 6.1 on your Red Hat Linux machine in VMware workstation.

Pre-Installation Requirements

Before starting the installation process, make sure that you have:

* Two same version Linux operating systems installed on your VMware workstation for a two-node cluster

* A compatible hardware and software setup for your test lab or practice

Step 1: Extract the SFHA Tar File

Download the Symantec / Veritas Storage Foundation and High Availability (SFHA) tar file from the official website. Extract the zip file to a directory on your virtual Linux operating system, such as `/tmp`.

Step 2: Run the Installer Script

Change directory to the `rhel6_x86_64` setup folder for Red Hat 6, 64-bit OS and execute the installer script.

Step 3: Choose the Product Installation Option

Choose option 4 to install Symantec Storage Foundation and High Availability (SFHA). You will be prompted to choose the product you want to install. Select the SFHA product and follow the installation prompts.

Step 4: Perform a Pre-Installation Check

Instead of installing the product immediately, perform a pre-installation check by choosing option 'P' in step 3. This will help identify any potential issues before proceeding with the installation.

Step 5: Choose Node Names and IP Addresses

During the installation process, you will be prompted to enter node names and IP addresses for your two-node cluster. Make sure that you have a compatible hardware and software setup for your test lab or practice.

Step 6: Install SFHA on Both Nodes

Choose option 3 to install all RPM's on both nodes. The installer program will provide you with the option to install RPM's, which you can use to complete the installation process.

In this tutorial, we have guided you through the step-by-step process of installing Symantec / Veritas Storage Foundation and High Availability (SFHA) 6.1 on your Red Hat Linux machine in VMware workstation. With these instructions, you should be able to install SFHA and start using its high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for your data storage needs.

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