Installing QoreStor in Object Direct configuration utilizes a volume layout different from a standard installation and the installation script requires additional cloud-configuration information. Before installing QoreStor, refer to QoreStor installation modesQoreStor installation modesand the QoreStor Interoperability Guide for additional information.
To install QoreStor in Object Direct mode
- Copy the QoreStor installation files to the server.
- Set execution permission on the installation files using chmod. For example,
$ chmod a+x qs_inst_7.0.1.238.bin
- With elevated privileges (either as root or with the sudo command), run the installation script with the desired parameters, using the below information as a guide. To install QoreStor in object direct mode, use the --object-direct parameter.
- qs_inst_7.0.0.356.bin -- -f –p <repository_path> -m <metadata_path> --object-direct --mode=<cloud-optimized|standard|large> --accept-eula --install-deps -e <cloud-provider> -t <cloud-container-name> -o <cloud-connection-string>
Where.
| -f | enables firewall configuration |
| -h, --help | displays this help message |
| -p, --repository_path=<pathname> | is the path to the repository storage |
| -m, --metadata_path=<pathname> | is the path to the metadata storage |
| --accept-eula | accepts the EULA agreement |
| --install-deps | resolves missing package dependencies |
| --fix-mount-opts | adds any required mount options to fstab entries |
| --object-direct | installs support for object-direct storage |
| --no-object-direct | does not install support for direct-to-cloud storage |
| -e, --cloud_provider_name=<name> | object storage provider (e.g. AWS-S3, AZURE, S3-Compatible, etc.) |
| -t, --cloud_container_name=<name> | container name for object storage |
| -o, --cloud_connection_string=<password> | access key for object-direct storage |
| --mode=<large |standard |cloud-optimized> | selects the type of storage configuration |
- $ sudo ./qs_inst_7.0.1.238.bin
and follow the prompts to :
- configure storage location (local, or object direct)
- select an installation mode. Refer to QoreStor installation modes for more information
- install QoreStor in object direct mode, and enter the required cloud connection information
- add firewall exceptions
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