Installation overview

The steps for implementing the IBM System Storage Support for Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service and Virtual Disk Service software must be completed in the correct sequence.

Before you begin, you must have experience with or knowledge of administering a Windows Server operating system.

You must also have experience with or knowledge of administering a Lenovo Storage V7000.

Complete the following tasks:

  1. Verify that the system requirements are met.
  2. Install the IBM System Storage Support for Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service and Virtual Disk Service software.
  3. Verify the installation.
  4. Create a free pool of volumes and a reserved pool of volumes on the Lenovo Storage V7000.
  5. Optionally, you reconfigure the services to change the configuration that you established during the installation.
Parent topic: IBM System Storage support for Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service and Virtual Disk Service for Windows