SAM-QFS Installation Overview Task Map

Complete the following tasks if you are installing the SAM-QFS (archiving and file system) software packages at your site for the first time .

Note - You must be logged in as superuser to complete the installation tasks.

The following table lists the installation procedures.

Task	Description	For More Information
Add the software packages.	Install the appropriate packages for your needs.	See How to Add the Packages. Also see Release Package Contents.
Configure `path` and `manpath` variables.	Configure the environment variables to access commands and man pages.	See How to Set Up Access to the Commands and Man Pages.
(Optional) Install and Configure SAM-QFS Manager.	Use a browser to configure file systems and archiving features.	See Installing SAM-QFS Manager.
Configure tape and magneto-optical storage devices.	Use tape or magneto-optical devices for archiving.	See Chapter 2, Configuring Storage Devices for Archiving, in Sun Storage Archive Manager 5.3 Configuration and Administration Guide
Configure the file system environment.	Define the master configuration file, `mcf`.	See Chapter 7, Configuring the File System Environment.
Configure file system mount parameters.	Configure the `/etc/vfstab` and `samfs.cmd` files.	See Chapter 8, Setting Up Mount Parameters and Initializing the File System Environment.
Initialize the environment.	Initialize SAM-QFS and mount the file systems.	See Chapter 8, Setting Up Mount Parameters and Initializing the File System Environment.
Configure file archiving.	Define parameters for archiving file systems to media.	See Chapter 10, Configuring the Archiver, in Sun Storage Archive Manager 5.3 Configuration and Administration Guide.

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