Download and Install the VSS Software

The Pilot web client provides links to download the Oracle FS Volume Shadow Copy Service Provider (VSS) software and install the software on your SAN host. The software is available for both 32‑ and 64‑bit systems.

Prerequisites
  • The SAN host must have TCP/IP connectivity, over Ethernet, to the Pilot.
  • For the VSS Provider to create volume shadow copies, the SAN host must have Fibre Channel connectivity to the Controller.
  • During the installation, you need to provide the system serial number, user name, and password.

The software installer allows the configuration of an Oracle FS System. Additional systems can be configured from a command‑line tool, called registerAxiom.

  1. Start a web browser.
  2. Specify the IP address of the Pilot or the name of the Oracle FS System as the address to open.
  3. Click the Utility Software tab.
  4. Download the VSS software and save the file to your server.
    Select the software version that is appropriate for your system architecture.
    • Download Oracle FS Volume Shadow Copy Service Provider ‑ 32 bit

    • Download Oracle FS Volume Shadow Copy Service Provider ‑ 64 bit

  5. Locate the file on your server and double‑click the file to begin the installation.
  6. Follow the instructions to install the software on the server.
    Note: You are prompted for the Oracle FS System serial number, user name, and password during the installation.
  7. To close the installation wizard, click Close from the Installation Complete page.
  8. Restart the Windows server.

Next, verify that the software is installed correctly.