Install

Before installing OpsCx for SIM, go through a list of the supported operating systems and consider the prerequisites. Before you start with the installation process, familiarize yourself with the conventions listed in the table in this section.

Installation of Operations Connector consists of several tasks. Complete them in the following order:

  1. Obtain Operations Connector and install it. See Install Operations Connector topic.

  2. Install Topology Synchronization package. See Install Topology Synchronization Package topic.
  3. Install the event backward synchronization script. See Install Event Backward Synchronization Script topic.

OpsCx for SIM does not support upgrade scenarios. If you have a previous product version installed on the target host, remove it first. It is recommended that all relevant data is backed up prior to the removal.

Conventions Used in the Installation, Configuration, and Other Procedures

The following placeholders are used in the instructions throughout this document. When performing the steps specify the actual value in place of each placeholder.

Placeholder Meaning (Default) Values, Examples, Notes
<Version> Product version string of OpsCx for SIM: major version, minor version, and build number. It is embedded in the filename of the installation package.

Example:
02.00.021

This string represents the version 10.11 and the build number 21.

<OvInstallDir>

Program installation directory of  Operations Agent that is jointly used by Operations Connector and OpsCx for SIM.

Default value (Windows):
C:\Program Files\HP\HP BTO Software

Value (Linux):
/opt/OV

<OvDataDir>

Data installation directory of Operations Agent that is jointly used by Operations Connector and OpsCx for SIM.

Default value (Windows):
C:\ProgramData\HP\HP BTO Software

The C:\ProgramData directory is hidden by default.

Value (Linux):
/var/opt/OV

All paths in this document use slashes (/) as path delimiters except in contexts where the operating system specifics are stated. When performing the steps use the path delimiters that your operating system supports.

Related topics

Supported Systems Management Applications

Installation Prerequisites

Install Ops Connector for SIM

Install Topology Synchronization Package

Install Event Backward Synchronization Script