Installation Preparation

This section provides the prerequisites and preparation guidelines required before installing DataCore SANsymphony in your environment. It covers how to prepare DataCore servers, configure networking and storage, and ensure hosts are ready to access virtual storage. Proper preparation helps ensure a smooth installation, reliable connectivity, high availability, and optimal system performance.

The following topics guide you through server readiness, configuration best practices, storage and disk preparation, and host-specific requirements to support successful SANsymphony deployment and operation.

This section includes:

• Preparing Servers for Installation -Hardware, software, and network prerequisites to set up your servers.
• Host Considerations - Key factors to evaluate when selecting and configuring hosts.
• Preparing Hosts- Step-by-step tasks to configure and validate hosts before installation.