Installing the Linux OS and Associated Communication Packages

Before attempting to install the LifeKeeper for Linux software, you must first ensure that your Linux operating system is successfully installed and operational. Please see the Linux installation instructions provided with your distribution of Linux for complete installation details.

Notes:

• Refer to the Linux Dependencies topic for further dependencies that may be necessary for the required packages.

• It is possible to install Linux after connecting and configuring your shared storage, but it may be simpler to have Linux installed and running before introducing new peripheral devices.

• The LifeKeeper for Linux Installation Image File provides a set of installation scripts designed to perform user-interactive system setup tasks and installation tasks for installing LifeKeeper on your system.