Skip to main content
Solved

what packages require to install media agent with deduplication in linux OS

  • February 27, 2026
  • 3 replies
  • 27 views

Forum|alt.badge.img+3

i need to know what packages require to install media agent with deduplication in linux OS and what steps need to do after the installation 

 

Best answer by Jennifer Kelley

Hi, ​@AMIR thanks for the question.

The video below should help you get started.

 

There are many other how-to videos on installing and upgrading Commvault in our Readiverse Academy portal and a selection in our How To playlist on YouTube

I also recommend running your query through Arlie, our AI assistant, for more detailed step-by-step guidance and documentation.

 

Here are links to documentation that may help.

And of course reply here with any other questions as you proceed.

3 replies

Jennifer Kelley
Vaulter
Forum|alt.badge.img+20

Hi, ​@AMIR thanks for the question.

The video below should help you get started.

 

There are many other how-to videos on installing and upgrading Commvault in our Readiverse Academy portal and a selection in our How To playlist on YouTube

I also recommend running your query through Arlie, our AI assistant, for more detailed step-by-step guidance and documentation.

 

Here are links to documentation that may help.

And of course reply here with any other questions as you proceed.


yousef
Novice
  • Novice
  • March 5, 2026

You need to ensure that the target disk on which you plan to install the service and designate as a deduplication disk is formatted with LVM. When creating the logical volume for deduplication, you should allocate at least 10% less than the total size of the partition rather than using the entire disk. This precaution prevents potential issues when adding the storage pool later.

 


Scott Moseman
Vaulter
Forum|alt.badge.img+23

You need to ensure that the target disk on which you plan to install the service and designate as a deduplication disk is formatted with LVM. When creating the logical volume for deduplication, you should allocate at least 10% less than the total size of the partition rather than using the entire disk. This precaution prevents potential issues when adding the storage pool later.


This is a great reminder since it’s often overlooked.

The space is necessary to take snapshots for DDB backups.

Thanks,
Scott