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CommServe 11.40 Install on Rocky Linux (Tutorial-Readiverse)

  • January 26, 2026
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Hi all, has CommVault released install videos for CommServe on Linux with volume group and partitioning of Rocky Linux (11.40) by any chance?

 

thanks

 

Jules

 

 

Best answer by Pradeep

Hi ​@Jules_cb ,

At the moment, I was unable to locate any videos related to disk partitioning. In the meantime, you may refer to the steps below, which are part of the CommServe installation documentation.

Once the videos are available, I will share them on this thread.


 

Disk Partitioning and Volume Group Guidelines for CommServe on Linux (Rocky Linux)

Recommended Partitioning

  • Dedicated 100 GB disk/volume (preferably SSD) for:

    • Linux operating system (/)
    • Commvault application binaries (/opt)
    • Commvault databases
    • Temp database
    • Software cache and log files

  • Supported file systems:

    • EXT4 and XFS (XFS is recommended)

Volume Groups

  • If the server was previously used for another installation (e.g., HyperScale X), existing volume groups (VGs) or partitions may cause installation failures.
  • Before installation:
    • Remove any existing volume groups using vgremove.
    • Wipe filesystems on the target disks using mkfs.
Example Commands
# List existing volume groups
vgdisplay

# Remove unwanted volume groups
vgremove -f <vgname>

# List partitions
fdisk -l

# Create new filesystem (replace /dev/sda with your device)
mkfs -t xfs /dev/sda
  • The installer requires at least 10 GB of free space on the OS drive for temporary files.
  • For large and extra-large environments, use a separate 100 GB SSD disk for OS, application binaries, TempDb, software cache, and log files.
  • Do not use 4Kn (4096/4096) disks for SQL Server on Linux.

https://documentation.commvault.com/11.40/commcell-console/commserve_server_system_requirements_linux.html

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  • PradeepVaulter
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  • January 27, 2026

Hi ​@Jules_cb ,

At the moment, I was unable to locate any videos related to disk partitioning. In the meantime, you may refer to the steps below, which are part of the CommServe installation documentation.

Once the videos are available, I will share them on this thread.


 

Disk Partitioning and Volume Group Guidelines for CommServe on Linux (Rocky Linux)

Recommended Partitioning

  • Dedicated 100 GB disk/volume (preferably SSD) for:

    • Linux operating system (/)
    • Commvault application binaries (/opt)
    • Commvault databases
    • Temp database
    • Software cache and log files

  • Supported file systems:

    • EXT4 and XFS (XFS is recommended)

Volume Groups

  • If the server was previously used for another installation (e.g., HyperScale X), existing volume groups (VGs) or partitions may cause installation failures.
  • Before installation:
    • Remove any existing volume groups using vgremove.
    • Wipe filesystems on the target disks using mkfs.
Example Commands
# List existing volume groups
vgdisplay

# Remove unwanted volume groups
vgremove -f <vgname>

# List partitions
fdisk -l

# Create new filesystem (replace /dev/sda with your device)
mkfs -t xfs /dev/sda
  • The installer requires at least 10 GB of free space on the OS drive for temporary files.
  • For large and extra-large environments, use a separate 100 GB SSD disk for OS, application binaries, TempDb, software cache, and log files.
  • Do not use 4Kn (4096/4096) disks for SQL Server on Linux.

https://documentation.commvault.com/11.40/commcell-console/commserve_server_system_requirements_linux.html

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    • Jules_cbNovice
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    • January 27, 2026

    Thanks Pradeep, appreciated, so for a small commserve a single volume 120GB, would suffice and allow the software to install to defaults, if its a larger environment, then add additional volume for the SQL DDB. So two volumes 100GB for OS and Binaries and then point the SQL DB at the second configured 100GB volume, i don’t need 100GB / and 100GB for /opt allocated and separate mount path VG configured and so on.

     

    Jules   

      Philipp Weinhappel
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      Hello, 

      when i run a linux commserve installation, i do create on big vg and then i create seperate volumes for each needed space for example: 

      - bin 

      - log 

      - database 

      etc.

        Sougato Roy
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        • Sougato RoyVaulter
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        • February 3, 2026

        Hi all, has CommVault released install videos for CommServe on Linux with volume group and partitioning of Rocky Linux (11.40) by any chance?

         

        thanks

         

        Jules

         

         

        Hi Jules,

        I'm looking into this on our end to find out if we have any resources that can assist you. If we don't, we'll make sure to pass your feedback along to the team.

        Thank you,

        Roy
         

        Roy
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          • PradeepVaulter
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          • February 11, 2026

          Thanks Pradeep, appreciated, so for a small commserve a single volume 120GB, would suffice and allow the software to install to defaults, if its a larger environment, then add additional volume for the SQL DDB. So two volumes 100GB for OS and Binaries and then point the SQL DB at the second configured 100GB volume, i don’t need 100GB / and 100GB for /opt allocated and separate mount path VG configured and so on.

           

          Jules   

          Hi ​@Jules_cb ,

          That should work for small environment and we can plan and additional space based on the usage.

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