Installing Restore only Agents

Installing Restore only Agents Support  

Windows

To install agents software for restore only, select a Install Agents for Restore only check box in a Selected Platforms dialog during the Installation, as shown in the sample screen image.

Installing Restore only Agents allows you to install the agent software without consuming any license.

Installing the restore only agent software using Install Restore only Agent option will display the client in the CommCell console enabling you to select a client during the restore process. This is displayed in the sample image.

Unix

To install agents software for restore only, enter Yes during the Installation, as shown in the sample screen.

Installing Restore only Agents allows you to install the agent software without consuming any license.

Do you want to use the agents for restore only without consuming licenses? [no] yes
Installing the restore only agent software will display the client in the CommCell console enabling you to select a client during the restore process. This is displayed in the sample image.  

Database Agents

Restoring Oracle, SAP for Oracle, SAP for MaxDB as Restore Only

To install Oracle, SAP for Oracle and SAP for MAXDB iDataAgents software for restore only, perform the following steps:

  1. Install the Agents software. For step-by-step procedure of agents, see Installation.
  2. Create an Instance.
  3. Release the license using following steps:
    • From the CommCell Browser, navigate to Client Computers | <Client>
    • Right-click the Oracle or SAP for Oracle or SAP for MAX DB and point to All Tasks and then click Release License.
    • Click Yes to release the license.

Restoring Microsoft SQL Server as Restore Only

To install Microsoft SQL Server iDataAgent for restore only, perform the following during Installation:
  1. Select a Install Agents for Restore only check box in a Selected Platforms dialog box.
  2. Select Auto discovery instances check box in a SQL Auto Discover Option dialog box.