Considerations for Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, and Windows 8.x

Table of Contents

Supported Components

CommServe

Windows File System iDataAgent

OnePass Agent for Windows

Additional Considerations

Installation

Virtual Server iDataAgent (Hyper-V)

Supported Components

Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, and Windows 8.x are supported in this release for the following CommCell components:

Non-supported Components

Workfolder is not supported for Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, and Windows 8.x in this release.

CommServe

Using Third-Party Tools that Behave like the Windows Start Menu

Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 computers lack the Start menu feature from previous Windows versions. However, there are third-party tools (like Start8), which behave like the Start menu. For the CommServe to run smoothly on a Windows Server 2012 computer, it is recommended to disable these programs as they cause problems with the TCP/IP network.

Using SQL Server 2012

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (SP1) is supported. If using this SQL version, it is required that you install the Cumulative Update Package 3 and review the recommendations listed in Considerations for SQL Server 2012.

Windows File System iDataAgent

Change Journal and Data Classification scan methods are not supported on Resilient File System (ReFS) volumes on Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, and Windows 8.x computers. It is recommended to perform the Classic Scan to backup data.

Restore from deduplicated volumes

Windows Server 2012 has a deduplication feature that can be enabled. Data from deduplicated volumes will be backed up in its original state (uncompressed). Therefore, during a restore, ensure that you have enough storage space on the volume to restore the full data size. In addition, make sure that a minimum service pack level of SP9b is installed on the client prior to backing up deduplicated volumes on Windows Server 2012.

OnePass Agent for Windows

The OnePass Agent for Windows on Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, and Windows 8.x computers does not support archiving data from Resilient File System (ReFS) volumes.

Additional Considerations

The following sections list other important considerations when using Windows Server 2012, 2012R2, and Windows 8.x.

Installation

Install .NET Framework 3.5 prior to installing Calypso. You can do so either by placing the Windows Server 12 DVD in the disk drive or mounting the ISO, or by using one of the following procedures:

1. Installing .Net Framework using Server Manager
2. Installing .Net Framework using PowerShell
3. Installing .Net Framework from Command Line

Installing .Net Framework using Server Manager

1. Open Server Manager, click the Manage tab, and then click Add Roles and Features.
2. Click single server or remote install, then click Next.
3. On the Before you Begin window, click Next.
4. On the Select installation type window, click Next. Make sure that Role-based or feature-based installation option is selected.
5. Select the local computer and then click Next.
6. Click Next.
7. On the Select features window, expand .Net Framework 3.5 Features and then select .Net Framework 3.5 (includes .Net 2.0 and 3.0).
8. Click Install to complete the installation of .Net Framework 3.5.

Installing .Net Framework using PowerShell

Open Windows PowerShell and run the following command to install the .Net Framework:

Add-windowsfeature NET-Framework-Core

Installing .Net Framework from Command Line

Run the following command to install .Net Framework from command line:

DISM.exe /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:NetFx3 /All /LimitAccess /Source:x:\sources\sxs

Where x is the DVD drive (or mounted ISO), and the LimitAccess flag ensures Windows does not download files from the Internet.

Installing Windows File System iDataAgent from the CommCell Console

Remote installs from the CommCell Console on Windows 8 client fail when the client computer is not a part of a domain. To resolve this issue, enable User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account on the client's Local Security Policy dialog box.

Virtual Server iDataAgent (Hyper-V)

The Microsoft Hyper-V iDataAgent will backup all the data on a Windows Server 2012 computer, except for VHDX files.