The Virtual Server iDataAgent is used to protect Hyper-V virtual machine data. Follow the steps given below to install the Virtual Server iDataAgent.
To backup virtual machines in Hyper-V Cluster environment, install the Virtual Server iDataAgent only on the physical nodes of the cluster. |
Installation |
Before You Begin |
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Download the latest software package to perform the install. Verify that the computer in which you wish to install the software satisfies the System Requirements. |
5. | Expand Client Modules | Backup & Recovery
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Click Next. |
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Click YES to install Microsoft .NET Framework package.
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If this computer and the CommServe is separated by a firewall, select the Configure
firewall services option and then click Next.
For firewall options and configuration instructions, see Firewall Configuration and continue with the installation. If firewall configuration is not required, click Next. |
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Enter the fully qualified domain name of the CommServe
Host Name. Click Next.
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9. | Click Next. | |||
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Select Add programs to the Windows Firewall Exclusion
List, to add CommCell programs and services to the Windows Firewall
Exclusion List. Click Next.
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11. | Click Next. | |||
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Verify the default location for software installation. Click Browse to change the default location. Click Next.
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Select a Client Group from the list. Click Next.
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14. | Click Next. | |||
15. | Click Next. | |||
16. | Select a Storage Policy. Click Next. |
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If you do not have Storage Policy created, this message will be
displayed. Click OK.
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17. | Click Next. | |||
18. | Click Next. | |||
19. | Click Finish. | |||
If you already have a storage policy selected in
step 16, click the
Next
button available on the bottom of the page to proceed to the
Configuration section. If you do not have Storage Policy created, continue with the following step. |
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20. | Create a Storage Policy:
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1. | From the CommCell Browser, select Tools | Add/Remove Software | Install Software. | |
2. | Click Next. | |
3. | Select Windows. Click Next. |
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4. | Select Manually Select Computers. Click Next. |
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5. | Enter the fully qualified domain name of the Hyper-V
Server in
which you wish to install. For example: apple.domain.company.com The Virtual Server iDataAgent software will be installed on this computer. Click Next. |
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6. | Click Next. | |
7. | Specify UserName and Password. Click Next. |
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Select Virtual Server Agent. Click Next. |
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9. | Click Next. | |
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Select Immediate. Click Next. |
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11. | Click Finish. | |
12. | You can track the progress of the job from the Job Controller or Event Viewer window. | |
13. | Once the job is complete, right-click the CommServe computer, click View and then click Admin Job History. | |
14. | Select Install/Upgrade/Remove Software. Click OK. |
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You can view the following details about the job by right-clicking
the job:
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