Getting Started - Windows File System Deployment

where to install

Install the software on a client computer that you want to protect and satisfies the minimum requirements specified in the System Requirements.

Follow the steps given below to install the Windows File System iDataAgent.

Installation

Before You Begin
  The software can be installed using one of the following methods:

Method 1: Interactive Install

Use this procedure to directly install the software from the installation package or a network drive.

Method 2: Install Software from CommCell Console

Use this procedure to install remotely on a client computer.

Download Software Packages

Download the latest software package to perform the install.

System Requirements

Verify that the computer in which you wish to install the software satisfies the System Requirements.

Method 1: Interactive Install

1. Run Setup.exe from the Software Installation Package.
2. Select the required language.

Click Next.
3. Select the option to install software on this computer.
  The options that appear on this screen depend on the computer in which the software is being installed.
4. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement.

Click Next.
5. Expand Client Modules | Backup & Recovery | File System and select Windows File System iDataAgent

Click Next.
6. Click YES to install Microsoft .NET Framework package.
 
  • This prompt is displayed only when Microsoft .NET Framework is not installed.
  • Once the Microsoft .NET Framework is installed, the software automatically installs the Microsoft Visual J# 2.0 and Visual C++ redistributable packages.
7. 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.
8. Enter the fully qualified domain name of the CommServe Host Name.

Click Next.

  Do not use space and the following characters when specifying a new name for the CommServe Host Name:

\|`~!@#$%^&*()+=<>/?,[]{}:;'"
9. Click Next.
10. Select Add programs to the Windows Firewall Exclusion List, to add CommCell programs and services to the Windows Firewall Exclusion List.

Click Next.

  This option enables CommCell operations across Windows firewall by adding CommCell programs and services to Windows firewall exclusion list.

It is recommended to select this option even if Windows firewall is disabled. This will allow the CommCell programs and services to function if the Windows firewall is enabled at a later time.
11. Verify the default location for software installation.

Click Browse to change the default location.

Click Next.
 
  • Do not install the software to a mapped network drive.
  • Do not use the following characters when specifying the destination path:

     / : * ? " < > | #

    It is recommended that you use alphanumeric characters only.
12. Select a Client Group from the list.

Click Next.
This screen will be displayed if Client Groups are configured in the CommCell Console.

13. Click Next.
14. Click Next.
15. Select a Storage Policy from the drop-down list. Click Next.
  Select the Configure for Laptop or Desktop Backup option to install Backup Monitor utility. This utility allows you to view the backup job summary from the client computer without opening the CommCell Console. See Monitor - Laptop User for more information.
  If you do not have Storage Policy created, this message will be displayed.

Click Next.
  You can create the Storage Policy later in step 19.

16. Click Next.
17. Click Next.
18. Click Finish.
If you already have a storage policy selected in step 15, Click button available at the bottom of the page to continue.

If you do not have Storage Policy created, continue with the following step.

  
19. To create a storage policy, you must have configured a library in the CommCell.  
 

DISK LIBRARY CREATION:

  1. From the CommCell Console, click the Backup Target button on EZ Operations Wizard.
  2. Click Disc Library (For backup to disc) and click Next.
  3. Click Use Local Disk.

    Type the name of the folder in which the disc library must be located in the Enter backup destination folder box or click the Browse button to select the folder.

    Click Next.

    If you click the Use Network Share option you will be prompted for the credentials (user name and password) to access the share.

  4. Click Next.
  5. Click Finish.

This will create a library and Storage Policy. Click the button available at the bottom of the page to continue.
 

Storage Policy Creation:

  1. From the CommCell Browser, navigate to Policies.
  2. Right-click the Storage Policies and then click New Storage Policy.
  3. Follow the prompts displayed in the Storage Policy Wizard. The required options are mentioned below:
    • Select the Storage Policy type as Data Protection and Archiving and click Next.
    • Enter the name in the Storage Policy Name box and click Next.
    • From the Library list, click the name of a disk library to which the primary copy should be associated and then click Next.

      Ensure that you select a library attached to a MediaAgent operating in the current release.

    • From the MediaAgent list, click the name of a MediaAgent that will be used to create the primary copy and then click Next.
    • For the device streams and the retention criteria information, click Next to accept default values.
    • Select Yes to enable deduplication for the primary copy.
    • From the MediaAgent list, click the name of the MediaAgent that will be used to store the Deduplication store.

      Type the name of the folder in which the deduplication database must be located in the Deduplication Store Location or click the Browse button to select the folder and then click Next.

    • Review the details and click Finish to create the Storage Policy.

This will create a storage policy.  Click the button available at the bottom of the page to continue.

Method 2: Install Software from CommCell Console

1. From the CommCell Browser, select Tools | Add/Remove Software | Install Software.
2. Click Next.
3. Select Windows.

Click Next.
4. Select Manually Select Computers.

Click Next.
5. Enter the fully qualified domain name of the client computer.

For example: apple.domain.company.com

Click Next.
6. Click Next.
7. Specify UserName and Password that must be used to access the client computer.

Click Next.
8. Select Windows File System iDataAgent.

Click Next.
9.
  • Select Client Group from Available and click Add.
  • Select a Storage Policy from the drop-down list. Click Next.

  Select the Configure for Laptop or Desktop Backup option to install Backup Monitor utility. This utility allows you to view the backup job summary from the client computer without opening the CommCell Console. See Monitor - Laptop User for more information.

10. Click Next.
11. Select Immediate.

Click Next.
12. Click Finish.
13. You can track the progress of the job from the Job Controller or Event Viewer window.
14. Once the job is complete, right-click the CommServe computer, click View and then click Admin Job History.
15. Select Install/Upgrade/Remove Software.

Click OK.
16. You can view the following details about the job by right-clicking the job:
  • Items that succeeded during the job
  • Items that failed during the job
  • Details of the job
  • Events of the job
  • Log files of the job