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Install Requirements |
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ContinuousDataReplicator is installed on
at least two machines; the server from which you will replicate data
(source computer) and the computer to which you will replicate the
data (destination computer.) You may choose to perform additional
installations, based on the
Replication Scenario used in your particular environment. Verify that the computers in which you are installing the software satisfy the minimum requirements specified in System Requirements - ContinuousDataReplicator and in System Requirements - QSnap with Other Agents. The following procedure describes the steps involved in installing ContinuousDataReplicator and QSnap. If you choose to install multiple components simultaneously, refer to the appropriate procedures for installation requirements and steps specific to the component. Note that when you install multiple components, the sequence of the install steps may vary; if you have already installed CommCell components, some of the screens shown in this procedure will not appear. Review the following Install Requirements before installing the software: General
Firewall
Agent Specific
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Install Checklist |
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Collect the following information before installing the software. Use the space provided to record the information, and retain this information in your Disaster Recovery binder. | |
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Install folder location:________________________________________________________________
See Select Components for Installation for more information. |
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If the CommServe Server and the client computer communicate across a firewall:
Firewall ports: ______________________________________________________________________ Hostnames and/or IP Addresses and corresponding GxCVD port numbers of computers on the other side of the firewall:______________ Keep Alive Interval minutes:____________________________________________________________ Hostname for outgoing tunnel connections:_________________________________________________ Tunnel Initialization Interval seconds:_____________________________________________________ See Firewall Configuration for more information. |
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CommServe Host Name or the CommServe IP address:______________________________________
See Configuration of Other Installation Options for more information. |
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Client computer's Host name (NetBIOS name) or IP address____________________________________
See Configuration of Other Installation Options for more information. |
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Snap Driver Default Volume:_________________________________________________________________
See Configure QSnap for more information. |
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Replication Log folder
location:____________________________________________________________ See Replication Logs Location for more information. Refer to Log Space Requirements and System Requirements - ContinuousDataReplicator for space requirements and considerations when deciding on a suitable location for Replication Logs. |
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Job result folder location:________________________________________________________________
If necessary, Name and Password for the specified folder:_______________________________________ See Configuration of Other Installation Options for more information. |
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Time and frequency for Install of Automatic Updates:_________________________________________
See Schedule Automatic Update for more information. |
Before You Begin |
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Install Procedure |
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Getting Started |
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Place the software
installation disc for the Windows platform into the disc drive. After a few seconds, the installation program is launched. If the installation program does not launch automatically:
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2. | In this screen, you choose the language you want to use during installation. Click the down arrow, select the desired language from the pull-down list, and click Next to continue. | |
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Select the option to install software. NOTES
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Select the option to install software on this computer. NOTES
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Read the Welcome screen.
Click Next to continue, if no other applications are running. |
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Read the virus scanning software warning.
Click OK to continue, if virus scanning software is disabled. |
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Read the license agreement, then select I accept the terms
in the license agreement. Click Next to continue. |
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Select Components for Installation |
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Select the component(s) to install. NOTES
Click Next to continue. To install ContinuousDataReplicator, expand the Client Modules folder and the Replication Agents folder and select the following:
When you select ContinuousDataReplicator for install, QSnap and Driver for ContinuousDataReplicator are automatically selected for install. To install VSS Provider for CDR, select the following:
For more information on VSS Provider for CDR, see VSS for ContinuousDataReplicator. |
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Specify the location where you want to install the software. NOTES
Click Browse to change directories. Click Next to continue. |
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Firewall Configuration |
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Select from the following:
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Click the Specify list of machine across the firewall option and then
specify the list of hosts separated from this computer by a firewall. Make sure
you correctly describe whether the firewall allows two-way communication (but on
a limited range of ports), or one-way communication (with either only remote
host being able to make connections to this computer, or vice versa).
For all one-way firewalls allowing incoming connections and those one-way firewalls allowing outgoing connections without additional port filtering, skip this step. Click Next to continue. NOTES
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Click the Specify list of restricted open ports option and then
specify the port range. Add the starting and ending port range and then click
Add to place it in the Open Port List. Repeat as needed.
If firewall separating this computer from others allows incoming connections, but these connections can be made only on a limited set of ports, then configure the appropriate port range here. For all other scenarios, skip this step. Note that if you do not specify hostname(s) as well as port number(s), then the firewall services will not be configured. NOTES
Click Next to continue. |
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If desired, modify the Keep Alive interval.
Click Next to continue. |
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Optionally, select Advanced Firewall Configuration and specify a local
host name interface to use for outgoing tunnel connections through
the firewall. Otherwise, the interface and port is automatically selected for
you by the OS. Click Next to continue. |
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If desired, modify the Tunnel Initialization interval.
Click Next to continue. |
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Configuration of Other Installation Options |
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Enter the fully qualified domain name of the CommServe computer. (TCP/IP network
name. e.g., computer.company.com)
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Click Next to continue. |
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Enter the username and password information for an external
domain user account or a CommCell user account. This authorizes the installation
of an agent on the CommCell.
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Click Next to continue. |
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Enter the following:
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Click Next to continue. |
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Specify the following and click Next to continue:
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Client Group Selection |
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Select a Client Group from the list. Click Next to continue. NOTES
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Configure QSnap |
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From the drop-down list, select an NTFS partition that will be used as the default
volume for bitmap file storage.
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Click Next to continue. |
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Replication Logs Location |
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Specify a path for the Replication Logs directory.
Click Browse to change directories. Click Next to continue. NOTES
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Select Download Pack(s) and Install to download and install the latest service packs and post packs from the software provider. NOTES
Click Next to continue. |
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Verify Summary of Install Options |
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Verify the summary of selected options.
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Click Next to continue or Back to change any of the options. The install program now starts copying the software to the computer. This step may take several minutes to complete. |
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The System Reboot message may be displayed. If so, select one of the following:
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Schedule Automatic Update |
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If necessary, select this option to schedule an automatic installation of software
updates.
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Click Next to continue. |
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Setup reminds you that the computer must be restarted, after the installation completes,
before you can use this Agent. Click OK to continue. |
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Setup Complete |
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Click Next to continue.
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Select from the following:
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This procedure is now complete.
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Post-Install Considerations |
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General
The software provides many more features that you will find useful. See the Index for a complete list of supported features. Agent Specific
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