Getting Started - Microsoft SQL Server Deployment

Where to Install

Before You Begin
Install the software on a computer on which SQL Server resides.

Download Software Packages

Download the latest software package to perform the install.

SnapProtect Support - Platforms

Make sure that the computer in which you wish to install the software satisfies the minimum requirements.

Install the Microsoft SQL Server iDataAgent

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

1. Log on to the client computer as Administrator or as a member of the Administrator group on that computer.  
2. Run Setup.exe from the Software Installation Package.
  If you are installing on Windows Server Core editions, navigate to Software Installation Package through command line, and then run Setup.exe.
 
3. Select the required language.

Click Next.
4. 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.
5. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement.

Click Next.
6.
  • Expand Client Modules | Backup & Recovery | Database and select SQL Server iDataAgent.
  • Expand Common Technology Engine | MediaAgent Modules, and select MediaAgent.
  • Expand Client Modules | ContinuousDataReplicator, and select VSS Provider.
  • Click Next.

 

 
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. Click Next.
  It is recommended to select the Download latest update pack(s) option to automatically install the available updates during installation.
12. 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 install the software on a system drive or mount point that will be used as content for SnapProtect backup operations.
  • Do not use the following characters when specifying the destination path:

     / : * ? " < > | #

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

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

14. Click Next.
15. Select Yes to stop Removable Storage Services on the MediaAgent.

Click Next.

This prompt will not appear if Removable Storage Services are already disabled on the computer.
16. Click Next.
17. Select a Storage Policy.

Click Next.
18. Click Next.
  When Auto Discover Instances is enabled, new instances are automatically discovered every 24 hours.
19. Click Next.
20. Click Next.
21. Click Finish.