Getting Started - VMware Deployment

Where to Install

Before You Begin
Install the software directly on the proxy computer that can communicate with the ESX Server.

It is not recommended to install the software in a clustered environment.

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 Virtual Server iDataAgent (VMware)

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

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

Click Next.
3. Select the option to Install Calypso on this 64-bit computer.
  Your screen may look different from the example shown.
4. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement.

Click Next.
5.
  • Expand Client Modules | Backup & Recovery | File System, and select Virtual Server Agent.
  • Expand Common Technology Engine | MediaAgent Modules, and select MediaAgent.
  • 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. Click Next.
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.
19. Click Next.
20. Click Finish.