Getting Started - NetApp File Archiver Agent Deployment

Where to Install

Install the software on a computer with connectivity to the NetApp File Server. The client computer must satisfy the minimum requirements specified in the System Requirements.

Installation

Before You Begin

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

Method 1: interactive Install

Use this procedure to install the software directly on client computer.

Method 2: Install Software from CommCell Console

Use this procedure to remotely install the software 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.

Prerequisites

Ensure the following:

User has administrative privileges on the NetApp File Server.
User has administrative privileges on the computer where NetApp File Archiver agent will be installed.

Method 1: Interactive Install

Run Setup.exe from the Software Installation Disc on a client computer.

Select the required language.

Click Next.

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.

Select I accept the terms in the license agreement.

Click Next.

Expand Client Modules | Archive Management and select File Archiver for Windows Agent

Click Next.

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.

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:

\|`~!@#$%^&*()+=<>/?,[]{}:;'"

Click Next.

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.

10.

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.

11.

Select a Client Group from the list.

Click Next.

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

12.

Click Next.

If you do not have Storage Policy created, this message will be displayed.

Click OK.

You can create the Storage Policy later in step 16

13.

Click Next.

14.

Click Next.

15.

Click Finish.

If you already have a storage policy selected in step 12, 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.

16.

Create a Storage Policy:

From the CommCell Browser, navigate to Policies.
Right-click the Storage Policies and then click New Storage Policy.
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.

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 of the client computer. Click Next.
8.	Select File Archiver for Windows Agent. Click Next.
9.	Select Client Group from Available and click Add. Select Storage Policy from Storage Policy to use drop-down list. Click Next.
10.	Select Reboot. 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: Event of the job displaying that the software installation has started and completed. Details of where the job was run. Date of the job. Client computer name on which the software was installed. Logs of the job.