Getting Started - VMware Deployment

The Virtual Server iDataAgent is used to protect VMware virtual machine data. Follow the steps given below to install the Virtual Server iDataAgent.

Installation

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

Method 1: Interactive Install

Use this procedure to install directly on proxy computer that can communicate with ESX Server.

Method 2: Install Software from CommCell Console

Use this procedure to install remotely on a proxy computer that can communicate with the ESX Server.

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 Disc on a proxy computer that can communicate with the ESX Server.
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 Virtual Server Agent.

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.

Click Next.
  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 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.

  
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 proxy computer that can communicate with the ESX Server.

For example: apple.domain.company.com

The Virtual Server iDataAgent will be installed on this proxy computer.

Click Next.
6. Click Next.
7. Specify UserName and Password of the proxy computer.

Click Next.
8. Select Virtual Server Agent.

Click Next.
9. Click Next.
10. Select Immediate.

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

Click OK.
15. 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