System Requirements | Supported Features |
The following requirements are for the Virtual Server iDataAgent:
Virtual Server Application SoftwareVMware ESX ServerVMware ESX/ ESXi 4.x, 5.0, 5.1 vSphere 4.x, 5.0, or 5.1 Before configuring Virtual Server iDataAgent for ESXi servers, consider the following:
VMware vCenter Server ApplianceVMware vCenter Server Appliance 5.0.0 Virtual Machine HardwareVersion 4.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 Virtual Machine Operating SystemsAll Guest Operating Systems supported by VADP and VCB Proxy Computer Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 Editions Microsoft Windows Server 2008 32-bit and x64 Editions Microsoft Windows Server 2003 32-bit and x64 Editions with a minimum of Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit and x64 Editions Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit and x64 Editions Microsoft Windows XP Professional 32-bit and x64 Editions VM Lifecycle ManagementThe following conditions must be considered when utilizing VM Lifecycle Management:
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Hard Drive |
100 GB recommended.
If performing backups with the granular recovery option enabled, the location of the Job Results folder should contain additional space to accommodate at least 2 percent of the total amount of data being backed up. |
Memory |
1 GB RAM minimum required; 4 GB RAM recommended. |
Processor |
All Windows-compatible processors supported |
Peripherals |
DVD-ROM drive |
Network Interface Card |
Miscellaneous |
Allocation Unit Size of the NTFS VolumesThe cluster size or the allocation unit size of an NTFS volume in a virtual machine must be multiple of 1024 bytes. You can set the cluster size before formatting a volume. The default cluster size is 4096 bytes. |
.NET Framework.NET Framework 2.0 is automatically installed. Note that .NET Framework 2.0 can co-exist with other versions of this software. |
Microsoft Visual C++Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package is automatically installed. Note that Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package can co-exist with other versions of this software. |
NetworkTCP/IP Services configured on the computer. |
Notes on Virtual Server iDataAgent Installations for VMwareFor VMware, the Virtual Server iDataAgent is installed on a proxy computer that can communicate with the host computer. Ensure that the VDDK 5.1 is not installed on any host. Support for VCB EnvironmentThe following utilities must be installed prior to performing any backup operations in the VCB Environment using the Virtual Server iDataAgent (these packages can be obtained from the VMware web site):
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Minor revisions and/or service packs that are released by application and operating system vendors are supported by our software but may not be individually listed in our System Requirements. We will provide information on any known caveat for the revisions and/or service packs. In some cases, these revisions and/or service packs affect the working of our software. Changes to the behavior of our software resulting from an application or operating system revision/service pack may be beyond our control. The older releases of our software may not support the platforms supported in the current release. However, we will make every effort to correct the behavior in the current or future releases when necessary. Please contact your Software Provider for any problem with a specific application or operating system.
Additional considerations regarding minimum requirements and End of Life policies from application and operating system vendors are also applicable