On a very small Backup Domain, all three components (Backup Server, Media Server, and client) can be on the same machine.
Since Data Protector Express is scalable, you can easily upgrade your license whenever you need to expand the Data Protector Express Backup Domain.
To define the Backup Domain, identify:
•The computer that will be the Backup Server.
•The Media Servers that will belong to the Backup Server.
•The clients that will belong to the Backup Domain.
Data Protector Express Service
The Data Protector Express service lets you run scheduled jobs automatically, whether or not an operator is present. The Data Protector Express service is called a service on Windows and a daemon on Linux systems.
When installed, the Data Protector Express service automatically loads at system startup. It runs in the background without a user interface. At any time, you can start the Data Protector Express user interface. Later, when you close the Data Protector Express user interface, the Data Protector Express service continues to run in the background.
If the system loses power, the Data Protector Express service automatically restarts following system restart. Therefore, your backup jobs still run as scheduled.
You must install Data Protector Express on each computer that will be included in an automatic backup schedule.
For information on configuring and using the Data Protector Express service, refer to the Data Protector Express User Guide.pdf.
Installing Data Protector Express
1.Install all of your backup devices according to the manufacturer’s directions
2.Install Data Protector Express on the Backup Server machine.
3.Install Data Protector Express on the remaining Media Servers and clients in the Backup Domain. Supply the hostname or IP address of the Backup Server when installing the clients.
Upgrading Data Protector Express
1.Upgrade Data Protector Express on the Backup Server.
2.Each client in the Backup Domain will upgrade itself automatically.
NOTE:
There is a Backup Domain configuration setting to disable automatic updates that is on by default. If you turn this option off you will need to manually update each client. Clients running older versions of Data Protector Express will not operate with a Backup Server running a newer version.
8 Installation Overview