Installing and maintaining client systems

If you have several UNIX and Windows client systems, an efficient mechanism for the installation of Data Protector becomes important. Local installation on every client is not feasible in large environments.

Installation Servers and the Cell Manager

The main system in a Data Protector cell is the Cell Manager. To conveniently distribute (push) Data Protector components to client systems from a central location, a system holding the Data Protector software repository is needed. This system is called the Data Protector Installation Server. The Cell Manager is by default also an Installation Server.

Each time you perform a remote installation, you access the Installation Server. The advantage of using Installation Servers is that the time required for remote installation, update, upgrade, and removal of Data Protector software is greatly reduced, especially in enterprise environments.

There are certain hardware and software requirements that need to be met by Installation Servers and Cell Managers before you start installing the software. A dedicated port, generally port 5555, needs to be available throughout the cell. For details, see the HP Data Protector installation and licensing guide.

The Cell Manager and Installation Servers are installed directly from the CD. After you have installed the Cell Manager and Installation Servers you can then install the components on various client systems using the Data Protector Installation GUI.

When you install Data Protector for the first time, it runs with an instant-on license, valid for 60 days, that lets you use Data Protector before you acquire a permanent license. During this time, purchase any required licenses.

Also during this time, you should set up and configure your Data Protector environment and request your permanent license. To request a permanent password string, you need to know which client systems belong in which Data Protector cell, the number of devices connected to the client systems, and whether you need to use any of the Data Protector integrations.

Creating cells in the UNIX environment

Creating cells in the UNIX environment is easy. Based on the considerations given in this manual, decide which client systems you want to add to the cell and define the Cell Manager system. During installation, root access is required to every client system. An important prerequisite is to have a clean node name resolving setup, such

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