CommVault Client Installation

(Procedure)

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Table of Contents
1. Purpose.....................................................................3
2. Prerequisites.............................................................3
3. Installing CommVault File SystemFile IData Agent. . . .4
3.1.

System Requirements............................................................................................... 4
3.1.1.

Operating System...................................................................................4

3.1.2.

Cluster Support...................................................................................... 5

3.1.3.

Hard Drive.............................................................................................. 5

3.1.4.

Memory.................................................................................................. 5

3.1.5.

Processor................................................................................................ 5

3.1.6.

Peripherals.............................................................................................. 5

3.1.7.

Miscellaneous......................................................................................... 5

3.2.

Installing the CommVault Client................................................................................. 6

3.3.

Configuring the Storage Policy and Scheduling the Client for Backup........................17
3.3.1.

Configuring Storage Policy....................................................................18

3.3.2.

Triggering Backup................................................................................. 20

3.3.3.

Backup Monitoring................................................................................ 21

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1. Purpose
This document explains the process of installing a CommVault Client.

2. Prerequisites
Before installing a CommVault Client, check that the following exist:

Media Agent Server: It manages the transmission of data between the

clients and the backup media.

CommServe or CommCell or Master Server: It communicates with all

the clients and media agents. It also coordinates all media
management operations such as backup, restore, copy. It is the central
administration GUI for all backups.

File System iDataAgent: It performs the backup and restoration of the

clients data.

3. Installing CommVault File SystemFile IData

Agent
3.1. System Requirements
Before installation, verify that the computer satisfies the following system
requirements:
3.1.1. Operating System

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Operating System
Windows 8

Detail
Microsoft Windows Client 8

Reference
See Considerations for
Microsoft Windows Server
2012 and Windows 8 for more
information.
Ctrl + Click here to see the
reference.

Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server

2012 Editions

See Considerations for

Microsoft Windows Server
2012 and Windows 8 for more
information.
Ctrl + Click here to see the
reference.

Windows 7

Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit

and x64) Editions

None

Windows Server 2008

Microsoft Windows Server

2008 Editions

None

Windows Vista

Microsoft Windows Vista (32bit and x64) Editions

None

Windows Server 2003

Microsoft Windows Server

2003 (32-bit and x64 Editions)
with a minimum of Service
Pack 1

Special configuration
considerations apply. See
Installing 32-bit Components
on a Microsoft Windows x64
Platform
for more information.
Ctrl + Click to see the
reference.

Windows XP

Microsoft Windows XP Home

Editions

None

Microsoft Windows XP
Professional (32-bit and x64)
Editions

3.1.2. Cluster Support

The software can be installed on a cluster if clustering is supported by the
above-mentioned operating systems. For information on supported cluster
types, refer the following link:
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http://documentation.commvault.com/hds/release_9_0_0/books_online_1/eng
lish_us/features/clustering/support_cluster.htm.
3.1.3. Hard Drive

Minimum 1.3 GB of hard disk space is required for the software. The
recommended size is 1.5 GB.

An additional hard disk space of 1 GB is required for the growth of the

log file.

Another 725 MB of temporary space is required for installations or

upgrades. The temporary folder will reside in this space.

Minimum total hard disk space required is 3.25 GB. The recommended
size is 4GB approximately.

3.1.4. Memory
Beyond the requirements of the operating system and running applications,
minimum 32 MB RAM is required.
3.1.5. Processor
All Windows-compatible processors are supported.
3.1.6. Peripherals
DVD-ROM drive and Network Interface Card are required.
3.1.7. Miscellaneous
The computer should be connected to the network and TCP/IP services
should be configured on the computer.
3.2. Installing the CommVault Client
To install the CommVault Client follow the given steps:
1. Run Setup.exe from Software Installation.

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2. Select the required language and click Next.

3. In the following window, select the option to install software on this

computer. Please note that the options that appear on this screen
depend on the computer in which the software is being installed.

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4. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next.

5. In the Select Platforms window, move down to Client Modules,

Backup & Recovery and check the Windows File System
iDataAgent.
6. Click Next.

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7. If you do not have a firewall, keep Configure firewall services

unchecked and click Next.

8. Enter the CommServe server name or IP address and Click Next.

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9. Enter client name on the following screen.

The client name is the name of the server on which you are installing
the CommVault Client.
If your server has multiple IP addresses, you can select those here.
10.

Click Next.

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If Windows Firewall is enabled on the computer, the option given
in the following screen is selected by default and must be enabled to
proceed with the installation.
If you wish to configure other firewalls, select Add programs to the
Windows Firewall Exclusion List.
After the installation, make sure to configure Windows Firewall to allow
CommCell communication.

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12.
Change the drive path to C:\program files or verify the default
location for software installation.
13.

Click Browse to change the default location.

14.

Click Next.

Points to Remember

Do not install the software to a mapped network drive.

Do not use the given characters when specifying the destination path: / : * ? " < > | #

It is recommended that you only use alphanumeric characters.

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15.
If you know the Client group, select it, else ignore and click
Next.

16.
Deselect Schedule Install of Automatic Updates and click
Next.

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Select Always use Global Filters and click Next.

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Select the Storage Policy from the pull-down list according to
the client, or ignore and click Next.
Please note the storage policy varies as per the client.

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19.
The install program now starts copying the software to the
computer. This step may take several minutes to complete.

20.

Click Next.

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21.
The install program now starts copying the software to the
computer. This step may also take several minutes to complete.

22.

Click Finish if the install completes successfully.

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The
new client will appear in your Commcell Console.

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3.3. Configuring the Storage Policy and Scheduling the Client for Backup
CONFIGURE

THE STORAGE POLICY

A storage policy is automatically created when a device is configured. The

storage policy acts as a channel through which data is transferred to the
storage device.
As the name indicates, the storage policy allows you to establish a
comprehensive set of storage parameterssuch as data retention, streams,
de-duplication, etc., for the data channelled through the storage policy.
3.3.1. Configuring Storage Policy

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1. From the CommCell Console, navigate to Client Computers ->Select

the Client ->Expand File system -> Select Default BackupSet.
2. Right-click the default subclient and click Properties.

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3. Click the Storage Device tab.

4. Click the Data Storage Policy tab.

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5. From the Storage Policy list, click the name of a storage policy, and
click OK.

3.3.2. Triggering Backup

1. From the Commcell Console, select Client Computers.
2. Select the Client -> Expand the File System Agent.

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3. Right click the Default subclient and then select Backup.

4. Select the backup types according to the requirement and click OK to

launch the backup.

3.3.3. Backup Monitoring

1. From the Commcell Console, select the Job Manager.
2. All the currently running jobs like backup, restore, firmware updates
will show on Job Manager.

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3. Select the required client and check for the required details.

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