NetVault Bare Metal Recovery 11.1 - User Guide for Plug-ins

Before installing the Plug-in Live Client, install the Plug-in Server. Before installing the Plug-in Server, verify that the following requirements have been met:

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The Server version of the NetVault Backup software must be installed on at least one machine.

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The NetVault Bare Metal Recovery Client machine — the target of the backup or restore — must have a supported Windows® OS installed.


	IMPORTANT: For the Plug-in Server to function correctly, all its associated components must be the proper version; that is, version “X” of the Plug-in Server only works with its appropriate version of Plug-in Live Client. For details on supported versions, see the Dell NetVault Backup Compatibility Guide.

From the machine acting as the NetVault Backup Server, access the NetVault Configuration Wizard or Manage Clients page.


	NOTE: If the selected clients are all the same type, you can use the configuration wizard to install the plug-in on multiple clients at the same time. When you select multiple clients, verify that the plug-in binary file is compatible with the OS and platforms of the target clients. From the Manage Clients page, you can only select one client for plug-in installation.

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To access the NetVault Configuration Wizard page:

In the Navigation pane, click Guided Configuration.

On the NetVault Configuration Wizard page, click Install Plugins.

On the next page, select the applicable clients.

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To access the Manage Clients page:

In the Navigation pane, click Manage Clients.

On the Manage Clients page, select the machine that contains the NetVault Backup Server, and click Manage.

On the View Client page, click the Install Plugin button (

Click Choose Plug-in File, navigate to the location of the “.npk” installation file for the plug-in, for example, on the installation CD or the directory to which the file was downloaded from the website.

Based on the operating system (OS) in use, the path for this software may vary on the installation CD.

Select the file entitled “drc-x-x-x-x.npk,” where xxxx represents the version number and platform, and click Open.


	IMPORTANT: If you are using the Dell NetVault Backup Installation CD to install a plug-in to a UNIX® system, you might have to mount the CD-ROM drive before you can access the disk. For instructions on how to accomplish this step, see the relevant operating system’s documentation. This issue also applies to accessing files for other procedures required for installation of NetVault Bare Metal Recovery.

To begin installation, click Install Plugin.

After the plug-in is successfully installed, a message is displayed.

Adding Plug-in Live Clients for use with Plug-in Live Client for Windows

After the Plug-in Server is installed on the NetVault Backup Server, the next step is to add the client machines that are to be backed up using the Plug-in Live Client. This step is accomplished by using the Manage Clients page of the NetVault Backup WebUI on the NetVault Backup Server. For complete details on the use of this window to add clients to the NetVault Backup Server, see the Dell NetVault Backup Administrator’s Guide.

With the desired clients added, the Plug-in Live Client can be installed remotely from the NetVault Backup Server.

Installing or upgrading Plug-in Live Client foruse with Plug-in Live Client for Windows

Install Plug-in Live Client on each NetVault Backup Heterogeneous Client from which Plug-in Live Client functionality is desired; that is, if attempting to conduct a Plug-in Live Client backup of a remote NetVault Backup Heterogeneous Client, this plug-in must be installed on that client.

Before installing the Plug-in Live Client, verify that the following requirements have been met:

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At least the Client version of NetVault Backup software must be installed.

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The client machine — the target of the backup or restore — must be running a supported Windows® platform. For details on the Windows platforms supported by the Plug-in Live Client, see the Dell NetVault Backup Compatibility Guide.

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Approximately 10–20 percent of the hard disk drive’s space must remain free and available for use.

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The Plug-in Server must be installed on the NetVault Backup Server.

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The system to serve as the NetVault Bare Metal Recovery Client must have been added to the NetVault Backup Server by using the Manage Clients page, as explained in Adding Plug-in Live Clients for use with Plug-in Live Client for Windows.

From the machine acting as the NetVault Backup Server, access the NetVault Configuration Wizard or Manage Clients page.


	NOTE: If the selected clients are all the same type, you can use the configuration wizard to install the plug-in on multiple clients at the same time. When you select multiple clients, verify that the plug-in binary file is compatible with the OS and platforms of the target clients. From the Manage Clients page, you can only select one client for plug-in installation.