Installing an Agent on a Windows Machine (4033478)

How to install AppAssure 5 Agents on a Windows machine.

Complete the following steps to install an agent on a Windows machine.

1. Log into the AppAssure License Portal or the AppAssure - Download Software page and download the x64 or x86 Agent Installer needed. You can also download an Agent web installer for the Core Console.
2. Copy the installer the the machine needed, right click on the installer and select Run as administrator. The installer will start automatically.
   • Note: The installer checks that the .NET Framework 4.0 is installed on your system. If it is missing, the installer will prompt you to download and install the framework.
3. On the Welcome page, click Next.
4. In the License Agreement page, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next. The AppAssure 5 Agent Installer will verify the existence of the prerequisite files.
5. Select one of the following options based on the verification results:
   • If the prerequisite files exist, a message will display to indicate that all prerequisites are installed on the machine. Click Next.
   • If the prerequisites do not exist, the AppAssure 5 Agent Installer will identify which files are needed and will display the results accordingly; for example, Microsoft System CLR Types for SQL Server 2008 R2 (x64). Click Install Prerequisites.
6. When the installation of the prerequisite files finishes, click Next.
7. Verify the path and destination folder for the installation.
   • If you need to designate a different path, click Change, select a new path, and click OK.
8. Select one of the following options:
   • Select Allow Agent to automatically send diagnosis and user information to AppAssure Software to send AppAssure diagnosis and user information to Support.
   • Clear the option if you prefer not to have this type of information sent.
9. If necessary, modify the port number in the Port Number text box. The port number is used as a communication channel between agents and the AppAssure 5 Core. The default setting is 8006.
   • Note: If you change the port number, be sure to make note of it in the event that you need to adjust configuration settings for the agent at a later time.
10. Click Next.
11. Select one of the options that follow, and then click Finish:
    • Note: You will need to restart your system before using the AppAssure 5 Agent instance.