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How to install the Rapid Recovery agent on Ubuntu -
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This article provides instructions for installing a Rapid Recovery Agent on Ubuntu.
You must download the distribution specific 32-bit or 64-bit repository installer on every Linux server that you want protected with Rapid Recovery. You can download the installers from the Rapid Recovery License Portal at https://rapidrecovery.licenseportal.com. -
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Follow these steps to install the Rapid Recovery Agent for Ubuntu.1. Open a terminal session with root access.
2. Determine your present working directory by entering PWD and pressing Enter. For example, assume your directory is /home/rapidrecovery/.3. Download the appropriate Rapid Recovery Agent .deb installation file from the License Portal athttps://licenseportal.com to your present working directory.
4. To establish a persistent connection between your Linux machine and the remote Dell repository in which Rapid Recovery software and components are stored, type the following command:dpkg -i
Example:dpkg -i/home/rapidrecovery/rapidrecovery-repo-6.0.1.999.deb
Any missing packages or files required by the Agent will be downloaded from the remote repository and installed automatically as part of the script.
5. Install the Rapid Recovery Agent by invoking the apt package manager, updating the repositorymanager. Type the following command, and then press Enter:apt-get update
6. Tell the package manager to install the Rapid Recovery Agent software. Type the following command and then press Enter:apt-get install rapidrecovery-agent
7. The package manager prepares to install all dependent files. If prompted to confirm installation of unsigned files,Enter y and then press Enter.