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DR Series DR2000v - Deployment Guide

Deploying a DR2000v trial version in VMware environments

The following instructions describe the steps for deploying the DR2000v trial in a VMware environment by using the vSphere or Web client.

1.
Acquire the DR2000v trial installation package and store it on your system or a network location. This package is in VMware ESXi ova format.
To download the trial version, visit the following link: https://www.quest.com/products/dr2000v-virtual-backup-appliance/software-downloads.aspx
2.
Using vSphere Client or Web Client, deploy the downloaded OVF template as described earlier in this document.

Deploying a DR2000v trial version in Microsoft Hyper-V environments

To deploy the trial DR2000v in a Microsoft Hyper-V environment, follow these steps:

1.
Download the DR2000v trial version and store it on your system or network location. To download the trial version, visit the following link: https://www.quest.com/products/dr2000v-virtual-backup-appliance/software-downloads.aspx
2.
When you have obtained the DR2000v trial installation package, extract the downloaded DR2000v trial installation package to the Hyper-V host.
3.
Implement the prerequisite software, commands, and digital certificates that are outlined in the topic, “Prerequisites for deploying the DR2000v in Microsoft Hyper-V environments,” previously in this guide.
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NOTE: Some of the prerequisite files are conveniently located in the extracted DR2000v installation package within the prerequisites folder. Additionally, Windows 2008R2 Hyper-V has a specific set of requirements you should ensure are met as described in the earlier topic in this guide, “Additional prerequisites for deploying the DR2000v in Microsoft Windows 2008 R2 Hyper-V environment.” Windows 2012 and 2012R2 has a specific set of requirements as described in the topic in this guide, “Additional prerequisites for deploying the DR2000v in Microsoft Windows 2012 and 2012R2 Hyper-V environment.”
4.
Refer to the topic “Deploying a DR2000v on a local Microsoft Hyper-V Host” earlier in this document, and follow the instructions for deployment. When prompted to select a storage size, select 2TB Data storage size, which is supported for the trial version.

Configuring a DR2000v trial version

The following instructions describe the steps for configuring the DR2000v trial for use.

1.
Launch and follow the steps of the DR2000v Initial System Configuration Wizard:
a.
Power up the DR2000v and open the virtual machine console. It may take 5-10 minutes to self-extract the installation packages and install the components.
b.
Log on to the DR2000v with the default credentials. (username: administrator and password:St0r@ge!)
c.
Proceed through the first-time Initial System Configuration Wizard, providing the proper network settings for use within your environment.
d.
When prompted to register, enter eval (No licensing or registration is necessary).
2.
In a Web browser, launch the DR2000v trial version GUI using the IP address, logging on with the default credentials (username: administrator and password:St0r@ge!).
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NOTE: If you are accessing the UI for the first time, the Configuration Wizard will walk you through the process of configuring the system for the first time. To access the Configuration Wizard (if it is not open in the GUI when you log on), in the Action menu in the upper right corner of the System Configuration page, click Configuration Wizard.)
a.
If the Virtual machine Update Manager is more recent than what the DR2000v is running, download it at: Virtual Machine Update Manager.
The deployment of the DR2000v Trial version is complete.
b.
If you want to update the DR2000v to the latest version, in the left navigation menu of the GUI, click Support > Software Upgrade. Then, click Select DR binary package, select the downloaded Virtual Machine Update Manager file downloaded earlier, and click Start Upgrade.

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