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NetVault 12.3 - Installation Guide

Introduction Deploying NetVault Backup Reviewing pre-installation requirements Installing NetVault Backup Reviewing post-installation requirements Upgrading NetVault Backup Licensing NetVault Backup Removing NetVault Backup Troubleshooting

Upgrading NetVault Backup in GUI mode

The graphical mode is available on all supported operating systems that provide a graphical environment. This mode requires GTK packages or X Window System libraries on Linux- and UNIX-based systems.

To upgrade NetVault Backup Server or Client in graphical mode:
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Log on to the system with administrator or root-level access, and navigate to the directory in which the installation file resides.
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Double-click the installation file.
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In the Language Selection dialog box, select the language to be used in the upgraded installation. Click OK.
 
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NOTE: By default, in the Language Selection dialog box, the language of an existing NetVault Backup installation is displayed and the same language is displayed for upgraded installation as well.The language must be the same as the original language when NetVault Backup was first installed. If the language during upgrade differs from the original language, the default administrator account will not migrate successfully and the NetVault Backup instance may get locked.
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In the Welcome dialog box, review the notes, and click Next to continue.
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In the License Agreement dialog box, select the I accept the agreement option if you accept all the terms.
 
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NOTE: Before proceeding with the installation, make sure that you have thoroughly reviewed the license agreement.
Click Next to continue.
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In the Upgrade Confirmation dialog box, click Yes.
Before upgrading the NetVault Backup Server, make sure that a backup of NetVault Database has been performed.
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In the Ready to Upgrade dialog box, click Yes to begin installation.
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The installer begins to install the software. As the installation proceeds, the progress bar is updated in the Installation dialog box.
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After the software is successfully installed on the machine, the Setup Completion dialog box is displayed. Click Finish to close the dialog box, and exit the installer.

Upgrading NetVault Backup in text mode

The text mode is available on all supported operating systems, except Windows.

 
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NOTE: You can exit the setup in text mode at any time before the installation starts by pressing Ctrl+C.
To upgrade NetVault Backup Server or Client in text mode:
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Log on to the system with root-level access. Start a terminal session, and navigate to the directory in which the installation file resides.
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To start the installer, type the following command:
./<installation file name> --mode text
Follow the instructions to complete the installation steps.
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The License Agreement screen is displayed. Press Enter to read through the agreement.
Press y to accept the license agreement and continue.
 
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NOTE: Before proceeding with the installation, make sure that you have thoroughly reviewed the license agreement.
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In the Upgrade Confirmation screen, press y to continue.
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In the Ready to Upgrade screen, press Enter to begin installation.
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The installer begins to install the software. As the installation proceeds, the progress information is displayed in the terminal window.
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After the software is successfully installed on the machine, a setup completion message is displayed.

Upgrading NetVault Backup in unattended mode

To upgrade NetVault Backup Server or Client in unattended or silent mode:
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Log on to the system with administrator or root-level access.
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Start a command prompt window or terminal session, and navigate to the directory in which the installation file resides.
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Type the following command:
Linux- and UNIX-based systems:
./<Name of the installation file> -mode unattended
Windows-based systems:
<Name of the installation file> -mode unattended
 
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NOTE: When performing unattended installations, you can check the installer return code to verify whether the installation completed successfully. If the return code is zero (0), it implies that the installation is successful. A non-zero value indicates that the installation has failed. In such cases, you can examine the installation logs for details about the problem.

Migrating NetVault Backup Server from Hybrid to Pure environment

Currently you can install NetVault Backup Server in Hybrid and Pure environment on supported Windows and Linux operating systems. This feature helps you migrate from Windows or Linux NetVault Backup Server Hybrid (32-bit) to a Pure environment (64-bit). This migration lets you use all of the available system resources of a 64-bit OS, which increases the capability to use NetVault Backup.

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NetVault Backup supports migration on the servers where NetVault Backup hybrid is installed on Windows or Linux 64-bit Operating System (OS). For more information, see Migrating NetVault Backup Server in GUI mode or Migrating NetVault Backup Server in unattended mode.
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If NetVault Backup Server Hybrid is installed on 32-bit OS, you must migrate this hybrid environment to a 64-bit OS. For more information, see https://support.quest.com/netvault-backup/kb/261119/migrating-netvault-server.
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