Step 1: Review Requirements and Supported Features
Refer to the following information to learn more about the requirements for the NDMP Agent, and the supported features:
Step 2: Install the NDMP Agent
Review each of the following topics to get started with the installation:
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You must install the MediaAgent software on a computer connected to the file server that you want to protect. The software for the NDMP Agent is installed automatically as part of the MediaAgent installation.
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You must add a NAS client before you can backup NDMP file system data.
Step 3: Conditional: Configure the Firewall
When the file server and MediaAgent are separated by a firewall, define the ports for transferring data between the two machines.
For instructions about configuring the firewall, see Configuring a Firewall Between a File Server and MediaAgent.
Step 4: Prepare for Your First Backup and Restore
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Create a storage policy and assign the storage policy to a subclient.
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Decide whether you want the following additional functionality:
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You want to be notified of events that require attention. For more information, see Alerts and Notifications - Overview.
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You want to report and analyze critical data about your CommCell operations.
For more information about reports, see Reports Overview.
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You want to manage security.
For more information, see User Account and Password Management - Getting Started.
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Step 5: Run Your First Backup and Restore
Step 6: Where to Go from Here
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To properly plan for rapid recovery of critical data and restoration of business functions in the event of a disaster, review Full System Recovery: NAS NDMP Agent.
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Configure Data Retention and Data Aging for your data. For more information, see Data Aging.