For your computer's operating system, review each of the following topics to get started with the installation.
On Windows
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Prepare the Installation on Windows Computers
Review general guidelines to prepare for the installation, which include configurations that your computer might need before the installation.
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Preinstallation Checklist for the MySQL Agent on Windows
Review agent specific guidelines to prepare for the installation, such as gathering the information that you must provide during the installation.
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Select the installation method that is most appropriate for your environment.
On UNIX
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Prepare the Installation on UNIX, Linux, and Macintosh Computers
Review general guidelines to prepare for the installation, which include configurations that your computer might need before the installation.
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Preinstallation Checklist for the MySQL Agent on UNIX
Review agent specific guidelines to prepare for the installation, such as gathering the information that you must provide during the installation.
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Select the installation method that is most appropriate for your environment.
What to Do Next
After you install the MySQL Agent, create the required user accounts on the MySQL Server. Ensure to grant the required permissions to these user accounts to enable them to run backup and restore operations.
For instructions on granting required permissions to the user accounts, see Configuring User Accounts for Backups.