Install the Index Gateway software by using the CommCell Console or the installation package that was created from the Download Manager application. The Index Gateway is a lightweight web server that supports Commvault features such as NFS ObjectStore and file indexing for virtual machines.
Before You Begin
Review Commvault requirements and gather the information that you must provide during the installation. For more information, see Preinstallation Checklist for the Index Gateway and Index Gateway: System Requirements.l
Choose the Installation Method
Use one of the following methods to install the Index Gateway package:
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Remote installations, where you use the CommCell Console to install the software remotely on one or more computers.
For instructions, see Installing Commvault Remotely Using the CommCell Console.
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Local installations, where you use the installation package to install the software locally on a computer.
For instructions, see Installing Commvault Locally on Windows Computers Using the Installation Package.
What to Do Next
Review the postinstallation tasks that you might have to perform to complete the installation:
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Add Commvault to the Windows Firewall Exclusion List
If you did not add the Commvault programs and services to the Windows Firewall exclusion list during the installation, you can add them later by using a batch file. For more information, see Configuring Windows Firewall to Allow CommCell Communication.
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Complete Network Configurations
If you configured firewall or network settings during the installation, you must complete additional network configurations from the CommCell Console. For more information, see Configuring Network Routes.