# Install Windows or Linux File System Package

Install the Windows or Linux File System package on the server or access node that will perform file server backup and restore operations.

## Prerequisites

### Permissions and Access

- You must have administrative privileges to access the Command Center and install agents on the server or access node.

### Network Requirements

- The file server must have network connectivity to the CommServe.

### Package Requirements by Platform

On Windows file servers:

- Install the File System package to perform file-level system state backups.

- To perform block-level system state backups, also install the MediaAgent package.

- For Active Directory restores, install both the Active Directory and the File System packages.

On Linux file servers:

- Install the File System package to enable 1-Touch backups.

## Procedure

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Protect > Files.

2. In the Actions column for the target server, click the action button , and then select Add software.

3. In the Select Package(s) for field, select File System.

4. (Optional) To install additional packages for your use case:

   - Select MediaAgent for block-level system state backups

   - Select Active Directory for Active Directory restore capability

5. Click OK.

6. Click Install.

   The installation process begins. Monitor progress from the Command Center.

## Verify Installation

After installation completes, confirm the agent is ready:

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Protect > Files.

2. On the Files tab, locate the server where you installed the agent.

3. Verify the server status displays as Online or Ready.

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