Step 1: Review Requirements
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This page assumes you have already installed CommServe software. If not, see Installations.
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Review possible deployment scenarios.
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Refer to the following information to learn more about the requirements and capabilities of the Virtual Server Agent for VMware:
Step 2: Install the Virtual Server Agent
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 Virtual Server Agent
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 Virtual Server Agent on Linux
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.
Step 3: Prepare for Your First Backup and Restore
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Open the CommCell Console.
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Configure a storage device. For more information, see one of the following:
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Optional: Configure a Storage Policy. See Storage Policy - Getting Started.
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Create a virtualization client for the VMware vCenter.
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Modify the default subclient or create a user-defined subclient.
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Optional: Decide whether to add the following functionality:
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To be notified of events that require attention, see Alerts and Notifications - Overview.
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To report and analyze critical data about your CommCell operations, see Reports Overview.
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To manage security, see User Account and Password Management - Getting Started.
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Step 4: Run Your First Backup and Restore
Step 5: Where to Go from Here
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For additional configuration options, see Configuration for VMware.
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To configure data retention and data aging for this agent, see Data Aging - Getting Started.