Before you run the installation wizard, you must collect the information that is required during the custom package creation.
Use the following checklist before creating the custom package. Record the information so you can refer to it during the package creation.
Note: You can make certain options available to users during the package installation. The options that can be made available have the Display to User note. To install the package with minimal user interaction, provide all the necessary information during the package creation.
Determine the type of Windows processor
On the computers where you plan to install the custom package, determine whether the computers use a 32-bit or 64-bit processor. You can configure the custom package to support 32-bit and 64-bit binaries.
Select the Commvault instance
Determine which instance should the custom package use during installation. You can configure the package to use an existing instance or to create a new one.
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If you select an existing instance, the instance must exist on the computers where you plan to install the package.
Note: During the package installation, if the selected instance is not detected, the package creates the instance and then installs the software on the new instance.
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If you create a new instance, the package installs the software on a new instance, irrespective of the existence of other instances on the computers.
Display to User: Users can select the instance during the custom package installation.
Determine the custom package directory
By default, the custom package is created in C:\CustomInstallPackageName.
You can change the location where the folder resides. If the folder you plan to use does not exist, it is automatically created during the package creation.
Decide which agents to include in the custom package
Determine the data that you want to protect in your organization. For example, if you want to protect Microsoft SQL databases, you need to include the SQL Server Agent in the custom package.
Display to User: Users can select the agents to install during the custom package installation. The agents displayed to the users will be based on the agents you selected. If you want the package to install the agents automatically, do not display the agents to users.
Decide which custom package options to set
The installation wizard provides a set of advanced options to configure the custom package. The following table provides information about each option.
Note: Notify users about the type of configurations that you plan to use for the package. For example, if you configure the package for decoupled installation, the client must be registered with the CommServe after the installation.
Option |
Description |
When to use the option |
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Include MS SQL Server |
Adds the Microsoft SQL Server software to the custom package. |
You included server packages to the custom package, such as the Web Server and Workflow Engine. Server packages use the SQL Server to create database instances, which coordinate the server operations within the CommCell environment. |
Include .NET Framework 4.0 Installer |
If any of the agents that you selected requires .NET Framework 4.0, the installation wizard automatically adds the .NET software to the custom package. |
The computers where you plan to install the custom package do not have .NET Framework 4.0 installed. |
Create self-extracting executable |
Creates the custom package as a self-extracting executable file, which automatically starts the installation when the file is run. |
You can use this option in the following scenarios:
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Save user answers in the custom package |
Creates an answer file, which stores the selections that you make during the custom package creation. If you choose not to save your selections, the package uses the default installation settings for all CommCell and agent specific options. Also, you can configure the package to display the options to users during the installation. |
You can use this option in the following scenarios:
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If you choose to save user answers in the custom package, the following options become available:
Option |
Description |
When to use the option |
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Create answer file (without packages) |
Creates the custom package with only the answer file, which stores the selections that you make during the custom package creation. No other files are included in the package, such as binaries, updates and executables. |
You can use this option in the following scenarios:
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Create a de-coupled installation package |
Configures the custom package to skip the client registration with the CommServe computer. During the installation, the client will not establish any connections with the CommServe computer. Remember: The client must be registered after the installation. |
You can use this option in the following scenarios:
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Launch Edge Monitor at the end of install |
Opens the Edge Monitor application automatically at the end of the custom package installation. This application allows you to register the client, on which you installed the package, with the CommServe computer. |
You want to register the client immediately after the package installation. If you plan to register the client at a later time, do not use this option. |
Perform Registration using Authcode |
Allows users to register the Edge Monitor using auth code. |
You want the users to enter only auth code for registering the Edge monitor. |
Perform Registration using Username and Password |
Allows users to register the Edge Monitor using user name and password. |
You want the users to enter only user name and password for registering the Edge Monitor. |
Repair if existing instance found |
Repairs existing installations of the Commvault software. Requirements:
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You can use this option to solve the following issues on client computers:
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Gather installation data for CommCell options
This information is applicable only if you plan to save your answers (or selections) during the custom package creation.
During package creation, the installation wizard requests information related to the CommCell environment, which includes the following items:
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CommServe name
Note: If you configure the custom package to install the software in decoupled mode, the package will not communicate with the CommServe computer during the installation.
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Client groups
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Configure for laptop backup (applicable if only the File System Core is selected)
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Destination folder for the software installation
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Firewall services
Important: To configure firewall settings during the custom package creation, the computer where you create the package must have a Commvault instance installed with direct communication or proper firewall settings to communicate with the CommServe computer.
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Subclient and storage policy
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Windows Firewall for Computer Profiles
For more information on the above items, see the Gather Installation Data section in Preinstallation Checklist for the Windows File System Agent.
Display to User: Users can select CommCell options during the custom package installation.
Gather installation data for agent specific options
This information is applicable only if you plan to save your answers (or selections) during the custom package creation.
During package creation, the installation wizard requests additional information for some of the agents that you chose to include in the custom package.
To gather the data, go to the preinstallation checklist page for your agents. Then, on the preinstallation checklist page, read the Gather Installation Data section. If you only see information related to the package name and client computer details, then no additional information is required for the agent.
Display to User: Users can select agent specific options during the custom package installation.