Getting Started with the Sybase Agent

Step 1: Review Requirements and Supported Features

Refer to the following information to learn more about the requirements for the Sybase Agent:

• System Requirements

• License Requirements

Step 2: Install the Sybase Agent

To set up your environment for IntelliSnap, you must install the Sybase Agent.

Windows

You might need to reboot the system if there is a pending rename operation from a previously installed application.

• 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.

• Preinstallation Checklist for the Sybase Agent on Windows

  Review agent specific guidelines to prepare for the installation, such as gathering the information that you must provide during the installation.

• Installation Methods

  Select the installation method that is most appropriate for your environment.

UNIX

• 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.

• Preinstallation Checklist for the Sybase Agent on UNIX

  Review agent specific guidelines to prepare for the installation, such as gathering the information that you must provide during the installation.

• Installation Methods

  Select the installation method that is most appropriate for your environment.

• After you complete the installation, review and make any necessary changes to the client UNIX groups and permissions.

  • Review the required permissions. For more information, see Database Group and Folder Permissions.

  • Change permissions as needed. For more information, see Changing UNIX Groups and Permissions on UNIX Clients.

Step 3: Configure Your Environment

1. Open the CommCell Console.

2. Configure a storage device. For more information, see one of the following:

   • Disk Libraries

   • Tape Libraries

3. If you have not done so already, configure a storage policy.

4. Add a Sybase server.

5. Create a Sybase subclient.

Step 4: Run Your First Backup and Restore

• Back up data

• Restore data

Step 5: What to Do Next

• Plan for rapid recovery of critical data and restoration of business functions in the event of a disaster. Review Full System Recovery: Sybase Agent.

• Configure Data Retention and Data Aging for this agent. For more information, see Data Aging.