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18 years ago

RALUS installation and setup

Hey guys,
 
I have a Unix Server running solaris. Just upgraded to version 11d. However this is being setup on a completely new server. Now I know our Unix server has an 8.x or 9.x agent on it.
 
I have just purchased the 11d agent. But have no idea where to download the RALUS.tar file I'm meant to need. I am a complete Unix novice. So I need to know where to download and then baby steps on how to install and setup the agent.
I don't seem to be able to find documentation on this anywhere.
 
Regards,
Aaron

3 Replies

  • Hi Aaron -
     
    You can download the tar file from www.backupexec.com.
    Once there, locate "Free Downloads" and click on "Download Trialware" right below the Backup Exec for Windows Servers header.
     
    - At this point you may need to enter some information but it will be quick.
    - Click "Download Now" in the upper right corner of the screen
    - Click "I agree"
    - Select "Download Now" for the Backup Exec 11d for Windows Servers Linux/UNIX/Macintosh & NT4 Agents
    - A pop-up window will appear (Allow this a little time to populate)
    - Click "click here" in the lower half of the pop-up window
    - Save the file
     
    The tar file is roughly 225 MB in size
     
    Once downloaded here is some tech notes to adhere to when installing the Agent for Unix.
     
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    Note: If the system is running the Backup Exec 8.x and 9.x Agent for UNIX, a message appears stating the Backup Exec 8.x and 9.x Agent for UNIX will be disabled, but not uninstalled. Press <ENTER> to disable the Backup Exec 8.x and 9.x Agent for UNIX and continue with the <install> process. Failure to disable the Backup Exec 8.x and 9.x Agent for UNIX, the Remote Agent installer will terminate and exit and the Remote Agent will not be installed.
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    Backup Exec 11d Best Practices Guide: Remote <Agent> for LINUX or <Unix> Servers (RALUS)
     
    Step by step installation of the Backup Exec Remote <Agent> for Linux and <UNIX> Servers (RALUS) on the Solaris platform.
     
    These two documents should get you going. I hope they help!
     
    - Jared
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
  • Hi Jared,

    You wrote "You can download the tar file from www.backupexec.com."
    Are you serious abot that?
    I was searching the Linux Remote Agent on http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/support but could find nothing at all! I was really frustrated!
    Why does Symantec hide this in such a funny location? Doesn't it belong to the product?

    best regards
    Frank

  • Frank -
     
    Previously you could get the download from backupexec.com or fileconnect. I find it easier to get it from the backupexec site which was the reason I sent you that link. I recently received updated information regarding these downloads. You can now receive the same file from this location:
     
     
    We have created the esdownload site to make it easier to retrieve these files.
     
    - Jared