Regular Installation of the Backup Manager
System administrators can quickly install the Backup Manager on multiple machines. This feature was previously named automatic deployment. It automates the operations for device creation, installation and – optionally – setup.
Regular installation is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux operating systems
Silent installation vs. Regular installation
Two installation methods available are:
- Regular installation – lets you install multiple devices simultaneously
- Silent installation – lets you install one device at a time (just like the setup wizard)
Please see the table below for the differences between these options.
Regular Installation | Silent installation | |
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Supported versions | All Windows, macOS and Linux on which Backup Manager works (full list) | All Windows, macOS and Linux on which Backup Manager works (full list) |
Feature availability | Only resellers and end-customers | All types of partners |
Number of installations | Multiple devices simultaneously | One device at a time |
Details required for installation | Installation command (generated automatically) |
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Requirements
- A SuperUser account is required at the reseller or end-customer level.
- The Automatic Deployment option must be enabled at the customer level. See Enable Automatic Deployment for further details.
Instructions
Adding devices for installation:
- Log in to the Console under a SuperUser account belonging to a reseller or end-customer.
- Click Add, select Servers of Workstations.
- Select the partner to install the device for from the dropdown.
- Select the operating system for the device.
- Choose the Installation type of Installation > Backup Professional for the automatic-deployment installation.
- Select a backup profile (optional).
- Click next.
- Download the installation package from the download link and take a note of the installation package name.
- Copy the device details to clipboard.
- Run the Installation package on the device where the backup is required
Ways to run the installation package:
- Double-click on the installer executable
- Submit the name of the installer to a terminal emulator or a software distribution system. For example:
demobm#a55x00rf-d604-429e-lf87-n800004e755#5038#.exe
Windows Only
On Windows devices you can run the installation command as-is or, optionally, you can add additional parameters to it if required.
Parameters
Required parameters
Parameter | Description | Supported values |
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-unattended-mode | This flag activates the regular installation feature. It also prevents the Backup Manager from starting automatically after the installation. | N/A (enter the parameter as is) |
-partner-uid | This is a unique ID generated for the partner (required for authorization). You can regenerate the UID as often as necessary. This will not affect any of the previous installations. | Text (copied from the management console) |
-unattended-mode-partner-uid (legacy) | This is the parameter used instead of -partner-uid prior to the May 2017 release. It is still supported and can be used in the same way as -partner-uid . | Text (copied from the management console) |
Proxy settings (optional)
Parameter | Description | Supported values |
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-use-proxy | This setting prompts the Backup Manager to connect to the Internet through a proxy server. |
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-proxy-type | The type of the proxy server |
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-proxy-address | The host name or IP address of the proxy server | IP address or host name, for example 192.188.33.55 or some.server.com |
-proxy-port | The port number of the proxy server | Number (0 by default) |
-use-proxy-authorization | Prompts the Backup Manager that the proxy requires authorization by username. |
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-proxy-username | A username for access to the proxy server | Text, for example domain\username or username |
-proxy-password | A password for access to the proxy server | Text |
Misc. optional parameters
Parameter | Description | Supported values |
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-profile-name | The name of the backup profile you want to assign to the new device(s). This setting lets you configure devices for backup during installation. | Text |
-profile-id | The ID of the backup profile you want to assign to the new device(s). To use the parameter, you need Backup Manager installer version 17.4 or later. Profile IDs are generated automatically when the automatic deployment is enabled. You can use the profile ID and profile name interchangeably. | Number (copied from the management console) |
-product-name | The name of the product to assign to the new device(s). To use the parameter, you need Backup Manager installer version 17.4 or later. | Text (copied from the Console) |
-storage-id | The ID of the storage pool used for the device(s). | Number (automatically inserted during the executable creation) |