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How to Install a Primary Server with Member Servers and Shared Devices in a SAN

Complete the following tasks to install a primary server with member servers and shared devices in a SAN:

1. Install the Arcserve Backup Primary Server on the system that will function as the Primary server.

   Note: Setup installs the Central Management Option when you install the Arcserve Backup Primary Server.

   You can specify Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express or Microsoft SQL Server for the Arcserve Backup database.

2. Install the Tape Library Option and the Storage Area Network (SAN) Option on the primary server.

   Note: Ensure that you issue one Storage Area Network (SAN) Option license and one Tape Library Option license for each server in your SAN.

3. Install the options that you require to support the devices connected to the primary server. For example, the NDMP NAS Option.
4. Install the Arcserve Backup Member Server on all servers that will function as members of the new Arcserve Backup domain.
5. Install the options that you require to support the devices connected to the member servers. For example, the NDMP NAS Option.
6. Verify the installation.