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Installation Methods

You can install Arcserve Backup using the following methods:

• Installation Wizard--The installation wizard is an interactive application that lets you install Arcserve Backup on local and remote systems.

  The installation wizard lets you specify the following installation options:

  Installation or Upgrade Type

  Lets you install Arcserve Backup on local systems, remote systems, cluster environments, and create a response file that you can use to perform an unattended installation.

  When you perform remote installations, the installation wizard lets you install Arcserve Backup on one or more remote systems simultaneously. With remote installations, the target remote systems can consist of different Arcserve Backup server types, different Arcserve Backup agents and options, or both.

  Note: If you are upgrading from a previous release to an Arcserve Primary Server, you must select the Local Installation/Upgrade option. Arcserve Backup does not support upgrading from a previous release to an Arcserve Primary Server on a remote system.

  Arcserve Server Type

  Lets you specify the type of Arcserve server that you want to install. For more information, see Types of Arcserve Backup Server Installations.

  Arcserve Backup Products

  Lets you specify the Arcserve Backup agents, options, and other components that you want to install on the target system.

  Arcserve Database

  Lets you specify and configure the application that you will use for the Arcserve Backup database. You can install Microsoft SQL Server 2014 SP1 Express Edition or Microsoft SQL Server.

  Microsoft SQL Server 2014 SP1 Express is a free database application that is packaged with Arcserve Backup. Microsoft SQL Server 2014 SP1 Express Edition must be installed on the Arcserve Backup server. For more information, see Microsoft SQL Server 2014 SP1 Express Edition Considerations.

  Microsoft SQL Server is a highly scalable database application that can be installed on the Arcserve Backup server or on any other system in your environment. For more information see, Microsoft SQL Server Database Considerations.

• Silent Installation--The silent installation process eliminates the need for user interaction and is facilitated by the use of a response file.

  Important! Arcserve Backup does not support upgrading from a previous release to an Arcserve Primary Server using a response file.

  For information about silent installation, see Create a Silent Installation Response File.