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Install Arcserve Backup Patch Manager

Install Arcserve Backup Patch Manager as follows:

1. Browse to the location where the Arcserve Backup Patch Manager application was downloaded and double-click the setup executable to launch the installation process.

   By default, Arcserve Backup Patch Manager will be installed in the following location:

   X:\Program Files\CA\Shared Components\APM\Patch Manager

2. Follow the Wizard prompts to complete the installation process of Arcserve Backup Patch Manager.
3. As part of the installation, you will be asked to Select the Installation Type. The available options are Local Install, Remote Install, and Create a Response File.

   Local Install

   Allows you to install Arcserve Backup Patch Manager on your local computer.

   Remote Install

   Allows you to install Arcserve Backup Patch Manager on remote computer(s).

   Create a Response File

   Allows you to create a response file which can be used to simplify the installation process by storing various configuration and setup parameters for the product being installed. After the response file is created you can perform a silent install for similar installations on more than one computer.

   By default, the response file (setup.icf) will be located at X:\Documents and Settings\User Login ID\My Documents\Setup.icf. However you can use the Browse button to specify a different location for the response file.

4. When the installation is complete, the product service will be registered with the Windows Service Control Manager (SCM) as "Arcserve Backup Patch Manager".

Note: The first time Arcserve Backup Patch Manager is installed it automatically imports the information about only published patches that were previously installed.