Hp Data Protector Express Service; Installing Data Protector Express; Upgrading Data Protector Express - HP BB118BV - StorageWorks Data Protector Express Package Installation Manual

Installation Overview

HP Data Protector Express Service

The HP Data Protector Express service lets you run scheduled jobs automatically, whether or not an
operator is present. The HP Data Protector Express service is called a service on Windows and Linux
systems, and an agent on NetWare systems.
When installed, the HP Data Protector Express service automatically loads at system startup. It runs in the
background without a user interface. At any time, you can start the Data Protector Express user interface.
Later, when you close the Data Protector Express user interface, the HP Data Protector Express service
continues to run in the background.
If the system loses power, the HP Data Protector Express service automatically restarts following system
restart. Therefore, your backup jobs still run as scheduled.
You must install either the Data Protector Express Administrator or the HP Data Protector Express
service on each computer that will be included in an automatic backup schedule.
For information on configuring and using the HP Data Protector Express service, refer to the User's
Guide and Technical Reference.

Installing Data Protector Express

First, install all of your backup devices according to the manufacturer's directions.
Second, install Data Protector Express on the machine (backup server) that will contain the catalog,
specifying a new Data Protector Express management domain. Data Protector Express uses this
information to configure other machines that belong in this Data Protector Express management domain.
Data Protector Express has an installer with a graphical user interface (GUI) and a character user interface
(CUI). Linux and Windows support both the GUI Installer and the CUI Installer; NetWare supports the
CUI Installer only. For information on using the GUI Installer, see Installing Data Protector Express with
the GUI Installer. For information on using the CUI Installer, see Installing Data Protector Express with
the CUI Installer.
Third, install Data Protector Express on the media servers and clients in the Data Protector Express
management domain. Supply the hostname or IP address of the server that contains the catalog.
NOTE: When you update Data Protector Express by installing a service pack, you should install it on
every machine included in the Data Protector Express management domain.
If you have any installation problems, refer to Appendix A – Troubleshooting Guide. You can also refer
to General Installation Notes and the installation notes for your platform in Chapter 4 - Installation
Notes.

Upgrading Data Protector Express

You can upgrade Data Protector Express from the previous release or service pack.
You should upgrade to the same version of Data Protector Express on every machine in the Data
Protector Express management domain in order to avoid incompatibilities between older and newer
versions of the software.
Upgrading to a new release or service pack of Data Protector Express will remove the older version of
Data Protector Express and convert the catalog and data to the current format. It is recommended that you
make a full backup of your catalog before you upgrade Data Protector Express.
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