Step by step installation of the Backup Exec Remote Media Agent for Linux Servers

Problem

Step by step installation of the Backup Exec Remote Media Agent for Linux Servers.

Solution

Follow these steps to install the Remote Media Agent for Linux Servers on Red Hat Linux Platform:

Note: RMAL is an additionally purchased option and is enabled by installing the RMAL serial numbers on the Backup Exec media server.

RMAL installer is included on the Backup Exec DVD ISO, and can be found in the "Linux" or "Unix" folder present at the root of the Backup Exec installation media. (X:\Unix)

It is also advisable to check the RMAL compatibility with LINUX host before installation. To check the compatibility, refer to:Backup Exec Compatibility List

To install the Remote Media Agent for Linux Servers on Red Hat Linux host:

1. On a LINUX host, copy the RMAL installation files from Backup Exec DVD ISO Example: Backup Exec 22.2 RMAL installation file: X:\Unix\RALUS_RMALS-1193.1605.tar.gz

2. Connect to the target host using a terminal session or Log On locally with super user, root, or administrator privileges.

3. Extract the contents of the installation files that were downloaded in Step 1 using the following command:

# tar xvf RALUS_RMALS-1193.1605.tar.gz

Note:  Do not extract the RMAL installer files on a Windows system and copy the resulting files to the Linux host.  Doing so will cause difficulty in diagnosing installation errors.  It is important to copy the . gz file to the Linux host and extract the files.

4. After the files are extracted, run ./installrmal

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5. The installation screen appears:

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6. Type the LINUX server IP address or hostname and press Enter as shown in Figure above.

7. Press Enter to continue on the emerging screens.

8. The installation utility will now ask to create "beoper" group.

If the beoper group is not found, the installation utility will ask to create one. Press Enter to continue.

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9. The installation utility will now prompt to specify any specific Group ID. Press Enter to continue. Default option is set to (n)

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Note: Group ID: All Linux users have a user ID and a group ID and a unique numerical identification number called a userid (UID) and a groupid (GID) respectively. Groups can be assigned to logically tie users together for a common security, privilege and access purpose. It's recommended not to assign any Group ID.

10. The installation utility will now ask to add the user "root" to the "beoper" group. Press Enter to continue.

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User root has been successfully added to the beoper group.

11. Press Enter to continue on the emerging screens.

12. The installation utility shows successful installation of RMAL. Press Enter to continue.

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13. The RALUS configuration has also completed successfully. Press Enter to continue.

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14. The installation utility will ask if to start the agent automatically after the installation is completed. Press Enter to continue.

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15.The installation utility shows successful starting up of the agent. Press Enter to continue.

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16. Now it lists with a path for a few log files created during installation.

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