DL1300 Appliance
Deploying the Agent Software when protecting a machine
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Specifies the exact path to the
folder\file
for the agent.
Core Address
Specifies the IP address of the appliance running the AppAssure Core.
NOTE:
By default, Core Address is blank. The Core Address field does not need an IP
address as the installation files are installed on the appliance.
d. Click OK.
3. Click the Tools tab, and then click Bulk Deploy in the left panel.
NOTE:
If the client already has an agent installed, the installation program will verify the version of
the agent. If the agent that you are trying to push is newer than the installed version, the installation
program offers to upgrade the agent. If the host has the current agent version installed, then the bulk
deploy will initiate protection between the AppAssure Core and agent.
4. In the list of clients, select all clients and click Verify to ensure that the machine is active and the agent can
be deployed.
5. When the Message column confirms the machine is ready, click Deploy.
6. To monitor the status of the deployment, select the Events tab.
After the agent is deployed, a backup of the client begins automatically.
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Deploying the Agent Software when protecting a
machine
You can download and deploy agents during the process of adding an agent for protection.
NOTE:
This procedure is not required if you have already installed the Agent software on a machine that
you want to protect.
To deploy agents during the process of adding an agent for protection:
1. Navigate to Protect Machine → Connect, after entering the appropriate connection settings in the dialog
box.
2. Click Connect.
The Deploy Agent dialog box is displayed.
3. Click Yes to deploy the Agent software remotely to the machine.
The Deploy Agent dialog box is displayed.
4. Enter login and protection settings as follows:
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Host name — Specifies the host name or IP address of the machine that you want to protect.
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Port — Specifies the port number on which the Core communications with the Agent on the machine. The default
value is 8006.
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User name — Specifies the user name used to connect to this machine; for example, administrator.
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Password — Specifies the password used to connect to this machine.
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Display name — Specifies a name for the machine that is displayed on the Core Console. The display name could
be the same value as the host name.
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Protect machine after install — Selecting this option enables DL1300 to take a base snapshot of the data after you
add the machine for protection. This option is selected by default. If you deselect this option, then you must force
