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  2. NetBackup™ Installation Guide
  3. Preparing for installation
  4. General installation information
  5. How to install NetBackup
NetBackup™ Installation Guide

How to install NetBackup

For new NetBackup installations, install the software in the following order:

Step 1

Install primary server software.

Step 2

Install media server software (NetBackup Enterprise only).

Step 3

Install the NetBackup Remote Administration Console (optional).

Step 4

Install client software.

Step 5

Install any NetBackup add-on products (such as language packages).

Before you proceed with any installation procedure, be sure to review the installation requirements.

See Installation requirements for UNIX and Linux.

See Installation requirements for Windows and Windows clusters.

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