About Windows client installation methods and requirements
You can install NetBackup clients on Windows systems with the following methods:
Table: Installation methods and requirements
Method | Requirements | Details |
|---|---|---|
Local installation | To install NetBackup client software locally, the system must meet the following configuration requirements:
| The installation wizard installs the client software only on the computer where you run the installation. See Installing NetBackup Windows clients locally or remotely. |
Remote installation | To install NetBackup client software remotely, the system must meet the following configuration requirements:
| The installation wizard scans the network for available clients where you can install the client software. Also, a remote installation requires system administrator privileges. Note: You cannot install clients remotely from NetBackup Windows servers to UNIX computers. See Installing NetBackup Windows clients locally or remotely. |
Silent installation | The requirements for silent installation are the same as the requirements for a local installation. | A silent installation is a process that does not require interactive input. However, you must edit the silentclient.cmd file before you run it. |
An NTFS disk partition is required for all installation types.
The NetBackup client version that you install must be the same or earlier than the installed version of NetBackup server software. Later client versions cannot be used with earlier server versions.
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