Installing and updating the AIX agent

Before adding an AIX asset to the Unitrends appliance, you must install an agent.

Once the agent is installed, you can update to a newer agent version using these same installation procedures. It is not necessary to remove the old agent. If an agent is already installed, you have the option to save any custom agent settings during installation.

Use the procedures in this section to install or update the AIX agent.

The AIX agent enables you to back up, verify, and restore AIX server data. The AIX agent cannot be used to protect encrypted file systems.

Before installing an AIX agent:

●   Make sure your AIX system is running a supported version listed in the Unitrends Compatibility and Interoperability Matrix.

●   Add the name and IP address of the Unitrends appliance to the hosts file on the AIX server.

1.  Log in to the AIX machine as user root.

2.  Download the AIX agent from the Unitrends Downloads page (https://helpdesk.kaseya.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4407526882193-Unitrends-Downloads) into the /tmp folder on the AIX machine.

3.  Execute the following commands to begin the installation:

# chmod 755 /tmp/aix5_cnt

# /tmp/aix5_cnt

4.  Follow the steps on the screen. You will be asked to specify the directory location where the agent will be installed. If this is a reinstall, you will be asked if you wish to overwrite certain files. Type the interrupt character or press return to continue. The files will be moved to their permanent location.

5.  When the configuration process finishes, you will be prompted to reboot the AIX machine to complete the installation.

Once you have installed the agent, you are ready to add your AIX asset to the Unitrends appliance. For details, see To add an agent-based asset.