Installing and updating the UnixWare agent

Before adding a UnixWare 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 these procedures to install or update the UnixWare agent:

The Unitrends agent for UnixWare enabls you to backup, verify, and restore UnixWare data.

Before installing a UnixWare agent:

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

●   Add the Unitrends appliance name to the local host table or set up the TCP/IP system to use DNS with the Unitrends appliance.

1.  From a terminal window on the UnixWare system, download the agent file, svr4_cnt, from the Unitrends Downloads page (https://helpdesk.kaseya.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4407526882193-Unitrends-Downloads).

2.  In binary mode, copy the agent

# /bp/<release_number>/svr4_cnt

to the /tmp directory.

3.  Install the agent as shown below. Follow the prompts and accept the default values.

# cd /tmp; chmod 755 svr4_cnt

# ./svr4_cnt

To CONTINUE with installation type y

Please press ENTER to continue

Please press ENTER to continue

[Default: /usr/bp ] Enter directory:

Please press ENTER to continue

(99) Complete Installation

[Default: none ] Enter email address for this computer’s backup summariesEnter:

[Default: ]Enter the hostname of the Backup Professional Server:

[Default: no ]Is this client and server separated by a firewall? (y/n):

Please press ENTER to continue

This completes the UnixWare Installation.

The agent is installed and you are ready to add your UnixWare asset to the Unitrends appliance. For details, see To add an agent-based asset.