3.7 Install Agent with Retain on Linux

3.7.1 Install Reload for Retain Agent

The Reload for Retain Agent moves the data from one server to another. The agent runs on Linux and can run on the Reload or Retain server. If Retain is on Windows, the agent will need to run on the Reload server.

3.7.2 Installing Reload for Retain Agent on a Linux Retain Server

On the Retain server:

Browse to the Reload Web Console | Configure tab
Open Reload for Retain | Backup Setting pane
Click "Create a Reload for Retain Agent" button. This will open a new window.

Choose the option "Running Directly on the Retain Server". This will open a new window.
Download the Reload for Retain Agent software to the Retain server. This will be an RPM file
Open a terminal window where the file is and run the command:

rpm -ivh reload_for_retain_agent.rpm
Run the agent software by running the command:

reload
Select "Configure Default Job"

3.7.3 Configure Default Job

The Source settings fields will be filled in with default settings.

Set the "Job Type" to "Backup Job"
Set the "Local Base Storage Path" to the storage path on the Retain server
Set the "Local Index Path" to the index path on the Retain server
Set the "Local Retain Archive Path" to the archive path on the Retain server
Click Next

The Destination settings fields will be filled in with default settings.

Set the "Destination Reload Server to Remote
- Enter the Reload Server Address
- The software will connect to the Reload server
Press OK
Test the connection
Press Next

The Action settings window

Select SQL Local Database Configuration
Set Database Type
- If MySQL is Local to the Agent server
If MySQL is Remote to the Agent server
If MSSQL
If Oracle
If PostGres
Select Import Settings From ASConfig.cfg File to import configuration data or enter the data manually
Select Test Database Connectivity
Press Next

The Schedule settings window
Enable the job schedule
Press Exit to return to the main menu