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1. Backup Agent Plug-in Installation
1. BACKUP AGENT PLUG-IN INSTALLATION
About Backup Agent
"Backup Agent" is a windows service that performs scheduled backup of all data managed on a TMS server in order to be able to
restore this data in case of problem (server swap, failure). This service starts when the operating system is booted and run in the
background as long as the operating system is running. A user interface allows an authorized technician to perform operations such
as making a backup (unprogrammed), restore a configuration, or modify "Backup Agent" service settings.
About the P lug-in
This plug-in is a set of software components that ad ds specific abilities to the TMS software. Although it is an independent software,
this plug-in only has interest when it is installed with a "Plaza Catcher" equipped with "TMS software" application.
About this manual
This manual describes the procedure and conditions for the installation of the “Backup Agent
” service Plug-in.
Overview
• Required configuration
• Plan your Plug-in Installation
• Installation process overview
• Plug-in installation provided by the integrator
• Plug-in installation from USB media
• Setting of “Backup Agent” service
• Launch the first backup
1.1 Required configuration
Requirements
This plug-in can only be installed on a Plaza Cat cher and its version must be the same as the TMS Sof tware. Installing this plug-in
on any other platform or using a non adapted version will not work.
1.2 Plan your Plug-in Installation
Intervention time required
30 minutes.
Impact on the theater organization
Installing the plug-in and performing the "system backup" of your server may take several minutes, it is important to carefully plan
this operation. During installation, the TMS server is no longer operational. You must ensure that the SMS have wha t they need to
operate without the TMS, specifically that they have all the necessary content for the planned playbacks.
1.3 Installation process overview
Two methods available
There are two methods to install the “Backup Agent” plug-in. Either the installation package is remotely pushed on the server by the
integrator, or the installation package can be placed at the root of one USB media.
Make sure you have a single update sou rce. If other update so urces are present o n the server (other USB me-
dia, CD or remote repository directory)
the automatic installation pro cess will stop and a message requesting
the deletion of concurrent updates will appear.
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