Installation Manual

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 m anaged on a TMS se rver in order to be able to
restore this data in case of problem (server s wap, failure). This service starts when the operating s ystem is booted and run in the
background as long as the operating s ystem is running. A user interface allows an authorized technician to perform operations such
as making a backup (unprogrammed), restore a configur ation, or modify "Backup Agent" s ervice settings.
About the Plug-in
This plug-in is a set of software components that adds specific abilities to the TM S 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 man ual desc ribes the procedure and conditions for the ins tallation of the “Backup A gent
” service P lug-in.
Overview
• Required configuration
• Plan your Plug-in Installation
• Installation process overview
• Plug-in installation pr ovided b y the integrator
• Plug-in installation from US B media
• Setting of “Backup A gent” service
• Launch the firs t ba cku p
1.1 Required configuration
Requirements
This plug-in can only be installed on a Plaza Catcher and its version must be the same as the TMS Software. Installing this plug-in
on any other p latform 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 p lug-in and performing the "sys tem b ackup" of your ser ver may ta ke sever al m inutes, it is important to carefully plan
this operation. During installation, the TM S server is no longer operational. You must ensure that the SMS have what 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 tw o 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 y ou have a single update sou rce. If other update sources are present on the server (other US B me-
dia, CD o r rem ote rep ository d irectory)
the automatic installation process will stop and a messag e requesting
the deletion of concurrent u pdates w ill appear.
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