EMC NetWorker Module for Microsoft SQL Server, Release 5.0

EMC® NetWorker™
Module for Microsoft SQL Server
Release 5.0

INSTALLATION GUIDE
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Contents

Preface.............................................................................................................................. v

Chapter 1 Introduction
About NMSQL 5.0 ........................................................................... 1-1
NetWorker PowerSnap Module support...................................... 1-3
NMSQL permissions wizard.......................................................... 1-3

Chapter 2 Installation
Installation roadmap ....................................................................... 2-2
Software requirements .................................................................... 2-2
Supported operating systems ................................................. 2-2
Microsoft SQL Server ............................................................... 2-3
NetWorker PowerSnap Module ............................................. 2-3
NetWorker software ................................................................. 2-4
NetWorker installation path ................................................... 2-5
Installation prerequisites................................................................. 2-5
The upgrade option ......................................................................... 2-6
Where to install the NMSQL software.......................................... 2-7
On the same computer............................................................. 2-7
On separate computers ............................................................ 2-8
Accessing the NMSQL software installation files ....................... 2-8
From a CD.................................................................................. 2-9
From the EMC website ............................................................ 2-9
Installing the NMSQL 5.0 software ............................................. 2-10
Configuring scheduled backups........................................... 2-10
Using SMS 2.0 to install NMSQL 5.0........................................... 2-13
Creating the application source directories ........................ 2-14
Creating the SMS installation package ................................ 2-14

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Creating the install or uninstall job...................................... 2-15
Installing NMSQL 5.0 software in a Microsoft cluster ............. 2-16
Installing the software in a Microsoft cluster ..................... 2-17
Configuring and testing the installation .................................... 2-18
Configuring NMSQL 5.0 ....................................................... 2-18
Creating a backup group for scheduled backups.............. 2-19
Creating a NetWorker client ................................................. 2-21
Configuring volume pools .................................................... 2-23
Starting a test backup............................................................. 2-23
Maintaining an NMSQL 5.0 software installation .................... 2-25
Running the setup program in maintenance mode........... 2-25
Adding program features to an installation ....................... 2-27
Repairing an NMSQL 5.0 software installation ................. 2-28
Removing the NMSQL 5.0 software ........................................... 2-29
Removing an installation by using the setup program..... 2-29
Removing an installation by using the add/remove pro-
grams tool ................................................................................ 2-29

Chapter 3 Enabling and Registering the Software
How NetWorker software is licensed ........................................... 3-2
Evaluating the NMSQL 5.0 software ............................................ 3-3
30-day evaluation period......................................................... 3-3
45-day evaluation period......................................................... 3-3
Entering a 45-day enabler code .............................................. 3-3
Licensing the NMSQL 5.0 software............................................... 3-5
Task 1: Purchase a license enabler code ................................ 3-5
Task 2: Enter the license enabler code ................................... 3-6
Task 3: Obtain an authorization code.................................... 3-7
Task 4: Enter the authorization code ..................................... 3-7
Managing licenses ........................................................................... 3-9

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Preface

As part of an effort to improve and enhance the performance and capabilities
of its product line, EMC from time to time releases revisions of its hardware
and software. Therefore, some functions described in this EMC®
NetWorkerTM Module for Microsoft SQL Server Installation Guide may not
be supported by all revisions of the software or hardware currently in use.
For the most up-to-date information on product features, refer to your
product release notes.
If a product does not function properly, or does not function as described in
this installation guide, go to: http://softwaresupport.EMC.com.

Audience This guide is part of the EMC NetWorker Module for Microsoft SQL
Server (NMSQL) documentation set, and is intended for use by
system administrators during installation and setup of the product.
Operators who monitor daily backups may also find this guide
helpful.
Readers of this guide are expected to be familiar with the following:
◆ EMC NetWorker software
◆ Microsoft SQL Server versions: 7.0, 2000, 2005, and SQL Express

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Organization Chapters in this guide are as follows:

Table 1 Organization of this Guide

Chapter Description

Chapter 1, “Introduction” An overview of the configuration and a description of
related EMC products (PowerSnap and Configuration
Wizards).

Chapter 2, “Installation” Complete instructions for installing the NMSQL 5.0
product.

Chapter 3, “Enabling and Information on the evaluation and licensing procedures for
Registering the Software” the NMSQL product.

Related documentation
The following documentation provides additional information
relevant to the use of NMSQL 5.0 software:
◆ NetWorker Module for Microsoft SQL Server, version 5.0
documentation set:
• Administrator’s guide
• Release notes
• Online help
◆ NetWorker PowerSnap Module Installation and Administrator’s
Guide
Documentation specific to the NetWorker server version are also
available:
◆ NetWorker Administrator’s Guide
◆ NetWorker Installation Guide
◆ NetWorker Release Notes
Hardware and software compatibility guides are also available at
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1

Introduction

This chapter includes the following sections:
◆ “About NMSQL 5.0” on page 1-1
◆ “NetWorker PowerSnap Module support” on page 1-3
◆ “NMSQL permissions wizard” on page 1-3

About NMSQL 5.0
The EMC® NetWorker™ Module 5.0 for Microsoft SQL Server
(NMSQL) is a NetWorker add-on module that provides backup and
restore of the following database and transaction logs:
◆ Microsoft SQL Server 2005
◆ Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express
◆ Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
NMSQL 5.0 integrates data protection procedures for Microsoft SQL
Server databases with the NetWorker software. This provides a
comprehensive storage management solution that addresses the need
for cross-platform support of enterprise applications on UNIX and
Microsoft Windows operating systems. See Figure 1-1 on page 1-2 for
details on how NMSQL 5.0 and NetWorker software work with SQL
Server.

Introduction 1-1

Introduction
1

Client Server
SQL Databases Media
NSR Client
Libraries
libbsa.dll
nsrsqlrc.exe
(recover)
NetWorker
Server
sqlvdi.dll nwmssql.exe

SQL Microsoft
Virtual Data NetWorker User
Device Access for SQL Server Scheduled
Interface Components Interface Backup

Manual
Backup/Recovery
nsrsqlsv.exe nsrexecd
(save)

libbsa.dll
NSR Client
Libraries

NetWorker Module
for SQL

Figure 1-1 NMSQL and NetWorker Setup with SQL Server

In addition to traditional backup and recovery, NMSQL 5.0 also
provides snapshot backup and recovery of SQL Server 2000 and 2005
on Microsoft Windows Server 2000 and 2003 computers.

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Introduction
1

NetWorker PowerSnap Module support
NMSQL 5.0 supports NetWorker PowerSnap™ Modules, which
interface with a snapshot-capable storage subsystem and the
NetWorker and NMSQL 5.0 software. For a current list of supported
storage subsystems, refer to the Compatibility Guides.
By using the NetWorker PowerSnap Module appropriate for the SQL
Server storage subsystem, you can create and manage point-in-time
(PIT) copies, or snapshots, of Microsoft SQL Server data. For more
information on PowerSnap Modules, refer to the NetWorker
PowerSnap Module Installation and Administrator’s Guide for the specific
storage subsystem.

NMSQL permissions wizard
The NMSQL 5.0 Permissions Wizard enables you to manage access to
files and registry keys for users and groups. The Permissions Wizard
runs automatically whenever the software is installed or removed.
For information about using the Permissions Wizard, refer to the
EMC NetWorker Module for Microsoft SQL Server, Release 5.0,
Administrator’s Guide.

Note: The Permissions Wizard works only on Windows Server, version 2003
and later.

NetWorker PowerSnap Module support 1-3

Introduction
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Installation

◆ “Installation roadmap” on page 2-2
◆ “Software requirements” on page 2-2
◆ “Installation prerequisites” on page 2-5
◆ “The upgrade option” on page 2-6
◆ “Where to install the NMSQL software” on page 2-7
◆ “Accessing the NMSQL software installation files” on page 2-8
◆ “Installing the NMSQL 5.0 software” on page 2-10
◆ “Using SMS 2.0 to install NMSQL 5.0” on page 2-13
◆ “Installing NMSQL 5.0 software in a Microsoft cluster” on
page 2-16
◆ “Configuring and testing the installation” on page 2-18
◆ “Maintaining an NMSQL 5.0 software installation” on page 2-25
◆ “Removing the NMSQL 5.0 software” on page 2-29

Installation 2-1

Installation
2

Installation roadmap
The following roadmap provides an overview of the NetWorker
Module for Microsoft SQL Server (NMSQL) software installation
tasks:
1. Review “Software requirements” on page 2-2.
2. Review “Installation prerequisites” on page 2-5.
3. Obtain the software as described in “Accessing the NMSQL
software installation files” on page 2-8.
4. Install the NMSQL 5.0 software. For instructions, see “Installing
the NMSQL 5.0 software” on page 2-10.
5. Enable and register the NMSQL 5.0 software. For instructions, see
Chapter 3.

Software requirements
This section specifies the software that is required for successful
installation of NMSQL 5.0 software.

Supported operating systems
NMSQL 5.0 supports the following editions of Microsoft Windows:
◆ Windows 2000 (English and Japanese versions) with the latest
service pack installed:
• Windows 2000 Advanced Server
• Windows 2000 Enterprise Server
• Windows 2000 Datacenter
◆ Windows Server 2003 (English and Japanese versions) with the
latest service pack (SP 1):
• Windows Server 2003 Standard (32-bit)
• Windows Server 2003 Enterprise (32-bit)
• Windows Server 2003 Datacenter (32-bit)
• Windows Server 2003 (x64)
• Windows Server 2003 (Itanium 64-bit)


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Microsoft SQL Server The NMSQL 5.0 software supports the following versions of
Microsoft SQL Server:
◆ Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express
◆ Microsoft SQL Server 7.0

Microsoft Windows and SQL Server compatibility
NMSQL 5.0 is compatible with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft
SQL Server, as shown in Table 2-1 on page 2-3.

Table 2-1 NMSQL 5.0 Compatibility

Hardware Backup and
SQL Server Version Windows Version Platform Recovery Method

2005 Windows 2000, 2003 32-bit Traditional and
snapshot

2005 Windows 2003 x64a, ia64 Traditional

2005 Express Windows 2000, 2003 32-bit Traditional

2000 Windows Server 2000, 32-bit Traditional and
2003 snaphot

2000 Windows 2003 ia64 Traditional

7.0 Windows Server 2000 32-bit Traditional
a. With the Windows Server 2003 x64 operating system, the SQL Server, NetWorker, and NMSQL
5.0 software are supported in native mode. Additionally, with SQL Server running in native mode,
NetWorker and NMSQL 5.0 software are also supported in WOW64 mode. NMSQL 5.0 software
does not support SQL Server running in WOW64 mode.

NetWorker PowerSnap Module
NetWorker PowerSnap Module software is required only if NMSQL
5.0 software is to perform snapshot backup and recovery operations.
For recovery of snapshot backups, PowerSnap Module software is not
required on the target SQL Server host.
For snapshot backup support, the SQL Server host must have a
supported snapshot-capable storage subsystem.
PowerSnap Module software requirements are as follows:

Software requirements 2-3

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◆ The SQL Server host must have the appropriate PowerSnap
Module installed.
◆ If a computer other than the SQL Server host is configured as the
PowerSnap data mover (proxy client), the data mover host must
have the following software installed:
• NetWorker software release 7.1 or later
• PowerSnap Module software appropriate for the storage
subsystem
For instructions on installing PowerSnap Module software, and more
information about configuring a PowerSnap data mover, refer to the
appropriate NetWorker PowerSnap Module Installation and
Administrator’s Guide.

NetWorker software The NetWorker client software must be installed on the SQL Server
host computer. For more information about the installation
requirements for NetWorker client software, refer to the appropriate
NetWorker Installation Guide.
The NetWorker software requirements for NMSQL 5.0 software are as
follows:
◆ NetWorker client and server software release 6.0.3 or later for
traditional backups and restores of SQL Server 7.0, SQL Server
2000, and SQL Server 2005 data on Windows 2000.

Note: If NMSQL 5.0 software detects a NetWorker release earlier than
6.0, requests for traditional backups terminate with an error message.

◆ NetWorker client and server software release 7.0 or later for
traditional backups and restores of SQL Server 2000 and 2005
data on Windows Server 2000 and 2003.
◆ NetWorker client and server software release 7.1 or later for
snapshot backups and restores of SQL Server 2000 and 2005 data
on Windows Server 2000 and 2003.
NMSQL 5.0 software can connect to and interact with a NetWorker
server running on any supported operating system platform.

NMSQL software backward compatibility
NMSQL 5.0 software can successfully restore backups of all types
made by all earlier releases of the software.


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NetWorker installation path
This guide refers to the root directory of the NetWorker installation
path by using the variable NetWorker_install_path. The actual location
represented by this variable depends on when and how the
NetWorker software was installed.
For new installations of NetWorker release 7.0 and later, the default
location is %SystemDrive%Program FilesLegatonsr.

Note: During the NetWorker software installation, you can specify a
non-default location.

The installation path is not changed during a NetWorker update. For
example, an installation of NetWorker release 6.x that has been
updated to release 7.1 has the default installation path
%SystemDrive%Program Filesnsr.
In the NMSQL 5.0 software documentation, references to locations
under the installation root use NetWorker_install_path in the path
statement. For example, the NMSQL 5.0 log files are located in the
<NetWorker_install_path>applogs directory.

Installation prerequisites
Before installing the NMSQL 5.0 software, verify that the following
prerequisites are met:
◆ The SQL Server host must meet the installation requirements. For
details, see “Software requirements” on page 2-2.
◆ The SQL Server host must have enough disk space available for
the NMSQL 5.0 software installation:
• Complete installation (NMSQL 5.0 software and the
configuration wizard) requires approximately 6.8 MB for the
32-bit version and 13.1 MB for the 64-bit version. (Temporary
files created during installation require additional space. After
the installation is complete, the temporary files are deleted.)
• Configuration wizard installation requires approximately
564 KB.
◆ The NetWorker client software must be installed on the SQL
Server host.

Installation prerequisites 2-5

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◆ Any previous release of NMSQL software must be removed
before you begin an installation of release 5.0.
◆ The installation operator must have Windows domain
administrator privileges. The release notes provide more
information on creating generic configurations for users.

The upgrade option
Selection of the upgrade option in the NMSQL 5.0 software setup
program automatically removes a previous release of the software.
Registry entries are also removed.

! CAUTION
Removing the NMSQL software deletes certain registry setting
configurations. This includes any pool settings you specified in the
NetWorker User for SQL Server Backup Options dialog box. Make
a record of the pool settings. The Backup Options dialog box is
accessed from the Options menu when you select Backup Options
in the NetWorker User for SQL Server program.

There are two ways to manually remove an earlier release of NMSQL:
◆ Use the Windows Add/Remove feature in the Control Panel.
◆ Complete the following steps:
1. Access the directory on the CD or hard drive from which you
installed the previous NMSQL release.
2. Run setup.exe to start the NMSQL setup program. Because
the software is already installed, the setup program runs in
maintenance mode. Click Next.
3. Click Remove and then click Next.
4. In the Remove the Program dialog box, click Remove.

Note: When removing the NMSQL software from a Microsoft cluster, you
must perform this procedure on each cluster node.


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Where to install the NMSQL software
The NetWorker client software and the NMSQL 5.0 software must
both be installed on the SQL Server host. The NetWorker server
software may be installed on the SQL Server host, or on a separate
computer.
◆ A NetWorker server is a system running the NetWorker server
software with a connected backup storage device.
◆ A NetWorker client is a system running the NetWorker client
software, which receives storage management services from the
NetWorker server.
After you install the NMSQL software, configure the SQL Server host
as a client of the NetWorker server.

On the same computer
To take advantage of NetWorker immediate-save technology, install
the NetWorker server software on the SQL Server host. Immediate
saves improve backup performance because the data is not moved
over the network. However, do not install the NetWorker server
software on the SQL Server host if the NetWorker server supports a
large numbers of clients. The SQL Server host and NetWorker
software compete for the same system resources when installed on
the same computer.
In this configuration, consider using a NetWorker storage node. For
instructions on configuring and using a storage node, refer to the
NetWorker Administrator’s Guide.

Note: The immediate save feature is available with a NetWorker Power
Edition license.

Where to install the NMSQL software 2-7

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On separate computers
Typically, the NetWorker server software resides on one computer
and the SQL Server software on another, as shown in Figure 2-1 on
page 2-8.

Microsoft SQL Server
NetWorker Client for Windows
NetWorker Module for
NetWorker Storage Node Microsoft SQL Server
(optional) PowerSnap Module (optional)

NetWorker Server Host
(Windows or UNIX)

NetWorker Client NetWorker Client
for Windows for UNIX

Figure 2-1 Configuration Example

Accessing the NMSQL software installation files
This section explains how to access the NMSQL 5.0 software
installation files from the following locations:
◆ “From a CD” on page 2-9
◆ “From the EMC website” on page 2-9


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From a CD
To access the installation files from a CD:
1. Load the NMSQL 5.0 CD in the SQL Server host or a remote
server.
2. If installing from a remote server, create a shared volume for the
CD drive.
3. Log in with administrator privileges to the Windows computer
that is running the SQL Server.
4. Start Windows Explorer and select the CD drive.
5. To complete the installation, see “Installing the NMSQL 5.0
software” on page 2-10.

From the EMC website
To access the installation files from the EMC website:
1. Request the NMSQL 5.0 software:
a. Go to http://softwareforms.emc.com/resources/downloads.
b. On the Evaluation Software Request page, select NetWorker
Module for Microsoft SQL Server from the products list.
c. Complete and submit the Evaluation Request Form with the
contact information. An EMC Inside Sales Representative will
send you an email with a URL to the XYZ download file on
the EMC FTP site.
2. Access the software:
a. Log in with administrator privileges to the SQL Server host.
b. Create a temporary directory where you can download the
software.
c. Click the URL you received to download the NMSQL 5.0
software to the temporary directory you created.
The nmsql50_win_x86.exe (32-bit), nmsql50_win_x64.exe (x64),
or nmsql50_win_ia64.exe (ia64) file appears in the temporary
directory.
3. To complete the installation, see “Installing the NMSQL 5.0
software” on page 2-10.

Accessing the NMSQL software installation files 2-9

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Installing the NMSQL 5.0 software
First determine if any of these situations apply:
◆ If you plan to use Microsoft Systems management Server (SMS)
to install the NMSQL 5.0 software, see “Using SMS 2.0 to install
NMSQL 5.0” on page 2-13.
◆ If you plan to use the NMSQL 5.0 software in a Microsoft cluster,
see “Installing NMSQL 5.0 software in a Microsoft cluster” on
page 2-16.
◆ If you plan to use the NetWorker Configuration Wizard to
configure NMSQL scheduled backups see “Configuring
scheduled backups” on page 2-10.

Configuring scheduled backups
To use the NetWorker Configuration Wizard to configure NMSQL
scheduled backups:
1. Install the NetWorker release 7.1 or later client software.
2. (Optional) Install the NetWorker Configuration Wizard if the
NetWorker release is 7.2.x. The Wizard functionality is not
available with NetWorker 7.1, and is available by default in
NetWorker 7.3.
3. Install the NMSQL software.
4. Ensure that the hostname of the computer that is running the
wizard is included in the /nsr/res/servers or
<NetWorker_install_path>resservers file on the NMSQL client
(or the servers file is empty). If the servers file is not empty, it
must also include the hostnames of all the NetWorker servers
authorized to back up the NMSQL client. The servers file is a text
file, which can be modified by using a text editor.

Installing the software To install the NMSQL 5.0 software:
1. Verify that the target computer satisfies the requirements. For
details, see “Software requirements” on page 2-2.
2. Ensure that prerequisites have been met. For details, see
“Installation prerequisites” on page 2-5.


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3. Log in with administrator privileges to the target computer for
the NMSQL 5.0 software installation.
4. Exit all NetWorker programs.
5. In Windows Explorer, go to the directory containing the NMSQL
5.0 software installation files. The content of this directory
depends on the source for the NMSQL 5.0 software:
• If from the CD, this directory contains setup.exe.
• If from the EMC website, this directory contains
nmsql50_win_x86.exe (32-bit), nmsql50_win_x64.exe (x64), or
nmsql50_win_ia64.exe (ia64).
6. Double-click the appropriate executable file.
The Welcome dialog box appears.
• If this is a new installation of NMSQL, go to step 7.
• If a previous version of NMSQL is already installed, the
Welcome dialog box provides an Upgrade button and offers to
upgrade the software to release 5.0. In this case, click Upgrade,
and then Install, and proceed to step 9.
• If NMSQL 5.0 software is already installed, the Welcome
dialog box offers to repair or remove the software. In this case,
click Next and then proceed to either “Repairing an NMSQL
5.0 software installation” on page 2-28 or “Removing an
installation by using the setup program” on page 2-29.
7. Click Next. The License Agreement dialog box appears.
8. Read the license agreement. If you accept the terms, select the
appropriate option and click Next.

Note: If Microsoft SQL Server is not yet installed on this computer, a
message prompts you to install it before using the NMSQL program.
Click OK to continue with the installation.

9. If the NetWorker Configuration Wizard is not installed, skip this
step and proceed to step 11.
If the NetWorker Configuration Wizard is installed, the Setup
Type dialog box appears.

Installing the NMSQL 5.0 software 2-11

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In the Setup Type dialog box, select one of the following and click
Next:
• Complete — Automatically installs the NMSQL software and
the NMSQL Server component of the NetWorker
Configuration Wizard.
• Custom — Enables you to install the NMSQL software, the
NMSQL wizard component, or both.

Note: If you opt to install only the NMSQL software (without the
NMSQL wizard component) during the initial installation, you can
run setup.exe in maintenance mode later and install the wizard
component. For instructions, see “Maintaining an NMSQL 5.0
software installation” on page 2-25.

10. If you selected Complete in step 9, the Server dialog box appears.
Skip this step and proceed to step 11.
If you selected Custom, the Custom Setup dialog box appears.
Installation of NMSQL Server component of the NetWorker
Configuration Wizard lets you use the wizard to configure
scheduled backups of SQL Server data.
To exclude the NMSQL Server component of the NetWorker
Configuration Wizard from the installation:
a. Click the NetWorker Module for Microsoft SQL Server Client
Configuration Wizard icon.
b. Select This feature will not be available.
11. In the Server dialog box, select one of the following:
• To specify a NetWorker server that can back up the SQL Server
host, enter the name of the NetWorker server in the Default
NetWorker Server text box.
• To use the local computer as the NetWorker server, leave the
Default NetWorker Server text box blank.
12. Click Next. The Ready to Install the Program dialog box appears.


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13. Click Install to begin the installation.
The setup program performs the following:
• Adds NetWorker User for SQL Server to the NetWorker group
in the Windows Start menu.
• Installs the NMSQL 5.0 software in the
<NetWorker_install_path>bin directory.

Note: For more information about the NetWorker installation path,
see “NetWorker installation path” on page 2-5.

14. In the InstallShield Wizard Completed dialog box, click Finish
to exit the wizard.

Note: If you are installing the NMSQL 5.0 software on Windows Server
2003, the InstallShield Wizard Completed dialog box displays the
option to launch the EMC NetWorker Module Permissions Wizard, as
already selected by default. This option is selected by default. If you do
not want to run the Permissions Wizard clear this option. For more
information, refer to the administrator’s guide. However, if you are
running the SQL Server 2005 in 64-bit mode, the Permissions Wizard
may be deactivated. In this case, refer to the release notes for more
information.

Using SMS 2.0 to install NMSQL 5.0
You can use Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) Version 2.0
to install NMSQL 5.0 software automatically over an entire network.
For the best results with an SMS installation perform the following
before you install the NMSQL 5.0 software:
◆ Set up the SQL Server and SMS software. Refer to the Microsoft
SMS documentation for procedures and system requirements.
◆ Do not configure the SMS server on a NetWorker server host. You
can, however, configure the SMS server on a NetWorker client
host.
◆ Test the SMS software.
The NMSQL 5.0 software installation consists of three tasks:
◆ Creation of an NMSQL 5.0 software application source directory
or directories.

Using SMS 2.0 to install NMSQL 5.0 2-13

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◆ Creation of the SMS installation package.
◆ Creation of the job to install or remove the NMSQL 5.0 software
on the client computers.

Creating the application source directories
To create the NMSQL application source directory:
1. Create a shared directory on one of the SMS site server's local
disks, for example, nmsql50.
2. Copy all files from the appropriate directory on the product CD
(MSSQLSVR5.0NETWORKR) to the corresponding shared
directory that was just created.

Creating the SMS installation package
Package Command Manager (PCM) can run in one of two modes:
◆ As a Windows application (foreground mode).
◆ As a Windows service (background mode).
To run background (unattended) installations, PCM must be running
as a service on the target Windows client computer. For more
information about using PCM, refer to Microsoft Knowledge Base
article Q166765, SMS: Deploying Packages Successfully with the PCM
Service.
To create the SMS installation package:
1. Use the SMS Administrator program to open the Packages
window at the SMS site server.
2. From the File menu, select New to open the Package Properties
dialog box.
3. Click Import to open the File Browser dialog box.
4. Select Nwmssqli.pdf from shared directory you created on the
SMS site server. (Nwmssqli.pdf is a package definition file, not an
Adobe Acrobat portable document file.) This file defines a
package to install NMSQL 5.0 software as an automated
background task that requires no user input.
5. Click OK to close the File Browser dialog box and return to the
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6. Click Workstations to open the Setup Package for Workstations
dialog box.
7. In the Source Directory text box, enter the server name and
shared directory names as follows:
server_nameshared_dir_name
where:
• server_name is the name of the SMS site server.
• shared_dir_name is the name of the shared directory that was
created on the SMS site server as described under “Creating
the application source directories” on page 2-14.
8. Click Close to return to the Package Properties dialog box.
9. Click OK to close the Package Properties dialog box.

Creating the install or uninstall job
To create the job to install or remove the NMSQL 5.0 software by
using SMS:
1. Open the Packages window at the SMS site server.
2. Open the Sites window.
3. From the Packages window, select the NetWorker Module
package.
4. To open the Job Details dialog box, drag the NetWorker Module
package to a computer in the Sites window.
5. In the Send Phase section of the Job Details dialog box, click
Even If Previously Sent.
6. In the Run Phase section of the Job Details dialog box, select a
setup option (either Install or Uninstall) from the menu under
Run Workstation Command.
7. If you are using the PCM service (on Windows clients) to perform
background installations, specify the job runtime in the
“Mandatory After” (not the “Offer After”) portion of the Run
Phase section of the Job Details dialog box.

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8. Click OK in the Job Details dialog box to close it.
SMS displays the Job Properties dialog box. For further details on
configuring the job in the Job Details dialog box, refer to the
Microsoft SMS documentation.

Installing NMSQL 5.0 software in a Microsoft cluster
The NMSQL 5.0 software can be installed in a Microsoft cluster and
configured to do the following:
◆ Perform backup and recover operations in a Microsoft Cluster
Server (MSCS) environment.
◆ Provide backup and restore capability for SQL Server data stored
on the cluster disks of a virtual server.
The software also can perform backup and restore for failover cluster
configurations in SQL Server 7.0, 2000, or 2005 environments.
Failover cluster support for the database engines is as follows:
◆ SQL Server 2005 supports:
• 8-node failover clusters on 32-bit systems
• 4-node clusters on 64-bit systems
◆ SQL Server 2000 supports:
• 4-node failover cluster on 32-bit systems
• 2-node failover clusters on 64-bit systems
◆ SQL Server 7.0 supports up to two nodes in a failover cluster.
If SQL Server 2005 is installed, up to 50 named instances can run as
virtual servers in the cluster. SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition can
have up to 50 SQL Server instances on a single computer.
If SQL Server 2000 is installed, up to 16 named instances can run as
virtual servers in the cluster.
If SQL Server 7.0 is installed, the program supports an active/passive
configuration with one virtual server, or an active/active
configuration with two virtual servers.
For each physical cluster node, the NetWorker client and NMSQL 5.0
software must be installed on a private disk owned by the node. Do
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Installing the software in a Microsoft cluster
To install NMSQL 5.0 software in an MSCS cluster:
1. Install the NetWorker client software on a local disk of each
physical node in the cluster.

Note: Install the NMSQL 5.0 software into the default NetWorker
installation directory.

During the installation, you are prompted to specify the
hostnames of NetWorker servers that are authorized to back up
the client’s data. The list of authorized servers is stored in the
<NetWorker_install_path>resservers file on the NetWorker client.
• For snapshot backups in a Microsoft cluster, the servers file on
each cluster node must either contain the hostnames of all
nodes in the cluster, or be blank (contain no hostnames).
• For traditional backup operations, you do not need to list
cluster hostnames in the servers file.
For instructions on editing the servers file after the NetWorker
software installation, refer to the NetWorker Administrator’s Guide.

Note: A NetWorker client’s servers file that does not contain any
hostnames could be a security risk because any NetWorker server would
have access to the client’s data.

2. Install NMSQL 5.0 software on the local disk of each physical
node in the cluster.
The software is automatically installed at the same location as the
NetWorker client software. See “Installing the NMSQL 5.0
software” on page 2-10 for additional information.
3. Install the enabler for NMSQL 5.0. For more information, see
“Enabling and Registering the Software” on page 3-1.
4. (Optional) If the SQL Server has a snapshot-capable storage
subsystem, install the appropriate NetWorker PowerSnap
Module. For instructions on installing and configuring the
software in a Microsoft cluster, refer to the appropriate NetWorker
PowerSnap Module Installation and Administrator’s Guide.

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Configuring and testing the installation
This section provides information about testing and verifying the
NMSQL 5.0 software installation. To verify that the NMSQL 5.0
software is installed properly, you must first configure the SQL
Server host as a NetWorker client and enable the Autostart option.
Perform a test backup of SQL Server by using NMSQL 5.0 software to
ensure that:
◆ The necessary components are installed and configured properly.
◆ The NetWorker server can access the SQL Server host and
perform a scheduled backup.

Configuring NMSQL 5.0
Due to the complexity of configuring scheduled backups, complete
one of the following before you begin the configuration:
◆ Perform a manual backup.
◆ Use the NetWorker Configuration Wizard to configure a basic
scheduled backup.
Before you use the NMSQL 5.0 software to back up the databases
managed by SQL Server, you must configure the NetWorker server to
run with the NMSQL 5.0 software by creating the following:
◆ A backup Group resource for scheduled backups of SQL Server.
For instructions, see “Creating a backup group for scheduled
backups” on page 2-19.
◆ A Client resource for the client host on which you installed
NMSQL 5.0. For instructions, see “Creating a NetWorker client”
on page 2-21.


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For more information, refer to the documents listed in Table 2-2 on
page 2-19.

Table 2-2 Reference Documentation

Type of information Documentation

For using the NetWorker Administrator program or the EMC NetWorker
NetWorker Configuration Wizard to configure scheduled Administrator’s Guide
backups and add clients to the NetWorker server.

For using NMSQL 5.0 software with the NetWorker server EMC NetWorker Module for
to perform backups and restores. Microsoft SQL Server
Administrator’s Guide,
Release 5.0

Note: The following set of instructions for creating a backup group and
NetWorker client are specific to running the NetWorker Administrator
program from a Windows computer. To perform these procedures from a
UNIX computer, refer to the Networker Administrator’s Guide, UNIX and
Linux Version.

Creating a backup group for scheduled backups
The following instructions provide basic detail on the procedures for
the current versions of NetWorker software.

Using NetWorker 7.2 or earlier
To create a backup group for scheduled backups of SQL Server:
1. In the NetWorker Administrator program, click Manage Groups
from the Configure tab.
2. Right-click Groups and select Create.
3. In the Name attribute, enter a name for the group.
4. From the Autostart attribute, select Enabled.
5. Click OK to save the new group configuration.
To create a backup group for scheduled backups of SQL Server:
1. In the NetWorker Administrator program, select Groups from
the Customize menu to open the Groups window.
2. Click Create.

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3. In the Name attribute, enter the name of the group.
4. (Optional) In the Comment attribute, enter a description of the
group.
5. For the Autostart attribute, select Enabled.
6. In the Start Time attribute, enter a new time, unless you want to
keep the default time of 3:33 a.m.

Note: When you select a start time for different groups, schedule them
far enough apart so that one group has completed backing up before the
next group starts.

7. If the NetWorker PowerSnap Module software is also installed,
configure the PowerSnap attributes as follows:
a. For the Snapshot attribute, select True.
b. For the Snapshot Pool attribute, select the pool that was
configured specifically for PowerSnap operations.
c. For the Snapshot Policy attribute, select a preconfigured or a
custom policy.
8. In the Client Retries attribute, select the number of retries. This
value specifies the number of times the NetWorker server will
attempt to back up a failed client.
9. In the Clones attribute, select Yes to automatically clone the
group’s backed-up data. You must have appendable volumes in
the appropriate clone pool.

Note: If you select No, do not complete the clone-related step, and skip
to step 11.

10. In the Clone Pool attribute, select the appropriate clone pool for
the cloned data.
11. In the Printer attribute, enter the name of the printer on which
savegrp will print the bootstrap save set information.
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Using NetWorker 7.3 or later
To create a group:
1. From the Administration window, click Configuration.
2. In the expanded left pane, select Groups.
3. From the File menu, select New.
4. In the Name attribute, enter a name for the group.
5. In the Comment attribute, enter a description of the group.
6. For the Start Time attribute, enter a new time, unless it is
appropriate to maintain the default time of 3:33 a.m. Ensure that
start times for different groups are far enough apart so that one
group has completed backing up before the next group starts.
7. For the Autostart attribute, select Enabled.
8. In the Printer attribute, enter the name of the printer on which
bootstrap save set information will be printed.
9. Click the Advanced tab.
10. For the Client Retries attribute, change the number of retries, if
necessary. This value specifies the number of times the
NetWorker software attempts to back up a failed client.
11. Click OK.

Creating a NetWorker client
The SQL Server host must be configured as a NetWorker client by
using the Client resource in the NetWorker Administrator program.
The Client resource provides the NetWorker server with information
about the following:
◆ The data to back up for a client.
◆ How long to maintain entries for the data in the online index for
restoring (browse policy).
◆ How long to keep the media containing the client’s backed-up
data (retention policy).
You can configure each Microsoft SQL Server database on the same
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Using NetWorker 7.2 and earlier
To add and configure a new NetWorker client:
1. In the NetWorker Administrator program, click the Manage
Clients icon in the Configure tab.
2. Right-click Clients and select Create.
3. In the Name attribute, enter the DNS name of the SQL Server
host.
4. In the Save Set attribute, specify the items to back up.
For example, to back up all databases on the SQL Server host,
enter:
MSSQL:
To back up a named instance, enter:
MSSQL$<instancename>:db_name
5. From the Group attribute, select the newly created backup group.
6. From the Schedule attribute, select Default.
7. From the Browse Policy attribute, select a browse policy.
8. From the Retention Policy attribute, select a retention policy.
9. Select the Preferences tab.
10. In the Aliases attribute, enter the nicknames for the client
computers that queries can match. Otherwise, queries match only
the client name.

Note: Each Client resource should include both the DNS short name and
long name in the Aliases attribute.

11. Select the Remote tab.
12. In the Backup Command attribute, enter the following command
(with the appropriate command options):
nsrsqlsv
13. Click OK to save the configuration.
To add and configure a new NetWorker client:
1. In the NetWorker Administrator program, select Client Setup
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2. Click Create.
3. Complete steps 3 through 13 from “Using NetWorker 7.2 and
earlier” on page 2-22.

Using NetWorker 7.3 or later
In NetWorker 7.3, to add and configure a new NetWorker client:
1. From the Administration window, click Configuration.
2. In the expanded left pane, select Clients.
3. From the File menu, select New.
4. Complete the attributes as described for “Using NetWorker 7.2
and earlier” on page 2-22. The appropriate attributes are on the
General tab except for the following:
• the Aliases attribute, which is on the Globals (1 of 2) tab
• the Backup Command attribute, which is on the Apps &
Modules tab

Configuring volume You can create or edit destination volume pools for scheduled
pools backups in the NetWorker Administrator Pools resource. For details
on using pools, refer to the NetWorker Administrator’s Guide and the
NetWorker Module for Microsoft SQL Server Administrator’s Guide.

Starting a test The NMSQL 5.0 software backup of a SQL Server database is always
backup a full backup. A full backup backs up the entire database, including
uncommitted transactions in the logs. The full backup accurately
reflects the state of a live database, including all transaction log data,
at approximately the time the backup completes. As the backup ends,
the old logs are truncated and the logs begin collecting transaction
data again.
If you do not assign specific pools before performing a scheduled
backup, the database and transaction log backup data are
automatically directed to the media pools selected on the NetWorker
server. If no pools are selected on the NetWorker server, backup data
is automatically directed to the NetWorker preconfigured pool called
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! CAUTION
A backup cannot run if there is no media volume mounted in the
backup device. Make sure that a labeled media volume is mounted
in the backup device before starting a backup. The volume should
be labeled for the volume pool where the backup is to be directed.
If there is no volume in the backup device when a backup is
started, no messages appear in the Backup Status window.

Testing with NetWorker 7.2 and earlier
To test the SQL Server backup you scheduled in the NetWorker
Administrator program:
1. Before the backup starts, ensure that both the SQL Server and the
NetWorker client program are running.
2. Log in to the NetWorker server host with administrator privileges
and start the NetWorker Administrator program.
3. Click Manage Groups on the Configure tab, and then click the
plus sign (+) next to Groups to expand it.
4. From the list of available groups, right-click the newly created
backup group and click Start.
5. When prompted to start the group, click Yes.
6. (Optional) To view the progress of the backup, select the Monitor
tab.
7. (Optional) To cancel a backup, select Stop Group from the
Operations menu.
When the backup is finished:
◆ The backup status displayed for the selected backup group on the
Group Status tab is updated according to the results of the
backup.
◆ A message is logged in each of the following:
• The NetWorker server’s daemon.log file
• The NetWorker client’s Windows Event Viewer application
log
• The NMSQL 5.0 software application log
• The SQL Server message file


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The client file index for the SQL Server host is backed up to the media
volume labeled for the appropriate media volume pool.

Testing with NetWorker 7.3 and later
To test the SQL Server backup you scheduled in the NetWorker
Administration program:

Note: When a group backup is started manually, the NetWorker server runs
the backup at the level of the next scheduled backup, such as full, level [1 – 9],
incremental, or consolidated.

1. From the Administration window, click Monitoring.
2. Click the Groups tab.
3. Right-click the group to start, then select Start.
4. Click Yes to confirm the start.
The NetWorker server immediately backs up the clients in the group,
overriding the scheduled backup start time. The group icon changes
to the clock icon until the backup has completed or is interrupted.

Maintaining an NMSQL 5.0 software installation
After NMSQL 5.0 software is installed, you can run the Setup
program in maintenance mode to repair or remove the existing
installation.

Running the setup program in maintenance mode
When NMSQL is already installed, the Setup program automatically
runs in maintenance mode:
1. Log in with administrator privileges to the target computer.
2. Exit all NetWorker programs.
3. In Windows Explorer, go to the directory that contains the
NMSQL 5.0 software setup files (setup.exe).
4. In the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for NetWorker
Module for Microsoft SQL Server dialog box, click Next.

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The Setup program detects the existing NMSQL 5.0 software
installation and automatically displays the Program
Maintenance dialog box, as shown in Figure 2-2 on page 2-26.

Figure 2-2 Program Maintenance Dialog Box

5. Select the task you want to perform, then proceed to the
appropriate procedure to complete the maintenance task:
• Modify — Add new features to the existing installation.

Note: Modify is available for the NMSQL software that is running in
32-bit mode. Modify is not available if it is running in a 64-bit mode.
Only the SQL Server Backup and Recovery component is available
for 64-bit installations.

• Repair — Replace missing or corrupted program files, or
repair registry entries and shortcuts in the existing NMSQL 5.0
software installation. For instructions, see “Repairing an
NMSQL 5.0 software installation” on page 2-28.
• Remove — Use the Setup program’s installation removal
function to remove the NMSQL 5.0 software. Alternatively,
you can use the Add/Remove program in the Windows
Control Panel to remove the NMSQL 5.0 software installation.
For instructions, see “Removing the NMSQL 5.0 software” on
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Adding program features to an installation
To add program features to an existing NMSQL 5.0 software
installation:
NMSQL 5.0 software setup files and run the setup.exe program.
Because the software is already installed, the Setup program now
runs in maintenance mode.
2. In the Program Maintenance dialog box, select Modify, and click
Next.
3. In the Custom Setup dialog box, click the icon of each program
feature to be installed and select This feature will be installed on
local hard drive. See Figure 2-3 on page 2-27.

Figure 2-3 Custom Setup Dialog Box

Note: The NMSQL Server component of the NetWorker Configuration
Wizard is available for installation only if the following was installed:

First, the NetWorker release 7.2 or later client software.

Then the separately installed the NetWorker Configuration Wizard.

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4. Click Next.
The Server dialog box appears.
5. In the Server dialog box, enter the hostname of the default
NetWorker server to which the NetWorker User for SQL Server
program will connect when started.
If you do not enter a default NetWorker server, NetWorker User
for SQL Server attempts to connect to the local host.
6. In the Ready to Modify dialog box, click Install to begin the
installation.
The setup program then adds the selected program features to the
existing installation.

Note: For more information about NMSQL 5.0 software support for the
SQL Server Backup and Recover Support feature or the Configuration
Wizard feature, refer to the administrator’s guide.

Repairing an NMSQL 5.0 software installation
To repair an existing NMSQL 5.0 software installation:
2. In the Program Maintenance dialog box, select Repair, and then
click Next.
3. In the Ready to Repair dialog box, click Install to begin the
installation.
The Setup program reinstalls the NMSQL 5.0 software files as
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Removing the NMSQL 5.0 software
You can remove an existing installation of the NMSQL 5.0 software
either by using the Setup program, or the Windows Add/Remove
Programs tool.

Note: When removing the NMSQL 5.0 software from a cluster, you must
perform the procedure on each cluster node.

Removing an installation by using the setup program
To remove an NMSQL 5.0 software by using the Setup program:
1. In the Windows Explorer, go to the directory that contains the
2. Click Next.
3. In the Program Maintenance dialog box, select Remove, and click
Next.
4. In the Remove the Program dialog box, click Remove.
The Setup program removes all NMSQL 5.0 software program files
and registry settings.

Removing an installation by using the add/remove programs tool
To remove an NMSQL 5.0 software installation by using the
Windows Add/Remove Programs tool:
1. From the Windows server, click the Start menu and select the
Control Panel.
2. From the Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs.
3. From the Add/Remove Programs window, select NetWorker
Module for Microsoft SQL Server
4. Click Remove.

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Invisible Body Tag
Enabling and
Registering the
Software

◆ “How NetWorker software is licensed” on page 3-2
◆ “Evaluating the NMSQL 5.0 software” on page 3-3
◆ “Licensing the NMSQL 5.0 software” on page 3-5
◆ “Managing licenses” on page 3-9

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How NetWorker software is licensed
The licensing of NetWorker software means the entry of enabler and
authorization codes on the server for the NetWorker environment.
Without these codes, the software or added features will not run
beyond the evaluation period.
Each installation of NetWorker server software must be licensed with
a base enabler that “turns on” the software and allows you to use a
particular set of features, such as a specified number of clients and
devices. All licensing takes place on the server. The licenses are
entered and stored on the server, and the server enforces the
licensing.
Base enablers come in four editions:
◆ Power Edition
◆ Network Edition
◆ Workgroup Edition
◆ Business Edition
These four editions enable varying degrees of functionality. Add-on
enablers allow a broader scope of features, such as the various
NetWorker Modules.
NetWorker Modules are licensed on the basis of one enabler per
database type host. For example, to back up a single SQL Server
database that is located on two hosts, two NMSQL enablers are
required, even if the two hosts are backed up by the same server.
However, if multiple database instances are running on a NetWorker
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Evaluating the NMSQL 5.0 software
The licensing of the NMSQL 5.0 software is the process of obtaining
and entering an enabler code and an authorization code in the
Registration attribute in the NetWorker Administrator program.
Without these special codes, the NMSQL 5.0 software will not run
beyond an initial evaluation period.

30-day evaluation period
After you install the NMSQL 5.0 software, you can use it for up to 30
days without entering an enabler code. This is called evaluation mode.
The evaluation period begins as soon as the software is installed. The
software is fully functional during this time. After 30 days, the
software will not work until you enter a temporary or permanent
enabler code.

45-day evaluation period
If the NetWorker server is already licensed, you may extend the
30-day evaluation period of the NMSQL 5.0 software for an
additional 45 days by entering a temporary enabler code. The 45-day
evaluation period begins as soon as the temporary enabler code is
entered.

Note: If you have not obtained and entered a permanent enabler code by the
end of the evaluation period, you will be unable to back up any additional
SQL Server data until you enter the code. However, you can still recover data
that was backed up (from local devices only) during the evaluation period.

Entering a 45-day enabler code

Note: Do not enter the same 45-day evaluation enabler code on more than one
computer on the same network. If you do, a copy violation error occurs and
the NMSQL 5.0 software is disabled on all SQL servers with that same
enabler code.

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Enabler codes in To enter the 45-day temporary evaluation enabler code:
NetWorker 7.2 and
earlier 1. On the NetWorker server host, log in by using an account with
root privileges (for UNIX), or with administrator privileges (for
Windows).
2. Start the NetWorker Administrator program.
3. Enter the license enabler code:
For UNIX:
a. From the Server menu, select Registration.
b. Click Create, and enter the following 45-day evaluation
enabler code in the Enabler Code text box:
74f1f6-3e80b7-4d7d3e
c. Click Apply.
For Windows:
a. On the Configure tab, click Registration.
b. Right-click the Registration icon and select Create.
c. Enter the following 45-day evaluation enabler code in the
Enabler Code text box:
74f1f6-3e80b7-4d7d3e

Enter any notes that may be useful in the Comments box.
d. Click OK.

Enabler codes in To enter the 45-day temporary evaluation enabler code:
NetWorker 7.3 and
later 1. On the NetWorker server host, start the NetWorker
Administration program and log in as administrator.
2. In the Administration program window, click Configuration.
3. In the expanded left pane, right-click Registrations, and select
New.


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4. Enter the following 45-day evaluation enabler code in the Enabler
Code text box:

74f1f6-3e80b7-4d7d3e

Enter any notes that may be useful in the Comments box.
5. Click OK.

Licensing the NMSQL 5.0 software
An NMSQL enabler code is required on each NetWorker server that
backs up data on the SQL Server host.
◆ To use the NMSQL 5.0 software permanently, you must purchase
a license enabler code and authorize the software within 45 days.
◆ To run snapshot backups, you must also obtain an NMSQL
PowerSnap Option License.
The following tasks explain how to license and authorize NMSQL 5.0
software.
◆ “Task 1: Purchase a license enabler code” on page 3-5
◆ “Task 2: Enter the license enabler code” on page 3-6
◆ “Task 3: Obtain an authorization code” on page 3-7
◆ “Task 4: Enter the authorization code” on page 3-7

Note: At the end of the 45-day registration period, if you have not yet
authorized the NMSQL 5.0 software, you will be unable to continue to back
up SQL Server data until you enter a valid authorization code. However, you
can still recover data that was backed up (to local devices) during the
registration period.

Task 1: Purchase a license enabler code
You can purchase a license enabler code at the EMC website or
through a NetWorker representative. For contact information, go to

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Task 2: Enter the license enabler code
If you are purchasing the NMSQL 5.0 software for the first time, the
license enabler code is included on the Enabler Certificate. If you are
purchasing an update or upgrade release of NMSQL, the license
enabler code is included in the letter that announced the update or
upgrade.

Enter license code by To enter the license enabler code:
using NetWorker 7.2 or
earlier 1. On the NetWorker server host, log in with an account that has
root privileges (for UNIX) or with administrator privileges (for
Windows).
3. Enter the license enabler code:
For UNIX:
b. If you have already used a 45-day temporary evaluation
enabler code, delete it.
c. Click Create and enter the license enabler code in the Enabler
Code text box.
d. Click Apply.
For Windows:
a. In the Configure tab, click the Registration button.
b. If you have already used a 45-day temporary evaluation
enabler code, delete it. In the Registration window, right-click
the evaluation enabler code and select Delete. Click Yes to
confirm.
c. Right-click the Registration icon and select Create.
d. Enter the license enabler code in the Enabler Code text box
and click OK.

Enter license code by To enter the license enabler code:
using NetWorker 7.3 or
later 1. On the NetWorker server host, start the NetWorker


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3. In the expanded left pane, click Registrations.
4. If you have already used a 45-day temporary evaluation enabler
code, delete it. In the Registrations window, right-click the
evaluation registration and select Delete.
5. Right-click the Registration icon and select New.
6. Enter the license enabler code in the Enabler Code text box and
create a descriptive name for the enabler code. Enter descriptive
comments in the Comments field, as needed.
7. Click OK.

Task 3: Obtain an authorization code
After you enter the license enabler code, you have 45 days to register
and authorize the NMSQL 5.0 software so that it is permanently
enabled. You can obtain a unique authorization code by registering
either on the website, or by fax or email.

Registering on the EMC website
You can register and authorize EMC products by completing a
registration form at http://softwaresupport.EMC.com.
Web authorization can be completed in just a few minutes and is
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After you complete and
submit a registration form, a NetWorker representative will send you
an authorization code by email.

Task 4: Enter the authorization code
To complete the licensing process, you must enter a unique
authorization code on the NetWorker server within 45 days of
entering the license enabler code.

Authorizing by using To enter the authorization code:
NetWorker 7.2 or
earlier 1. On the NetWorker server host, log in as root (on UNIX) or with
administrator privileges (on Windows).

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3. Enter the authorization code.
For UNIX:
b. In the Authorization Code attribute, enter the authorization
code and click Apply.

Note: The authorization code is case-sensitive.

For Windows:
a. In the Manage Server section, click Registration to open the
Registration window.
b. Double-click the icon of the product for which you have
purchased a license enabler code.
c. In the Authorization Code attribute, enter the authorization
code.
d. Click OK.

Authorizing by using To enter the authorization code:
NetWorker 7.3 or later
1. On the NetWorker server host, start the NetWorker
3. In the expanded left pane, click Registrations.
4. In the right pane, right-click the registration you are authorizing,
and select Properties.
5. In the Authorization Code attribute, enter the authorization code.
6. Click OK.

When moving the To avoid an interruption in scheduled backups when moving the
NMSQL 5.0 Server NMSQL 5.0 software from one computer to another, or when
changing the network address of a computer after the software is
installed, you must either:
◆ Contact your NetWorker sales representative to obtain a new
authorization code. Provide the host ID of the original server as
well as the new server.
◆ Install and configure the EMC License Manager software.


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Managing licenses
The EMC License Manager provides a central place for managing the
licenses of all NetWorker clients and servers. Instead of managing
licenses separately, you can maintain all NetWorker licenses from a
single computer. Installation of the License Manager is an option
when installing the NetWorker software.
You can use the License Manager software to do the following:
◆ Move the NetWorker software from one computer to another.
◆ Use a new IP address on an existing NetWorker server without
having to reauthorize the software.
For details on using the License Manager, refer to the License Manager
Installation and Administrator's Guide.

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