Backup using Commvault with Windows

The CIT offers a new backup service for servers. The old service with TSM (Spectrum Protect) will soon be switched off.

The Commvault software is now used for data backup. The entire administration is carried out via a web interface. The client installed on the computers to be backed up no longer contains a GUI or command interface. To obtain a Commvault account, please send an e-mail to backup@uni-muenster.de.

There are two plans available that determine how long data is stored (100 days in each case) and where the data is stored (Einsteinstr. or Schlossplatz). The plan is selected during the installation of the Commvault client.

The Commvault web interface can be accessed via the following URL: Commvault Webinterface

The Commvault web interface cannot be accessed from the WLAN or VPN network.

When logging in for the first time, a QR code is displayed, which can be scanned with a suitable app (Google Authenticator, MS Authenticator, ...). Commvault requires a 2FA. With the Commvault web interface, you have access to your Commvault environment and can manage your clients.

To add a client to your Commvault environment, the Commvault agent must be installed. The required software can be found at: \\wwu\ddfs\Software\Commvault

  • Installation for Windows

    1. Unpack the client

    Start the Setup.exe after unpacking the client.

    1. Unpack the client
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    2. Select language

    Select the language for installation.

    2. Select language
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    3. Accept licensing agreement

    Accept the license agreement.

    3. Accept licensing agreement
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    4. Select installation type

    Select "Install packages on this system".

    4. Select installation type
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    5. Select installation option

    Select "Join an existing CommCell".

    5. Select installation option
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    7. Select role

    Select the option "File server".

    7. Select role
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    7. Choose installation path

    The installation path can usually be retained.

    7. Choose installation path
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    8. Show installation summary

    You will be shown a short summary. Click on "next".

    8. Show installation summary
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    9. Enter client- and hostname

    Enter the client- and hostname.

    9. Enter client- and hostname
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    10. Enter server information

    Enter the CommCell-server-name: cvcs1.uni-muenster.de.

    10. Enter server information
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    11. Server authentification

    Enter the CommCell-ID + password. The password consists off the actual password and is directly followed by the OTP. For example: G5W$Qk56vP123456.

    11. Server authentification
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    12. Select plan

    Now you can select the plan that determines where the backup data is located, among other things. For servers in Einsteinstr. it makes sense to select the “CIT-Schlossplatz” plan. This means that the backup data is located at Schlossplatz.

    12. Select plan
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    13. Complete installation

    The installation is now complete. Unfortunately, it is not possible to add the client to the designated server group in the Commvault during the Windows installation. Please send us the information (client name, intended server group) to backup@uni-muenster.de. Once you have entered this information, you can manage the Commvault client.

    13. Complete installation
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