Installing SCDPM 2010 with local SQL

System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) 2010 is a server-based application that enables diskbased and tape-based data protection and recovery for computers in and across Active Directory domains. DPM performs replication, synchronization, and recovery point creation to provide reliable protection and rapid recovery of data both by system administrators and by end-users.

DPM is designed to be installed on servers that are running Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2008.

Remark: The DPM must be installed on a computer running the 64-bit version.

DPM uses replication, the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) infrastructure, and a policy-driven engine to provide businesses of all sizes with nearly continuous protection and rapid, reliable data recovery.

DPM is the new standard for Windows backup and recovery delivering seamless data protection for Microsoft application and file servers by using integrated disk and tape media.

DPM 2010 provides the following features: Disk-based data protection and recovery Command-line scripting using Windows PowerShell Enterprise deployment methods for distributing the System Center Data Protection Manager agent y y y Enterprise monitoring with Microsoft Center Operations Manager Tape-based backup and archive solutions Disaster recovery solutions, which provides bare-metal recovery of servers and desktop running windows DPM provides protection of the following items: File data from volumes shares, and folders. Application data, such as Microsoft Exchange Mailbox Database, Microsoft SQL Server databases, Windows SharePoint Services farms, and Microsoft Virtual Server and its virtual machines.

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Remark: DPM could not be installed on which the Application role is installed, the Exchange Server. a node of cluster and System Center Operations Manager Server. It could only be installed on a SinglePurpose server used solely as a backup server.

1. At the server, log in as Domain Administrator. 2. Insert the DPM 2010 x64 DVD.

Figure 1: SCDPM 2010 menu

3. Click "Install Data Protection Manager". 4. Check "I accept the license terms and conditions", click "OK".

Figure 2: Installing required components

5. At welcome screen, click "Next".

6. After prerequisites check, click "Next".

Figure 3: prerequisites check

Remark: At DPM 2010, it will install "Single Instance Store Filter" automatically for Windows Server 2008 R2.

7. Click "Restart". 8. Click "Yes". 9. At the server, run the DPM 2010 "Setup.exe" again. 10. Click "Install Data Protection Manager". 11. Check "I accept the license terms and conditions", click "OK". 12. At welcome screen, click "Next". 13. After prerequisites check, click "Next". 14. Fill in the user name and company, click "Next". 15. Select "Use the dedicated MSDPM2010 instance of SQL Server...".

Figure 4: The SQL server settings

Remark: At production environments, using SQL server 2008 standard or enterprise is better.

16. Click "Next".

Figure 5: Provide a password for SQL server

17. Provide a password for SQL server, click "Next". 18. Select "I do not want to use Microsoft Update", click "Next". 19. Select "No, remind me later", click "Next". 20. Click "Install". The installation may take 20 minutes to finish.

Figure 6: The required software was installed

21. When the installation finished, click "Close". 22. Restart the server.

Reference: DPM 2010 Product Overview and Roadmap http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff399149.aspx

DPM features http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff399284.aspx

Introduction
System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 is a member of theMicrosoft System Center family of management products, which are designed to help IT Professionals manage their Windows Server infrastructure. SCDPM 2007 sets a new standard for Windows backup and recoverydelivering continuous data protection for Microsoftapplication and file servers to a seamlessly integrated secondary disk and tape solution on the SCDPM server. DPM enables rapid and reliable recovery through advanced technology for enterprises of all sizes. This article will demonstrate how to install System Center Data Protection Manager (SCDPM) 2007 on a Windows Server 2008.

How to Install SCDPM - SCDPM Installation Prerequisites

Although Microsoft has a prescribed way to install SCDPM (http://technet.microsoft.com/enus/library/bb808735.aspx) Ive found that it doesnt always go according to plan; leaving me with an installation which doesnt work as designed or a completely failed installation.

Installing Required Windows Server 2008 Features

Follow these steps to install all the required Windows Server 2008features: 1. Click Start > Administrative Tools, and then click Server Manager. 2. Expand the Server Manager to the Features node, and then select Features. 3. In the Features pane, click Add Features. 4. Select Windows PowerShell and click Next. 5. On the Confirm Installation Selection dialog, click Install. 6. Click Start > Administrative Tools, and then click Server Manager. 7. Expand the Server Manager to the Roles node, and then selectRoles. 8. In the Roles pane, click Add Roles 9. On the Before You Begin dialog, click Next. 10. On the Select Server Roles page, select Web Server (IIS). 11. On the Add features required for Web Server (IIS)? Message box, click Add RequiredFeatures. On the Select Server Roles dialog, click Next. 12. On the Web Server (IIS) dialog, click Next. 13. On the Select Role Services dialog, ensure that the following are selected: 1. HTTP Redirection 2. Application Development

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3. Security (Installed) Windows Authentication (Installed)

4. IIS 6 Management Compatibility IIS 6 Metabase Compatibility IIS 6 WMI Compatibility IIS 6 Scripting Tools IIS 6 Management Console

14. On the Select Role Services dialog, click Next. 15. On the Confirm Installation Selections dialog, click Install. 16. On the Installation Results dialog, click Close.

Install Single Instance Store (SIS)

Before installing DPM on any of the servers, it is very important to ensure that the Single Instance Store (SIS) is installed. SIS is a core requirement for SCDPM. The following procedure outlines the steps required to install SIS: 1. Click Start, click Run 2. In the Run dialog box. Type CMD.exe and press Enter. 3. At the command prompt type the following and then press Enter.

start /wait ocsetup.exe SIS-Limited /quiet /norestart

4. Restart the computer. 5. To confirm that the installation was completed, check for the existence of the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SIS

How to Install SCDPM - Step by Step

The following steps show how to install SCDPM 2007 on the server: 1. Logon using a Domain Administrator account. 2. Insert the DPM 2007 DVD in the CD drive, or if a virtual machine, attach the DPM ISO to the virtual machine. 3. The installer should start automatically, if it does not, browse to the root of the DPM DVD and execute Setup.exe. 4. On the installation dialog, click Install Data Protection Manager. 5. On the Microsoft Software License Terms dialog, tick I accept the license terms and conditions and click OK. 6. On the Welcome dialog, click Next. 7. On the Prerequisites Check dialog, click Next. 8. On the Product Registration dialog, enter DPM User in the User name field, and Companyin the Company field. Click Next. 9. On the Installation Settings dialog, accept the defaults and click Next. 10. On the Security Settings dialog, enter a strong password and click Next. DPM Setup creates two restricted local user accounts, MICROSOFT$DPM$Acct which runs the SQL Server service and the SQL Server Agent service, and DPMR$DPM-01 which securely generates reports. 11. On the Microsoft Update Opt-In dialog, select Use Microsoft Update when I check for updates (recommended) and click Next. 12. On the Customer Experience Improvement Program dialog, select No, remind me laterand click Next. 13. On the Summary of Settings dialog, review the summary and click Install. 14. On the Installation dialog, click Close. 15. Restart the computer. SCDPM is now installed on the server.

Install Latest Service Pack 1 (SP1) for SCDPM

Service Pack 1 (SP1) includes a number of fixes which among other, are required for advanced HyperV support. Follow these instructions in order to install the service pack: 1. Install DPM SP1 pack by downloading the package from:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=8AE5EDAC-4DE8-44E0A6F9-8AFBB3E23585&displaylang=en

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DataProtectionManager2007-KB959605.exe DPMManagementShell2007-KB959605.msp SqlPrep-KB959605.msp

2. Install the SP1 rollup package on the server that is running Data Protection Manager 2007. To do this, run the DataProtectionManager2007-KB959605.exe file on the server. Note:You do not have to restart the server after you install the hotfix rollup package. 3. Update the remote SQL Server installation that is hosting the DPMDB database. To do this, run the SqlPrep-KB959605.msp file on the computer that is running SQL Server. 4. Update the protection agents on the DPM Administrator Console. There are two methods to update the protection agents on the protected computers:

Method 1: Update the protection agents from the DPM Administrator Console

    

Open the DPM Administrator Console. Click the Management tab, and then click the Agents tab. Select a computer from the Protected Computer list, and then click Update on the Action pane. Click Yes in the dialog box, and then click Update Agents. As soon as you receive the Enter Credentials and Reboot option dialog box, enter you credentials, select the Manually restart the selected servers later option, and then click OK.

Note: You do not have to restart the computer to update the agent. This is why the Manually restart the selected servers later option was selected.

Method 2: Update the protection agents on the protected computers

Obtain the update protection agent package from the "Data Protection Manager installation location\DPM\Agents\RA\2.0.8107.0" directory on the Data Protection Manager 2007 server.

 

x86 update i386\ Language ID \DPMProtectionAgent2007_KB959605.msp x64 update amd64\ Language ID \DPMProtectionAgent2007_ KB959605.msp

  

Run the appropriate DPMProtectionAgent2007_ KB959605.msppackage on each protected computer. Open the DPM Administrator Console on the Data Protection Manager 2007 server. Click the Management tab, and then click the Agents tab.

 

Select the protected computers, and then verify that the agent version is listed as 2.0.8107.0. Update the DPM Management Shell. To do this, run theDPMManagementShell2007-KB959605.msp file on all computers on which the DPM Management Shell is installed.

Conclusion
This article has demonstrated a field tested procedure for installing System Center Data Protection Manger 2007 on Windows Server 2008 and highlighted a number of steps which are sure to save you a lot of problems during the installation. With this knowledge, you are well informed on how to install SCDPM in your enterprise.

References
Installing DPM http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=8AE5EDAC-4DE8-44E0-A6F98AFBB3E23585&displaylang=en System Center Data Protection Manger 2007 Overview http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/dataprotectionmanager/en/us/overview.aspx