Installing the Client software
LANBak Client must be installed on every computer on the LAN requiring access to
the backup services provided by the system. The Client software must be
installed on both remote and local machines in order for users to restore files
within shared, remote folders.
LANBak Client can be installed on the same machine running LANBak Server (i.e.
You could have a Windows 2003 Server with a removable hard drive
acting as the backup server whilst also backing up shared folders on that
server using LANBak Client).
Before you begin
Before you install the Client software you must perform the following steps:
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Install and start the LANBak Server software on the computer or computers on
the network that are to act as backup servers. Each client always backs
up all it's data to a particular LANBak Server machine. You do not have
to configure the Client machines to use a named server - detection of the
server is automatic on initial system startup (if you are running more than one
server, clients will choose the server with the most free hard drive space at
that time).
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Check that the client machine meets the minimum requirements
for LANBak Client.
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Ensure you have the correct 'Product Key' to use during the install process
(full product only). You must use the same product key
for all installed instances of LANBak client on your network.
Installing LANBak Client
To install the Client software perform the following steps:
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Run the LANBakClient20WebSetup.exe file the start the setup process.
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Wait for 3rd-party components to be downloaded and installed. LANBak
requires the Microsoft .NET framework v1.1 to be installed. If this
component is not already present on the computer it will be downloaded and
installed automatically.
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After the .NET framework has been installed, please read the License Agreement
shown. Click 'Yes' if you agree with the license statement.
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When prompted, enter your username, company name (if applicable) and your
LANBak 'Product Key' assigned when you purchased the software (does not apply
to demo versions). Here you can also choose whether to install the system
for use by all users of the computer or just yourself (this option only applies
to preview/restore and on-demand backup options available in the UI).
Click 'Next' once you have finished with this screen.
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Next, choose a different location to the suggested install folder if you
wish. Click 'Next'.
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You are now presented with 3 install options - Typical, All Components or
Custom. Choose 'Typical' to install LANBak Client for a normal users
workstation. Choose 'All Components' to install everything included in
'Typical' plus the LANBak Explorer application. This application allows
Administrators and Backup Operators to view the entire backup file system from
any machine on the network. NOTE: You must be an
Administrator or Backup Operator to run the application. Click 'Next'.
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Check the current install settings then click 'Next' to start installing the
files. Setup will complete in a few seconds.
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If setup completes successfully, you will be prompted to view the readme file
and also to configure and start the LANBak Client system using the LANBak
Client Manager program. Clicking finish will start the Client Manager.
Next: Configuring LANBak Client...
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