Performing the basic installation process

Install the software from CD-ROM or download it.

Caution
Network Appliance recommends that you not use Terminal Services for any type of SnapManager administration because you might miss critical information.

If...

Then...

You are obtaining the software from the network

Download the SnapManager package and save it on the Domino server. Then, launch the SnapManager installation package by browsing to the location of the Setup.exe file, and double-clicking it.

Result

The InstallShield Wizard Welcome screen appears.

You are installing the software from CD-ROM

Browse to the location of the SnapManager installation package and double-click Setup.exe.

Result

The InstallShield Wizard Welcome screen appears.

Click Next.

Result:

The License Agreement window appears.

Read the License Agreement. If you accept the agreement, click the "I accept...." radio button, then click Next.

Result:

The Customer Information window appears.

In the Customer Information window, enter

• Your user name, in the User Name field
• The name of your company or organization, in the Organization field
• Who you are installing SnapManager for (your personal use, or anyone who uses the local machine).

Result:

The Setup window appears.

In the Setup window, decide whether you want a custom or complete installation of SnapManager.

If...

Then...

You choose a complete install

Select the Complete Install button and continue to Step 8.

You choose a custom install

Select the Custom Install button and continue to Step 7.

In the Custom Setup window, select the client installation and verify that the directory listed for the location of the installation is correct, then click Next. Continue to Step 9.

Note
The Custom Setup is traditionally used for remote administration, where you would only want to install the Domino client, but you could also install the Domino client and server for a local configuration.

Accept the default location for the files shown in the Destination Folder window.

Make a note of the location of the installation.

Click the Install button if you are satisfied with your previous specifications. Otherwise, click Back to review or change them.

Result:

After you click Install, the program proceeds with the installation. After the installation program is completed, the InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears.

Click Finish to exit the InstallShield Wizard.

To begin configuring SnapManager, see Migrating Domino servers using SnapManager for details.

To migrate the Data directories of multiple partition servers using SnapManager, see the SnapManager® for Lotus® Domino Online Help.