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How to install Unitrends Linux agent?

How to install Unitrends Linux agent?

Save the appropriate agent installer on the Linux machine that you want to add to the Unitrends appliance. You can download the installer from the Unitrends Downloads page (https://support.unitrends.com/go/downloads). Note: For Oracle Linux clients, download the CentOS or Red Hat agent installer.

How do I download unitrends agent?

Install the Unitrends agent using the command line installer

  1. Navigate to the network share on the Unitrends appliance. To do this, open a Windows Explorer and type in the IP address of the appliance, such as: \\192.168.25.25.
  2. Go to the Unitrends Downloads page and download the needed version to the server.

How do I update my unitrends agent?

Select Settings > System, Updates, and Licensing > Updates. Before installing agent updates, check for and install any system updates. For details, see About system updates. On the Detailed Update Management page, select the Agent Updates tab.

Where can I get a Unitrends installer for Windows?

All agents are applicable for the current software release. For further details, see the Compatibility and Interoperability Matrix. For existing customers looking to redeploy an instance of Unitrends Backup, the following installer downloads are available (right-click and “Save As…”):

Do you need an agent to use Unitrends?

Unitrends protects most Linux distributions, including CentOS, Debian, Fedora, Red Hat, SUSE, and Ubuntu. Before adding a Linux asset to the Unitrends appliance, you must install an agent. Once the agent is installed, you can update to a newer agent version using these same installation procedures. It is not necessary to remove the old agent.

Where do I enter trust credentials in Unitrends?

Trust credentials entered in the Add Asset dialog in the Unitrends UI must have administrative privileges. On systems with user account controls (UAC) enabled, at least one of the following must also apply: The trust credentials entered are for a domain administrator account.

When do I need to Activate my Unitrends Backup?

Follow knowledge article Registering a Unitrends Backup – Activating your Product – Licensing (Internet or Air Gap) to apply your permanent license. Note: Be sure to activate your Unitrends Backup before the 30-day trial expires to ensure there is no gap in your protection.