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{{Navigation_latest|release=[[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Release_Versions|4.4.3/4.4.3 ''Grolar'']]|link=[[Quick_Install_Guide|Documentation archive]]. You can also [http://download.sep.de/archive/manual/en/quick_install_guide_4.2.2_4.4.pdf''download PDF''] version of the ''SEP sesam Quick Install Guide''}}


==Overview==
==Overview== <!--T:2--></translate>
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| style="padding:0px 40px 0px 10px; color: grey; font-size: 90%; text-align:left;" |[http://download.sep.de/archive/manual/en/quick_install_guide_4.2.2_4.4.pdf Download PDF] version of the ''SEP sesam Quick Install Guide''.
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[http://download.sep.de/archive/manual/en/quick_install_guide_4.2.2_4.4.pdf Download PDF] version of the ''SEP sesam Quick Install Guide''.</translate>
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| style="padding:0px 40px 0px 10px; color: grey; font-size: 90%; text-align:left;" | See also: [[Special:MyLanguage/Automatic_Installation_and_Update|Automatic Installation and Update for Windows]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Updating_SEP_sesam|Updating SEP sesam]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Linux_Service_packs|Linux Service Packs]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_Sesam_CLI|SEP sesam CLI]] –  [[Release Notes]]
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See also: [[Special:MyLanguage/Automatic_Installation_On_Windows|Automatic Installation on Windows]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Updating_SEP_sesam|Updating SEP sesam]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Applying_Service_Packs_on_Linux|Applying Service Packs on Linux]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Debian_Repository|Debian Repository]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_Sesam_CLI|SEP sesam CLI]] –  [[Release Notes]]</translate>
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| style="padding:0px 40px 0px 10px; color: grey; font-size: 90%; text-align:left;" | Check supported [[SEP sesam OS and Database Support Matrix|configurations and versions]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/Java_Compatibility_Matrix|Java compatibility matrix]].
[[File:support-matrix.png|45px|link=SEP sesam OS and Database Support Matrix|]]</translate>
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Check supported [[SEP sesam OS and Database Support Matrix|configurations and versions]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/Java_Compatibility_Matrix|Java compatibility matrix]].</translate>
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| style="padding:0px 40px 0px 10px; color: grey; font-size: 90%; text-align:left;" | Watch SEP sesam [[Special:MyLanguage/Video Tutorials & Screencasts#installation|installation videos & screencasts]].
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Watch SEP sesam [[Special:MyLanguage/Video Tutorials & Screencasts#installation|installation videos & screencasts]].</translate>
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| style="padding:0px 40px 0px 10px; color: grey; font-size: 90%; text-align:left;" | Check [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#installation_and_configuration|FAQ]] for installation and configuration issues.
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Check [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#installation_and_configuration|FAQ]] for installation and configuration issues.</translate>
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| style="padding:0px 40px 0px 10px; color: grey; font-size: 90%; text-align:left;" | Problems? See the [[Special:MyLanguage/Troubleshooting_Guide|Troubleshooting Guide]].  
[[File:SEP Troubleshooting.png|45px|link=Special:MyLanguage/Troubleshooting_Guide|Troubleshooting Guide]]</translate>
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Problems? See the [[Special:MyLanguage/Troubleshooting_Guide|Troubleshooting Guide]].</translate>
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A complete '''SEP sesam environment''' consists of different modules, which can be combined according to your needs to implement optimized backup. Modules interact with one another through SEP APIs which are also used for interaction with another software.  
A complete '''SEP sesam environment''' consists of different modules, which can be combined according to your needs to implement optimized backup. Modules interact with one another through SEP APIs which are also used for interaction with another software.  


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[[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#SEP_sesam_environment|Essential modules]] of each SEP sesam environment are: [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#SEP_sesam_Server|SEP sesam Server]], [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#GUI|SEP sesam GUI]], [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#RDS|SEP sesam Remote Device Server]] (RDS), and [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#SBC|SEP sesam Client(s)]]. Each module is installed separately. The SEP sesam environment is managed centrally by the SEP sesam GUI.  
[[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#SEP_sesam_environment|Essential modules]] of each SEP sesam environment are: [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#SEP_sesam_Server|SEP sesam Server]], [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#GUI|SEP sesam GUI]], [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#RDS|SEP sesam Remote Device Server]] (RDS), and [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#SBC|SEP sesam Client(s)]]. Each module is installed separately. The SEP sesam environment is managed centrally by the SEP sesam GUI.  


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SEP sesam also provides [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary##SEP_sesam_extensions|additional modules]] and functionality that enable consistent backup of databases (Oracle, MS SQL, IBM DB2, Informix SAP R/3, etc.), applications (like SAP), groupware systems, and virtualization environments. Some of these extensions are already a part of a ''Client'' package, and some require a separate '''license''' in order to function. For details on licenses, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Licensing|Licensing]]. Check [[SEP_sesam_OS_and_database_support_matrix_4.4|SEP sesam OS and Database Support Matrix]] to learn what is supported on which platforms. For list of all supported extensions and their configuration, see [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Documentation#extensions|Extensions]].  
SEP sesam also provides [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary##SEP_sesam_extensions|additional modules]] and functionality that enable consistent backup of databases (Oracle, MS SQL, IBM DB2, Informix SAP R/3, etc.), applications (like SAP), groupware systems, and virtualization environments. Some of these extensions are already a part of a ''Client'' package, and some require a separate '''license''' in order to function. For details on licenses, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Licensing|Licensing]]. Check [[SEP_sesam_OS_and_database_support_matrix_4.4|SEP sesam OS and Database Support Matrix]] to learn what is supported on which platforms. For list of all supported extensions and their configuration, see [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Documentation#extensions|Extensions]].  


Once you have determined how you want to set up your SEP sesam environment, you can install the required components. Note that the installation procedure depends on the platform on which you are installing a SEP sesam package. Also, the procedure for installing different packages might differ.
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Once you have determined how you want to set up your SEP sesam environment, you can install the required components. Note that the installation procedure depends on the platform on which you are installing a SEP sesam package. Also, the procedure for installing different packages might differ.</translate>


==SEP sesam Server hardware requirements==
<translate>==SEP sesam Server hardware requirements== <!--T:20-->
{{Hardware_requirements}}
{{:Hardware_requirements/en}}


==Microsoft Windows installation==
=={{anchor|windows}}Microsoft Windows installation== <!--T:21-->
=== Prerequisites ===
=== Prerequisites ===</translate>
* Before starting the SEP sesam installation, make sure that you are logged in as a local administrator or domain administrator.
* <translate><!--T:22-->
* For remote access via remote desktop connection (RDC), the RDC administrator needs the same access rights as the local administrator.
Before starting the SEP sesam installation, make sure that you are logged in as a local administrator or domain administrator.</translate>
* To install any of the SEP sesam components ([[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#SEP_sesam_Server|SEP sesam Server]], [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#RDS|RDS]], [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#SBC|Client]] or [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#GUI|GUI]]), (you will require an installation file which can be downloaded from [http://download.sep.de/windows/ Windows download]. Make sure to download the correct file for your processor type.
* <translate><!--T:23-->
* If you are planning to install a server (including the GUI) or the GUI, Java Runtime Environment (JRE) must be installed on the system. For details on the required Java version, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Java_Compatibility_Matrix|Java Compatibility Matrix]].
For remote access via remote desktop connection (RDC), the RDC administrator needs the same access rights as the local administrator.</translate>
* The .Net Framework 4 is required for server installation and can be deselected for all other SEP sesam components during installation.
* <translate><!--T:24-->
* x86 operating systems with more than 3.25 GB RAM must either reduce the amount of RAM to below to 3.25 GB or migrate to an x64 operating system. This is necessary because SEP sesam requires 64 KB blocks for LTO (Linear Tape Open) whereas an x86 system can only write 32 KB blocks to tape drive because the PAE (Physical Address Extension) is automatically activated. Also, a loader cannot be accessed properly by SEP sesam.
To install any of the SEP sesam components ([[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#SEP_sesam_Server|SEP sesam Server]], [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#RDS|RDS]], [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#SBC|Client]] or [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#GUI|GUI]]), (you will require an installation file which can be downloaded from [http://download.sep.de/windows/ Windows download]. Make sure to download the correct file for your processor type.</translate>
* SEP sesam uses network resolution for server to client communication. Before installing, you should test DNS name resolution by simply pinging (using both, long and short name) from server to client and back. For details on DNS resolution check, see [[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_check_DNS_configuration|How to check DNS configuration]].
* <translate><!--T:25-->
*Ensure that any used SCSI devices are recognized by the operating system to which you are installing SEP sesam. SEP sesam checks the SCSI bus attached storage devices during the installation and adds its data to the database. SEP sesam can only see devices recognized by the operating system.
If you are planning to install a server (including the GUI) or the GUI, Java Runtime Environment (JRE) must be installed on the system. For details on the required Java version, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Java_Compatibility_Matrix|Java Compatibility Matrix]].</translate>
*It is recommended to disable firewall to avoid problems during the SEP sesam installation. Once SEP sesam is installed, you can enable the firewall with exceptions made for the SEP sesam services.  
* <translate><!--T:26-->
*For details on SEP sesam default ports, see [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#TCPIP_ports|Which are SEP sesam default TCPIP ports?
The .Net Framework 4 is required for server installation and can be deselected for all other SEP sesam components during installation.</translate>
]]
* <translate><!--T:27-->
x86 operating systems with more than 3.25 GB RAM must either reduce the amount of RAM to below to 3.25 GB or migrate to an x64 operating system. This is necessary because SEP sesam requires 64 KB blocks for LTO (Linear Tape Open) whereas an x86 system can only write 32 KB blocks to tape drive because the PAE (Physical Address Extension) is automatically activated. Also, a loader cannot be accessed properly by SEP sesam.</translate>
* <translate><!--T:28-->
SEP sesam uses name resolution for server to client communication. Before installing, you should test DNS name resolution by simply pinging (using both, long and short name) from server to client and back. For details on DNS resolution check, see [[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_check_DNS_configuration|How to check DNS configuration]].</translate>
*<translate><!--T:29-->
Ensure that any used SCSI devices are recognized by the operating system to which you are installing SEP sesam. SEP sesam checks the SCSI bus attached storage devices during the installation and adds its data to the database. SEP sesam can only see devices recognized by the operating system.
*It is recommended to disable firewall to avoid problems during the SEP sesam installation. Once SEP sesam is installed, you can enable the firewall with exceptions made for the SEP sesam services. </translate>
*<translate><!--T:30-->
For details on SEP sesam default ports, see [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#TCPIP_ports|Which are SEP sesam default TCPIP ports?]]


=== Installation ===
=== Installation === <!--T:31-->
SEP sesam provides four installation packages: ''SEP sesam Client'', ''SEP sesam GUI'', ''SEP sesam RDS'' and ''SEP sesam Server'' (includes the ''Client'' and ''GUI'' components). In the installation example below, we will use the SEP sesam Server installation package.


<ol><li> Locate the ''winXX'' directory on the installation CD/DVD or the download folder where you saved the SEP sesam installation package and double-click the <tt>sesam-srv-''<Version_ID>''-windows.x''<SysTyp>''.exe</tt> file to start the installation. Note that on Windows 7, you must explicitly execute the <tt>.exe</tt> file as administrator even if you are logged in as an administrator. Select your installation language and click '''Next'''.
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SEP sesam provides four installation packages: ''SEP sesam Client'', ''SEP sesam GUI'', ''SEP sesam RDS'' and ''SEP sesam Server'' (includes the ''Client'' and ''GUI'' components). In the installation example below, we will use the SEP sesam Server installation package.</translate>


<li>Agree to the license agreement and click '''Next''' again.</li>
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Locate the download folder where you saved the SEP sesam installation package and double-click the <tt>sesam-srv-''<Version_ID>''-windows.x''<SysType>''.exe</tt> file to start the installation. Note that on Windows 7, you must explicitly execute the <tt>.exe</tt> file as administrator even if you are logged in as an administrator. Select your installation language and click '''Next'''.</translate>


<li>Choose whether you want the the SEP sesam services to run under the ''Standard system account''or a ''Custom user account''. It is recommended to give the SEP sesam Server services a ''Domain user account'' belonging to the ''Domain admins'' and the ''Local administrators'' groups. After choosing a user account, click '''Next'''.</li>  
<li><translate><!--T:34-->
Agree to the license agreement and click '''Next''' again.</translate></li>


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Choose whether you want the the SEP sesam services to run under the ''Standard system account''or a ''Custom user account''. It is recommended to give the SEP sesam Server services a ''Domain user account'' belonging to the ''Domain admins'' and the ''Local administrators'' groups. After choosing a user account, click '''Next'''.</translate></li>
 
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<li> Select an installation directory for the program files (including the folders <tt><SESAM_ROOT>\bin</tt> and <tt><SESAM_ROOT>\skel</tt>) and the application data (including the folder <tt><SESAM_ROOT>\var</tt>. This folder requires significant storage space if installing a server). Click '''Next'''.</li>
<li><translate><!--T:37-->
Select an installation directory for the program files (including the folders <tt><SESAM_ROOT>\bin</tt> and <tt><SESAM_ROOT>\skel</tt>) and the application data (including the folder <tt><SESAM_ROOT>\var</tt>. This folder requires significant storage space if installing a server). Click '''Next'''.</translate></li>


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<li>In the next window, select which of the four SEP sesam components you want to install (SEP sesam Server, SEP sesam Remote Device, SEP sesam GUI or SEP sesam Client). There is an additional option of installing a GUI with the SEP sesam Remote Device and a client with the SEP sesam GUI. </li>
<li><translate><!--T:39-->
In the next window, select which of the four SEP sesam components you want to install (SEP sesam Server, SEP sesam Remote Device, SEP sesam GUI or SEP sesam Client). There is an additional option of installing a GUI with the SEP sesam Remote Device and a client with the SEP sesam GUI.</translate></li>


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<li>After selecting a component, click '''Next'''. {{note|SEP sesam Server package already includes all other components. If you are installing a Remote Device Server (RDS), you can also include a GUI. If you are installing a GUI, you can also include the ''Client''.}}</li>
<li><translate><!--T:41-->
<li> Depending on which components you are installing, proceed accordingly:
After selecting a component, click '''Next'''.</translate>{{<translate><!--T:42-->
*If you are installing the SEP sesam Server, click '''Install''' and then '''Finish''' to complete the installation.
note</translate>|<translate><!--T:43-->
*If you are installing the SEP sesam RDS, SEP sesam GUI or SEP sesam Client, type the name of the SEP sesam Server (in the example below, the name of the server is ''Informatix'').</li>
SEP sesam Server package already includes all other components. If you are installing a Remote Device Server (RDS), you can also include a GUI. If you are installing a GUI, you can also include the ''Client''.</translate>}}</li>
{{Note|You must enter the hostname and not the IP address of the SEP sesam Server. The server name may not contain underscores.}}
 
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<li><translate><!--T:44-->
Depending on which components you are installing, proceed accordingly:</translate>
 
*<translate><!--T:45-->
If you are installing the SEP sesam Server, click '''Install''' and then '''Finish''' to complete the installation.</translate>
 
*<translate><!--T:46-->
If you are installing the SEP sesam RDS, SEP sesam GUI or SEP sesam Client, type the name of the SEP sesam Server (in the example below, the name of the server is ''Informatix'').</translate></li>
{{<translate><!--T:47-->
Note</translate>|<translate><!--T:48-->
You must enter the hostname and not the IP address of the SEP sesam Server. The server name may not contain underscores.</translate>}}
 
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<li>Click '''Next'''. The firewall information dialog is only intended for purposes of information. Take note of the information and click '''OK'''. Click '''Install''' to install the selected SEP sesam component and then click '''Finish''' to complete the installation. </li></ol>
<li><translate><!--T:50-->
Click '''Next'''. The firewall information dialog is only intended for purposes of information. Take note of the information and click '''OK'''. Click '''Install''' to install the selected SEP sesam component and then click '''Finish''' to complete the installation.</translate></li></ol>
<translate><!--T:51-->
If you have a problem or questions regarding installation, also check [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#installation_and_configuration|FAQ: Installation and configuration]].
 
=={{anchor|linux}}Linux == <!--T:52-->
 
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SEP sesam provides RPM packages for the most common Linux distributions (for example, SuSE and RedHat) and DEB files for Debian Linux distributions. The latter run on most Debian-based distributions, such as Ubuntu. For details on Debian packages, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Debian_Repository|Debian Repository]].</translate>
 
<translate>=== Prerequisites === <!--T:58--></translate>
* <translate><!--T:59-->
Before starting the SEP sesam installation, make sure that you are logged in as root.</translate>
 
* <translate><!--T:60-->
To install any of the SEP sesam components ([[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#SEP_sesam_Server|SEP sesam Server]], [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#RDS|RDS]], [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#SBC|Client]] or [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#GUI|GUI]]), you will require an installation file which can be downloaded from [http://download.sep.de/linux/ Linux download]. Make sure to download the correct file for your processor type.</translate>
 
* <translate><!--T:61-->
SEP sesam RPM packages already include PostgreSQL and Java Runtime Environment. However, for some older SEP sesam versions, you may have to install the PostgreSQL manually. For details, see  [[Special:MyLanguage/4_4_3:Installing_PostgreSQL|Installing PostgreSQL]].</translate>
 
* <translate><!--T:62-->
SEP sesam uses network resolution for server to client communication. Before installing, you should test DNS name resolution by simply pinging (using both, long and short name) from server to client and back. For details on DNS resolution check, see [[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_check_DNS_configuration|How to check DNS configuration]].</translate>
 
*<translate><!--T:63-->
Ensure that any used SCSI devices are recognized by the operating system to which you are installing SEP sesam. SEP sesam checks the SCSI bus attached storage devices during the installation and adds its data to the database. SEP sesam can only see devices recognized by the operating system.</translate>
 
*<translate><!--T:64-->
It is recommended to disable firewall to avoid problems during the SEP sesam installation. Once SEP sesam is installed, you can enable the firewall with exceptions made for the SEP sesam services.</translate>
 
*<translate><!--T:66-->
For details on SEP sesam default ports, see [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#TCPIP_ports|Which are SEP sesam default TCPIP ports?]]</translate>
 
<translate>===SEP sesam Server installation=== <!--T:69-->
 
===== {{anchor|distributions}}SLES-based distributions ===== <!--T:73-->
 
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SLES includes the standard tool ''zypper'' which is common for package management. With this tool packages can be installed (and uninstalled) in the command line.
 
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The SEP sesam Server package includes all dependencies that are needed for standard SEP sesam Server installation. For details on the supported SLES versions, see  [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_OS_and_Database_Support_Matrix#Linux|SEP sesam OS and Database Support Matrix]]. 
 
<!--T:152-->
To install the SEP sesam Server, use the following command:</translate>
# zypper install sesam_srv''<version.OS.system_type>''
 
<translate>===== {{anchor|RHEL}}RHEL/CentOS-based distributions ===== <!--T:86-->
 
<!--T:88-->
All RHEL- and CentOS-based distributions include the standard tool ''yum'' which is common for package management. With this tool packages can be installed (and uninstalled) in the command line.
 
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The SEP sesam Server package includes all dependencies that are needed for standard SEP sesam Server installation. For details on the supported RHEL/CentOS-based versions, see [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_OS_and_Database_Support_Matrix#Linux|SEP sesam OS and Database Support Matrix]].</translate>
 
<translate><!--T:170-->
To install the SEP sesam Server, use the following command:</translate>
# yum install sesam_srv''<version.OS.system_type>''
{{<translate><!--T:67-->
note</translate>|<translate><!--T:68-->
On RHEL, the SEP sesam installation changes the permissions of <tt>/var/run/postgresql</tt> to grant SEP sesam users PostgreSQL access privileges.</translate>}}
 
<translate>===== {{anchor|debian}}Debian-based distributions ===== <!--T:81-->
 
<!--T:82-->
Debian-based distribution (Debian/Ubuntu/UCS) includes the standard tool ''apt-get'' which is common for package management. With this tool packages can be installed (and uninstalled) in the command line.


If you have a problem or questions regarding installation, also check [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#installation_and_configuration|FAQ: Installation and configuration]].
<!--T:154-->
The SEP sesam Server package includes all dependencies that are needed for standard SEP sesam Server installation. For details on the supported Debian-based versions, see [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_OS_and_Database_Support_Matrix#Linux|SEP sesam OS and Database Support Matrix]].


==Linux ==
<!--T:155-->
SEP provides RPM packages for the most common Linux distributions (for example, SuSE and RedHat) and DEB files for Debian Linux distributions. The latter run on most Debian-based distributions, such as Ubuntu.
To install the SEP sesam Server, use the following command:</translate>
=== Prerequisites ===
root@hostname#: apt-get install sesam_srv
* Before starting the SEP sesam installation, make sure that you are logged in as a local administrator or domain administrator.
* To install any of the SEP sesam components ([[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#SEP_sesam_Server|SEP sesam Server]], [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#RDS|RDS]], [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#SBC|Client]] or [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#GUI|GUI]]), you will require an installation file which can be downloaded from [http://download.sep.de/linux/ Linux download]. Make sure to download the correct file for your processor type.
* If you are planning to install a server (including the GUI) or the GUI, Java Runtime Environment must be installed on the system. For details on the required Java version, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Java_Compatibility_Matrix|Java Compatibility Matrix]].
* SEP sesam uses network resolution for server to client communication. Before installing, you should test DNS name resolution by simply pinging (using both, long and short name) from server to client and back. For details on DNS resolution check, see [[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_check_DNS_configuration|How to check DNS configuration]].
*Ensure that any used SCSI devices are recognized by the operating system to which you are installing SEP sesam. SEP sesam checks the SCSI bus attached storage devices during the installation and adds its data to the database. SEP sesam can only see devices recognized by the operating system.
*It is recommended to disable firewall to avoid problems during the SEP sesam installation. Once SEP sesam is installed, you can enable the firewall with exceptions made for the SEP sesam services.
*For details on SEP sesam default ports, see [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#TCPIP_ports|Which are SEP sesam default TCPIP ports?]]


{{note|On RHEL, the SEP sesam installation changes the permissions of <tt>/var/run/postgresql</tt>to grant SEP sesam users PostgreSQL access privileges. }}
<translate><!--T:156-->
=== SEP sesam Server installation ===
Use the following command to install *.deb files:</translate>
To install the SEP sesam Server, select the ''linux'' directory on the CD/DVD or the download folder where you saved the SEP sesam Server installation package.
dpkg -i sesam-srv<version.system_type>.deb


*Use the following command to install *.rpm files:
{{<translate><!--T:157-->
note</translate>|<translate><!--T:158-->
Installing SEP sesam on Debian and Ubuntu requires additional steps. For details, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Debian_Repository|Debian Repository]].</translate>}}


rpm -Uvh sesam_srv''<Version.OS.SystemTyp>''.rpm
<translate>=== SEP sesam Client installation === <!--T:94-->


*Use the following command to install *.deb files:
<!--T:95-->
To install the SEP sesam Client, select the download folder where you have saved the SEP sesam Client installation package.</translate>


dpkg -i sesam-srv''<Version.SystemTyp>''.deb
<ul><li><translate><!--T:159-->
For SLES based distributions, use the following command:</translate></li>


The SEP sesam Server installation includes a GUI which is automatically installed. If the display variable has been set, the GUI starts immediately after the installation is completed. To start the GUI manually, use the following command:
# zypper install sesam_cli''<version.OS.system_type>''


/opt/sesam/bin/gui/sesam_gui
<li><translate><!--T:160-->
For RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux), use the following command:</translate></li>


=== SEP sesam Client installation ===
# yum install sesam_cli''<version.OS.system_type>''
To install the SEP sesam Client, select the ''linux'' directory on the CD/DVD or the download folder where you saved the SEP sesam Client installation package.


*Use the following command to install *.rpm files:
<li><translate><!--T:161-->
For Debian-based distributions, use the following command:</translate></li>
root@hostname#: apt-get install sesam-cli


rpm -Uvh sesam_cli''<Version.OS.SystemTyp>''.rpm
<translate><!--T:97-->
Use the following command to install *.deb files:</translate>


*Use the following command to install *.deb files:
dpkg -i sesam-cli''<version.system_type>''.deb


dpkg -i sesam-cli''<Version.SystemTyp>''.deb
{{<translate><!--T:162-->
note</translate>|<translate><!--T:163-->
Installing SEP sesam on Debian and Ubuntu requires additional steps. For details, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Debian_Repository|Debian Repository]].</translate>}}
</ul>


Run the following command on the client to grant the SEP sesam Server access rights and to allow it to contact and backup the client:
<translate><!--T:98-->
Run the following command on the client to grant the SEP sesam Server access rights and to allow it to contact and backup the client:</translate>


  /opt/sesam/bin/sesam/sm_setup set_client ''<SEP sesam Server Name>''
  /opt/sesam/bin/sesam/sm_setup set_client ''<SEP sesam Server Name>''


If you have a problem or questions regarding installation, also check [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#installation_and_configuration|FAQ: Installation and configuration]].
<translate><!--T:99-->
If you have a problem or questions regarding installation, also check [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#installation_and_configuration|FAQ: Installation and configuration]].</translate>
 
<!--====Fujitsu FlexFrame environments====
After the SEP sesam Client package has been installed onto the master image, execute the <code>sm_install_flex_frame.sh</code> script in order to move the writable directories to a private area for each node. The script resides in <code>/opt/sesam/skel/templates</code>. Note that all client nodes share the installation's <tt>ini</tt> directory (and therefore the client configuration) of the SEP sesam Client installation. Check with Klaus?-->
<translate>=== SEP sesam GUI installation === <!--T:100-->
The SEP sesam GUI package have to be installed separately. The SEP sesam Server installation package already includes a GUI, which is installed automatically.
 
<!--T:101-->
To install the SEP sesam GUI, select the download folder where you have saved the SEP sesam GUI installation package.</translate>
 
<ul><li><translate><!--T:164-->
For SLES based distributions, use the following command:</li></translate>


====Fujitsu FlexFrame environments====
# zypper install sesam_gui''<version.OS.system_type>''
After the SEP sesam Client package has been installed onto the master image, execute the <code>sm_install_flex_frame.sh</code> script in order to move the writable directories to a private area for each node. The script resides in <code>/opt/sesam/skel/templates</code>. Note that all client nodes share the installation's <tt>ini</tt> directory (and therefore the client configuration) of the SEP sesam Client installation.


=== SEP sesam GUI installation ===
<li><translate><!--T:165-->
The SEP sesam GUI package can be installed individually or together with a SEP sesam Client. The SEP sesam Server installation package already includes a GUI, which is installed automatically.
For RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux), use the following command:</li></translate>


To install the SEP sesam GUI, select the ''linux'' directory on the CD/DVD or the download folder where you saved the SEP sesam GUI installation package.
# yum install sesam_gui''<version.OS.system_type>''


*Use the following command to install *.rpm files:
<li><translate><!--T:166-->
For Debian-based distributions, use the following command:</li></translate>
root@hostname#: apt-get install sesam-gui


rpm -Uvh sesam_gui''<Version.OS.SystemTyp>''.rpm
<translate>
<!--T:167-->
Use the following command to install *.deb files:</translate>


*Use the following command to install *.deb files:
dpkg -i sesam-gui''<version.system_type>''.deb


dpkg -i sesam-gui''<Version.SystemTyp>''.deb
{{<translate><!--T:168-->
note</translate>|<translate><!--T:169-->
Installing SEP sesam on Debian and Ubuntu requires additional steps. For details, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Debian_Repository|Debian Repository]].</translate>}}
</ul>


On KDE and Gnome, the installation generates a link on the root user desktop to start the GUI. This link must target the correct SEP sesam Server. Open the link properties and add the following parameter to the command line:
<translate><!--T:104-->
On KDE and Gnome, the installation generates a link on the root user desktop to start the GUI. This link must target the correct SEP sesam Server. Open the link properties and add the following parameter to the command line:</translate>


  -S ''<SEP sesam Server Name>''
  -S ''<SEP sesam Server Name>''


<translate><!--T:105-->
If you have a problem or questions regarding installation, also check [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#installation_and_configuration|FAQ: Installation and configuration]].
If you have a problem or questions regarding installation, also check [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#installation_and_configuration|FAQ: Installation and configuration]].


==Mac OS X==
=={{anchor|aix}}AIX== <!--T:131-->
For reference which AIX versions are supported and which components are available for AIX, check [[SEP_sesam_OS_and_Database_Support_Matrix#AIX|SEP sesam OS and Database Support Matrix]].
 
===Prerequisites=== <!--T:135--></translate> <!--T:132-->
<ul><li><translate><!--T:136-->
Before starting the SEP sesam installation, make sure that you are logged in as the root user.</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:137-->
To install either of the available SEP sesam components for AIX: [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#SBC|SEP sesam Client]] or [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#RDS|Remote Tape Server]], special RPM packages have to be installed with the standard RPM package manager (part of the AIX default installation). You can download the required RPM packages from ''SEP Download Center'': http://download.sep.de/unix/aix/7/rpm/ and copy them to the AIX system to {{path|/tmp/rpm-packages/}}. Then install them via RPM:</translate></li>
cd /tmp/rpm-packages/
rpm -i *
<li><translate><!--T:138-->
If you are planning to install a GUI, Java Runtime Environment must be installed on the system. For details on the required Java version, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Java_Compatibility_Matrix|Java Compatibility Matrix]].</translate></li></ul>
 
<translate>===SEP sesam Remote Tape Server or client installation=== <!--T:139--></translate><!--T:133-->
<ol><li><translate><!--T:140-->
To install Remote Tape Server, download the ''rts'' software package (<tt>sesam_rts*</tt>) from the SEP Download Center at http://download.sep.de/unix/aix/7/ and copy it to the {{path|/tmp}} directory on your AIX system. If you are installing a client, download the ''cli'' software package.</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:141-->
Unzip the archive by using the following commands:</translate></li>
gunzip sesam-rts-<version>-aix_powerpc.tgz
tar -xvf sesam-rts-<version>-aix_powerpc.tar
 
<!--T:134-->
<translate><!--T:142-->
A new directory {{Path|sesam_rts_<version>}} is created:</translate>
# tar -xvf sesam-rts-4.4.2.58-aix_powerpc.tar
x sesam_rts_4.4.2.58
x sesam_rts_4.4.2.58/aix_rts.4.4.2.58.tgz, 22440192 bytes, 43829 media blocks.
x sesam_rts_4.4.2.58/sm_setup, 2168068 bytes, 4235 media blocks.
<li><translate><!--T:143-->
Go to the unzipped directory</translate></li>
cd sesam_rts_<version>
<li><translate><!--T:144-->
Execute the setup executable <tt>sm_setup</tt> as the root user:</translate></li>
# cd sesam_rts_<version>
# ./sm_setup
<li><translate><!--T:145-->
Follow the wizard and select the relevant components that you wish to install, ''tapeserver'' or ''client'', respectively:</translate></li>
# ./sm_setup
Found 1 valid archive(s): 'aix_rts.4.4.2.58.tgz,'.
What do you want to install? (tapeserver,client)
tapeserver
<li><translate><!--T:146-->
Set the installation directory; the recommended place to install sesam is {{path|/opt/sesam}}. Make sure that there is at least 10 GB of free disk space available. Optionally, choose another installation directory that has enough free space:</translate></li>
In which directory do you want to install (If not existing it will be created):
'''/opt/sesam/'''
In which directory do you want to install (Read-Write):
'''/opt/sesam/'''
<li><translate><!--T:147-->
Specify the SEP sesam Server hostname in your environment; you must provide the DNS hostname of your backup server. The DNS Server must be correctly resolved on the AIX system. For details, see [[Special:MyLanguage/How to check DNS configuration|How to check DNS configuration]].</translate></li>
<translate><!--T:148-->
To which SEP sesam Server should be connected?
'''backupserver.hostname'''</translate>
</ol>
<translate><!--T:149-->
Once you specify all required information, SEP sesam software installation and configuration is started. If you have problems with starting SEP sesam services, check the [[Special:MyLanguage/Troubleshooting Guide|Troubleshooting Guide]].
 
=={{anchor|mac}}Mac OS X== <!--T:106-->
 
<!--T:107-->
Two SEP sesam installation packages are available for Mac OS X: the ''SEP sesam Client'' installation package and the ''SEP sesam GUI'' installation package, which also includes the ''SEP sesam Client''.
Two SEP sesam installation packages are available for Mac OS X: the ''SEP sesam Client'' installation package and the ''SEP sesam GUI'' installation package, which also includes the ''SEP sesam Client''.


<!--T:108-->
SEP sesam Client for Mac OS X 10.8 supports standard file backups with [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#ACL|ACL's]]. [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#disaster_recovery|Disaster recovery]] is '''not''' supported!
SEP sesam Client for Mac OS X 10.8 supports standard file backups with [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#ACL|ACL's]]. [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#disaster_recovery|Disaster recovery]] is '''not''' supported!


===Prerequisites===
===Prerequisites=== <!--T:109--></translate>
* Before starting the SEP sesam installation, make sure that you are logged in as a local administrator or domain administrator.
* <translate><!--T:110-->
* To install any of the SEP sesam components (SEP sesam Client or GUI), you will require an installation file which can be downloaded from [http://download.sep.de download center].
Before starting the SEP sesam installation, make sure that you are logged in as a local administrator or domain administrator.</translate>
* If you are planning to install a GUI, Java Runtime Environment must be installed on the system. For details on the required Java version, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Java_Compatibility_Matrix|Java Compatibility Matrix]].
 
* <translate><!--T:111-->
To install any of the SEP sesam components (SEP sesam Client or GUI), you will require an installation file which can be downloaded from [http://download.sep.de download center].</translate>


===Client installation ===
* <translate><!--T:112-->
If you are planning to install a GUI, Java Runtime Environment must be installed on the system. For details on the required Java version, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Java_Compatibility_Matrix|Java Compatibility Matrix]].</translate>


<ol><li>Select the ''macos'' directory on the CD/DVD or the download folder where you saved the SEP sesam Client installation package.</li>
<translate>===Client installation === <!--T:113--></translate>
<li>To install the SEP sesam Client, double-click the <tt>sesam-cli_''<VersionsID>''-macosx.pkg</tt>file.</li>
 
<li>The SEP sesam Server requires access rights to the Mac OS X client so that it can contact and backup the client. Open the Mac OS X '''System Preferences''', select the '''Sesam Server''' tab and enter the server hostname. Click '''Apply'''. </li>
<ol><li><translate><!--T:114-->
[[Image:InstallSystemPreferencesMacOS en.png|left|link=]]
Select the ''macos'' directory on the CD/DVD or the download folder where you saved the SEP sesam Client installation package.</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:115-->
To install the SEP sesam Client, double-click the <tt>sesam-cli_''<VersionsID>''-macosx.pkg</tt>file.</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:116-->
The SEP sesam Server requires access rights to the Mac OS X client so that it can contact and backup the client. Open the Mac OS X '''System Preferences''', select the '''Sesam Server''' tab and enter the server hostname. Click '''Apply'''.</translate></li>
 
<translate><!--T:117-->
[[Image:InstallSystemPreferencesMacOS en.png|left|link=]]</translate>
<br clear=all></ol>
<br clear=all></ol>


<translate><!--T:118-->
You can verify that the service is running under the '''Sesam Client''' tab.
You can verify that the service is running under the '''Sesam Client''' tab.


===GUI installation ===
===GUI installation === <!--T:119--></translate>


<ol><li>Select the ''macos'' directory on the CD/DVD or the download folder where you saved the SEP sesam GUI installation package.</li>
<ol><li><translate><!--T:120-->
<li>To install the SEP sesam Client, double-click the <tt>sesam-cli_''<VersionsID>''-macosx.pkg</tt>file.</li>
Select the ''macos'' directory on the CD/DVD or the download folder where you saved the SEP sesam GUI installation package.</translate></li>
<li>The SEP sesam Server requires access rights to the Mac OS X client (included in the GUI package) so that it can contact and backup the client. Open the Mac OS X '''System Preferences''', select the '''Sesam Server''' tab and enter the server hostname. Click '''Apply'''.</li>
<li><translate><!--T:121-->
To install the SEP sesam Client, double-click the <tt>sesam-cli_''<VersionsID>''-macosx.pkg</tt>file.</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:122-->
The SEP sesam Server requires access rights to the Mac OS X client (included in the GUI package) so that it can contact and backup the client. Open the Mac OS X '''System Preferences''', select the '''Sesam Server''' tab and enter the server hostname. Click '''Apply'''.</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:123-->
You can verify that the service is running under the '''Sesam Client''' tab.</translate></li>
<li><translate><!--T:124-->
You can connect to a SEP sesam GUI server under the '''Sesam GUI''' tab. To start the GUI, enter the name of the GUI server, select the language and click '''Start Sesam GUI'''.</translate></li>
<translate><!--T:125-->
[[Image:InstallSystemPreferencesMacOSGUI en.png|left|link=]]</translate>
<br clear=all></ol>


<li>You can verify that the service is running under the '''Sesam Client''' tab.</li>
<translate><!--T:126-->
If you have a problem or questions regarding installation, also check [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#installation_and_configuration|FAQ: Installation and configuration]].


<li>You can connect to a SEP sesam GUI server under the '''Sesam GUI''' tab. To start the GUI, enter the name of the GUI server, select the language and click '''Start Sesam GUI'''.</li>
== Univention UCS == <!--T:150-->
[[Image:InstallSystemPreferencesMacOSGUI en.png|left|link=]]
Download SEP sesam Server from [https://www.univention.de/produkte/univention-app-center/app-katalog/sep-sesam/ Univention app center] and activate it. When your Univention server is already installed, you can also go to the Univention App Center and follow the installation instructions.  
<br clear=all></ol>
 
==What is next?== <!--T:127-->


If you have a problem or questions regarding installation, also check [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#installation_and_configuration|FAQ: Installation and configuration]].
<!--T:128-->
== What is next? ==
[[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Configuration_–_First_Steps|SEP sesam Configuration – First Steps]]


[[Setting up SEP sesam Environment]]
== See also== <!--T:129-->


== See also==
<!--T:130-->
[[Special:MyLanguage/Automatic_Installation_and_Update|Automatic Installation and Update for Windows]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Updating_SEP_sesam|Updating SEP sesam]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Linux_Service_packs|Linux Service Packs]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_Sesam_CLI|SEP sesam CLI]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#installation_and_configuration|FAQ: Installation and configuration]]
[[Special:MyLanguage/Automatic_Installation_On_Windows|Automatic Installation on Windows]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Updating_SEP_sesam|Updating SEP sesam]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Applying_Service_Packs_on_Linux|Applying Service Packs on Linux]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Debian_Repository|Debian Repository]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_Sesam_CLI|SEP sesam CLI]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#installation_and_configuration|FAQ: Installation and configuration]]</translate>

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Any form of reproduction of the contents or parts of this manual is allowed only with the express written permission from SEP AG. When compiling and designing user documentation SEP AG uses great diligence and attempts to deliver accurate and correct information. However, SEP AG cannot issue a guarantee for the contents of this manual.

Docs latest icon.png Welcome to the latest SEP sesam documentation version 4.4.3/4.4.3 Grolar. For previous documentation version(s), check Documentation archive. You can also download PDF version of the SEP sesam Quick Install Guide.


Overview

A complete SEP sesam environment consists of different modules, which can be combined according to your needs to implement optimized backup. Modules interact with one another through SEP APIs which are also used for interaction with another software.

Essential modules of each SEP sesam environment are: SEP sesam Server, SEP sesam GUI, SEP sesam Remote Device Server (RDS), and SEP sesam Client(s). Each module is installed separately. The SEP sesam environment is managed centrally by the SEP sesam GUI.

SEP sesam also provides additional modules and functionality that enable consistent backup of databases (Oracle, MS SQL, IBM DB2, Informix SAP R/3, etc.), applications (like SAP), groupware systems, and virtualization environments. Some of these extensions are already a part of a Client package, and some require a separate license in order to function. For details on licenses, see Licensing. Check SEP sesam OS and Database Support Matrix to learn what is supported on which platforms. For list of all supported extensions and their configuration, see Extensions.

Once you have determined how you want to set up your SEP sesam environment, you can install the required components. Note that the installation procedure depends on the platform on which you are installing a SEP sesam package. Also, the procedure for installing different packages might differ.

SEP sesam Server hardware requirements

Hardware requirements/en

Microsoft Windows installation

Prerequisites

  • Before starting the SEP sesam installation, make sure that you are logged in as a local administrator or domain administrator.
  • For remote access via remote desktop connection (RDC), the RDC administrator needs the same access rights as the local administrator.
  • To install any of the SEP sesam components (SEP sesam Server, RDS, Client or GUI), (you will require an installation file which can be downloaded from Windows download. Make sure to download the correct file for your processor type.
  • If you are planning to install a server (including the GUI) or the GUI, Java Runtime Environment (JRE) must be installed on the system. For details on the required Java version, see Java Compatibility Matrix.
  • The .Net Framework 4 is required for server installation and can be deselected for all other SEP sesam components during installation.
  • x86 operating systems with more than 3.25 GB RAM must either reduce the amount of RAM to below to 3.25 GB or migrate to an x64 operating system. This is necessary because SEP sesam requires 64 KB blocks for LTO (Linear Tape Open) whereas an x86 system can only write 32 KB blocks to tape drive because the PAE (Physical Address Extension) is automatically activated. Also, a loader cannot be accessed properly by SEP sesam.
  • SEP sesam uses name resolution for server to client communication. Before installing, you should test DNS name resolution by simply pinging (using both, long and short name) from server to client and back. For details on DNS resolution check, see How to check DNS configuration.
  • Ensure that any used SCSI devices are recognized by the operating system to which you are installing SEP sesam. SEP sesam checks the SCSI bus attached storage devices during the installation and adds its data to the database. SEP sesam can only see devices recognized by the operating system.
  • It is recommended to disable firewall to avoid problems during the SEP sesam installation. Once SEP sesam is installed, you can enable the firewall with exceptions made for the SEP sesam services.
  • For details on SEP sesam default ports, see Which are SEP sesam default TCPIP ports?

Installation

SEP sesam provides four installation packages: SEP sesam Client, SEP sesam GUI, SEP sesam RDS and SEP sesam Server (includes the Client and GUI components). In the installation example below, we will use the SEP sesam Server installation package.

  1. Locate the download folder where you saved the SEP sesam installation package and double-click the sesam-srv-<Version_ID>-windows.x<SysType>.exe file to start the installation. Note that on Windows 7, you must explicitly execute the .exe file as administrator even if you are logged in as an administrator. Select your installation language and click Next.
  2. Agree to the license agreement and click Next again.
  3. Choose whether you want the the SEP sesam services to run under the Standard system accountor a Custom user account. It is recommended to give the SEP sesam Server services a Domain user account belonging to the Domain admins and the Local administrators groups. After choosing a user account, click Next.
  4. InstallStartAs en.png
  5. Select an installation directory for the program files (including the folders <SESAM_ROOT>\bin and <SESAM_ROOT>\skel) and the application data (including the folder <SESAM_ROOT>\var. This folder requires significant storage space if installing a server). Click Next.
  6. InstallChangeInstallationFolder en.png
  7. In the next window, select which of the four SEP sesam components you want to install (SEP sesam Server, SEP sesam Remote Device, SEP sesam GUI or SEP sesam Client). There is an additional option of installing a GUI with the SEP sesam Remote Device and a client with the SEP sesam GUI.
  8. InstallSesamFeatures en.png
  9. After selecting a component, click Next.
    Information sign.png Note
    SEP sesam Server package already includes all other components. If you are installing a Remote Device Server (RDS), you can also include a GUI. If you are installing a GUI, you can also include the Client.
  10. Depending on which components you are installing, proceed accordingly:
    • If you are installing the SEP sesam Server, click Install and then Finish to complete the installation.
    • If you are installing the SEP sesam RDS, SEP sesam GUI or SEP sesam Client, type the name of the SEP sesam Server (in the example below, the name of the server is Informatix).
    Information sign.png Note
    You must enter the hostname and not the IP address of the SEP sesam Server. The server name may not contain underscores.

    InstallServerName en.png

  11. Click Next. The firewall information dialog is only intended for purposes of information. Take note of the information and click OK. Click Install to install the selected SEP sesam component and then click Finish to complete the installation.

If you have a problem or questions regarding installation, also check FAQ: Installation and configuration.

Linux

SEP sesam provides RPM packages for the most common Linux distributions (for example, SuSE and RedHat) and DEB files for Debian Linux distributions. The latter run on most Debian-based distributions, such as Ubuntu. For details on Debian packages, see Debian Repository.

Prerequisites

  • Before starting the SEP sesam installation, make sure that you are logged in as root.
  • To install any of the SEP sesam components (SEP sesam Server, RDS, Client or GUI), you will require an installation file which can be downloaded from Linux download. Make sure to download the correct file for your processor type.
  • SEP sesam RPM packages already include PostgreSQL and Java Runtime Environment. However, for some older SEP sesam versions, you may have to install the PostgreSQL manually. For details, see Installing PostgreSQL.
  • SEP sesam uses network resolution for server to client communication. Before installing, you should test DNS name resolution by simply pinging (using both, long and short name) from server to client and back. For details on DNS resolution check, see How to check DNS configuration.
  • Ensure that any used SCSI devices are recognized by the operating system to which you are installing SEP sesam. SEP sesam checks the SCSI bus attached storage devices during the installation and adds its data to the database. SEP sesam can only see devices recognized by the operating system.
  • It is recommended to disable firewall to avoid problems during the SEP sesam installation. Once SEP sesam is installed, you can enable the firewall with exceptions made for the SEP sesam services.

SEP sesam Server installation

SLES-based distributions

SLES includes the standard tool zypper which is common for package management. With this tool packages can be installed (and uninstalled) in the command line.

The SEP sesam Server package includes all dependencies that are needed for standard SEP sesam Server installation. For details on the supported SLES versions, see SEP sesam OS and Database Support Matrix.

To install the SEP sesam Server, use the following command:

# zypper install sesam_srv<version.OS.system_type>
RHEL/CentOS-based distributions

All RHEL- and CentOS-based distributions include the standard tool yum which is common for package management. With this tool packages can be installed (and uninstalled) in the command line.

The SEP sesam Server package includes all dependencies that are needed for standard SEP sesam Server installation. For details on the supported RHEL/CentOS-based versions, see SEP sesam OS and Database Support Matrix.

To install the SEP sesam Server, use the following command:

# yum install sesam_srv<version.OS.system_type>
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On RHEL, the SEP sesam installation changes the permissions of /var/run/postgresql to grant SEP sesam users PostgreSQL access privileges.
Debian-based distributions

Debian-based distribution (Debian/Ubuntu/UCS) includes the standard tool apt-get which is common for package management. With this tool packages can be installed (and uninstalled) in the command line.

The SEP sesam Server package includes all dependencies that are needed for standard SEP sesam Server installation. For details on the supported Debian-based versions, see SEP sesam OS and Database Support Matrix.

To install the SEP sesam Server, use the following command:

root@hostname#: apt-get install sesam_srv

Use the following command to install *.deb files:

dpkg -i sesam-srv<version.system_type>.deb
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Installing SEP sesam on Debian and Ubuntu requires additional steps. For details, see Debian Repository.

SEP sesam Client installation

To install the SEP sesam Client, select the download folder where you have saved the SEP sesam Client installation package.

  • For SLES based distributions, use the following command:
  • # zypper install sesam_cli<version.OS.system_type>
  • For RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux), use the following command:
  • # yum install sesam_cli<version.OS.system_type>
  • For Debian-based distributions, use the following command:
  • root@hostname#: apt-get install sesam-cli Use the following command to install *.deb files: dpkg -i sesam-cli<version.system_type>.deb
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    Installing SEP sesam on Debian and Ubuntu requires additional steps. For details, see Debian Repository.

Run the following command on the client to grant the SEP sesam Server access rights and to allow it to contact and backup the client:

/opt/sesam/bin/sesam/sm_setup set_client <SEP sesam Server Name>

If you have a problem or questions regarding installation, also check FAQ: Installation and configuration.

SEP sesam GUI installation

The SEP sesam GUI package have to be installed separately. The SEP sesam Server installation package already includes a GUI, which is installed automatically.

To install the SEP sesam GUI, select the download folder where you have saved the SEP sesam GUI installation package.

  • For SLES based distributions, use the following command:
  • # zypper install sesam_gui<version.OS.system_type>
  • For RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux), use the following command:
  • # yum install sesam_gui<version.OS.system_type>
  • For Debian-based distributions, use the following command:
  • root@hostname#: apt-get install sesam-gui Use the following command to install *.deb files: dpkg -i sesam-gui<version.system_type>.deb
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    Installing SEP sesam on Debian and Ubuntu requires additional steps. For details, see Debian Repository.

On KDE and Gnome, the installation generates a link on the root user desktop to start the GUI. This link must target the correct SEP sesam Server. Open the link properties and add the following parameter to the command line:

-S <SEP sesam Server Name>

If you have a problem or questions regarding installation, also check FAQ: Installation and configuration.

AIX

For reference which AIX versions are supported and which components are available for AIX, check SEP sesam OS and Database Support Matrix.

Prerequisites

  • Before starting the SEP sesam installation, make sure that you are logged in as the root user.
  • To install either of the available SEP sesam components for AIX: SEP sesam Client or Remote Tape Server, special RPM packages have to be installed with the standard RPM package manager (part of the AIX default installation). You can download the required RPM packages from SEP Download Center: http://download.sep.de/unix/aix/7/rpm/ and copy them to the AIX system to /tmp/rpm-packages/. Then install them via RPM:
  • cd /tmp/rpm-packages/ rpm -i *
  • If you are planning to install a GUI, Java Runtime Environment must be installed on the system. For details on the required Java version, see Java Compatibility Matrix.

SEP sesam Remote Tape Server or client installation

  1. To install Remote Tape Server, download the rts software package (sesam_rts*) from the SEP Download Center at http://download.sep.de/unix/aix/7/ and copy it to the /tmp directory on your AIX system. If you are installing a client, download the cli software package.
  2. Unzip the archive by using the following commands:
  3. gunzip sesam-rts-<version>-aix_powerpc.tgz tar -xvf sesam-rts-<version>-aix_powerpc.tar A new directory sesam_rts_<version> is created: # tar -xvf sesam-rts-4.4.2.58-aix_powerpc.tar x sesam_rts_4.4.2.58 x sesam_rts_4.4.2.58/aix_rts.4.4.2.58.tgz, 22440192 bytes, 43829 media blocks. x sesam_rts_4.4.2.58/sm_setup, 2168068 bytes, 4235 media blocks.
  4. Go to the unzipped directory
  5. cd sesam_rts_<version>
  6. Execute the setup executable sm_setup as the root user:
  7. # cd sesam_rts_<version> # ./sm_setup
  8. Follow the wizard and select the relevant components that you wish to install, tapeserver or client, respectively:
  9. # ./sm_setup Found 1 valid archive(s): 'aix_rts.4.4.2.58.tgz,'. What do you want to install? (tapeserver,client) tapeserver
  10. Set the installation directory; the recommended place to install sesam is /opt/sesam. Make sure that there is at least 10 GB of free disk space available. Optionally, choose another installation directory that has enough free space:
  11. In which directory do you want to install (If not existing it will be created): /opt/sesam/ In which directory do you want to install (Read-Write): /opt/sesam/
  12. Specify the SEP sesam Server hostname in your environment; you must provide the DNS hostname of your backup server. The DNS Server must be correctly resolved on the AIX system. For details, see How to check DNS configuration.
  13. To which SEP sesam Server should be connected? backupserver.hostname

Once you specify all required information, SEP sesam software installation and configuration is started. If you have problems with starting SEP sesam services, check the Troubleshooting Guide.

Mac OS X

Two SEP sesam installation packages are available for Mac OS X: the SEP sesam Client installation package and the SEP sesam GUI installation package, which also includes the SEP sesam Client.

SEP sesam Client for Mac OS X 10.8 supports standard file backups with ACL's. Disaster recovery is not supported!

Prerequisites

  • Before starting the SEP sesam installation, make sure that you are logged in as a local administrator or domain administrator.
  • To install any of the SEP sesam components (SEP sesam Client or GUI), you will require an installation file which can be downloaded from download center.
  • If you are planning to install a GUI, Java Runtime Environment must be installed on the system. For details on the required Java version, see Java Compatibility Matrix.

Client installation

  1. Select the macos directory on the CD/DVD or the download folder where you saved the SEP sesam Client installation package.
  2. To install the SEP sesam Client, double-click the sesam-cli_<VersionsID>-macosx.pkgfile.
  3. The SEP sesam Server requires access rights to the Mac OS X client so that it can contact and backup the client. Open the Mac OS X System Preferences, select the Sesam Server tab and enter the server hostname. Click Apply.
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You can verify that the service is running under the Sesam Client tab.

GUI installation

  1. Select the macos directory on the CD/DVD or the download folder where you saved the SEP sesam GUI installation package.
  2. To install the SEP sesam Client, double-click the sesam-cli_<VersionsID>-macosx.pkgfile.
  3. The SEP sesam Server requires access rights to the Mac OS X client (included in the GUI package) so that it can contact and backup the client. Open the Mac OS X System Preferences, select the Sesam Server tab and enter the server hostname. Click Apply.
  4. You can verify that the service is running under the Sesam Client tab.
  5. You can connect to a SEP sesam GUI server under the Sesam GUI tab. To start the GUI, enter the name of the GUI server, select the language and click Start Sesam GUI.
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If you have a problem or questions regarding installation, also check FAQ: Installation and configuration.

Univention UCS

Download SEP sesam Server from Univention app center and activate it. When your Univention server is already installed, you can also go to the Univention App Center and follow the installation instructions.

What is next?

SEP sesam Configuration – First Steps

See also

Automatic Installation on WindowsUpdating SEP sesamApplying Service Packs on LinuxDebian RepositorySEP sesam CLIFAQ: Installation and configuration