This procedure guides you through a typical install of SQLsafe. A typical install sets up all SQLsafe components on the same computer. Use this procedure for first-time installs and evaluation installs.

Before you begin the installation process, ensure you review:

• Product components and architecture
• Hardware, software, permission, and port requirements
• Supported installation scenarios

Start the setup program

You can install SQLsafe on any computer that meets or exceeds the product requirements.

To start installing SQLsafe:

1. Log on with an administrator account to the computer on which you want to install SQLsafe.
2. Close all open applications.
3. Run Setup.exe in the root of the installation kit.
4. Click All components on the Install section of the Welcome window.
5. Click Run to proceed with the installation file.
6. On the Welcome wizard window of the setup program, click Next.
7. Review and accept the license agreement by clicking I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next.

Choose where you want to install SQLsafe and who should use the product on this computer

You can use the default install location or specify a different location. For your first install, we recommend using the default location.

To choose a different location:

Click Change to navigate to the location you want to use, and then click Next.

To restrict access:

Choose whether you want any user or only the current user to access this application, and then click Next.

Choose which components you want to install

For your first install, we recommend using the Typical setup type. This type ensures you install and configure all required SQLsafe components, so you can immediately begin using SQLsafe in your environment.

Click Typical, and then click Next.

Choose which SQL Server instance you want to host the Repository database

You can use a SQL Server instance installed locally on this computer or on another computer. For your first install, we recommend using a local instance.

SQLsafe can connect to the selected SQL Server instance using the credentials of your current Windows logon account or a SQL Server login. For your first install, we recommend using your current logon account credentials.

To choose a different instance:

1. Click Browse to select the SQL Server instance you want to use. The Select SQL Server window lists all available instances in your current domain and other trusted domains.
2. Click OK.
3. Click Next.

To specify a SQL Server login:

1. Click Use Microsoft SQL Server authentication, and then click Change.
2. Specify the credentials of a login with sysadmin privileges on that instance, and then click OK.
3. Click Next.

Choose which Windows user account you want the Management Service to use

For your first install, we recommend using your Local System Account for the Management Service account. SQLsafe uses this service account to communicate between the Backup Agent, the Management Console, and the SQLsafe Repository.

To choose a different account:

1. Determine whether your environment uses Windows or SQL authentication, and then pick a secure account that has the appropriate permissions.
2. If you use Windows authentication, click User Account, and then provide the appropriate credentials.
3. If you use SQL authentication, click Use Microsoft SQL Server authentication, provide the appropriate credentials, and then click OK.
4. Click Next.

Choose the account that SQLsafe uses for the Backup Agent service

Specify the account under which the SQLsafe Backup Agent Service will run. This account runs as a Windows service on the computer hosting the managed SQL Server instances. This service account must have System Administrator access to the SQL Server instance.

Specify if you will use a User Account or a Local System Account. For your first install, we recommend you use your Local System Account. If you choose to use a User Account, then you must provide the appropriate credentials.

Choose whether you want to install the SQLsafe XSP

You can install the SQLsafe extended stored procedures (SQLsafe XSP) to all local instances when you install SQLsafe. The SQLsafe XSP extends the Backup Agent so you can integrate SQLsafe backup operations with existing T-SQL backup scripts. You can always deploy the SQLsafe XSP at a later time. 

To skip this install, click No, and then click Next.

By default, the setup program uses the credentials of your Windows logon account to create the SQLsafe extended stored procedures. You can enable the option Using Microsoft SQL Server authentication and specify the respective credentials of a login with sysadmin privileges on that instance. Click Next.

Choose where you want SQLsafe to store backup files 

You can use the default backup location or specify a different location. For your first install, we recommend using the default location (C:\Backup).

If you want to save backup files to a different local folder, type the directory path in the Local Path field or click Browse to search for a specific location, then click Next.

If you want to save backup files to a network share, type a valid path (\\server\share) in the UNC Path field, and then click Next.

Complete the install 

Indicate that you are ready to complete your install and apply the configurations you specified. After install is complete, you can start the Management Console to immediately begin experiencing the benefits SQLsafe provides.

To complete your install:

1. Click Install.
2. Click Finish.

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