# ISO-based installation

This guide details the step-by-step process of installing Storware Backup & Recovery using an ISO image. We'll be using vCenter Hypervisor Manager as an example, but these instructions can be adapted to any Storware-supported Hypervisor Manager.

## Prerequisites:

* Storage Requirements: At least two virtual disks are required for deployment:
  * Disk 1: Minimum 30GB for the operating system and SBR installation.
  * Disk 2: Minimum 200GB for data staging (you will be able to allocate more disk space when required).
* Download the ISO: Visit the Storware repository and download the latest ISO file for deploying the SBR virtual machine.

## Preparation:

1. **Download the ISO:** Visit the Storware repository and download the latest ISO file for deploying the Storware Backup & Recovery virtual machine.

   [Click for current ISO](https://repo.storware.eu/storware/iso/storware-br-current.iso)
2. **Upload the ISO to your Datastore:** Within your virtualization platform's interface, locate the "Datastore" section and upload the downloaded ISO file.

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## Deployment:

1. **Create a New Virtual Machine:** Right-click on the desired folder or datacenter within your virtualization platform and select "New Virtual Machine.

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2. **Configure Virtual Machine Settings:** Follow the prompts in the wizard to complete the virtual machine creation process. Here's a breakdown of the key steps:
   * Enter a descriptive name for your virtual machine.

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   * Allocate storage for the virtual machine from your available datastores

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   * Choose the compatibility mode based on your virtualization platform's requirements.

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   * Select the guest operating system - ideally CentOS Linux 9. If unavailable, choose CentOS 8.

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   * Select the appropriate compute resources (CPU, memory) for your needs.

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   * Refer to the provided screenshot to configure the virtual machine's hardware specifications (CPU cores, memory, etc.).
   * **CD/DVD Drive:**
     * In the next step, select "Datastore ISO File" as the CD/DVD drive source.

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     * Choose the ISO file you uploaded earlier.

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     * Ensure "Connect at power on" is checked for the CD/DVD drive.

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   * **VM Options:** Verify that "Secure Boot" is disabled in the VM Options section.

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   * Review the configuration summary and click "Finish" to create the virtual machine.

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**Starting the Virtual Machine:**

3. Locate the newly deployed virtual machine in your virtualization platform's interface.

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4. **Booting the System:** Power on the virtual machine. You might be redirected to a Storware installation process window.

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5. Typically, pressing "Enter" will initiate the installation process. Wait for it to complete.

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6. You will need to select a disk to be used for both the System and Storware Backup and Recovery. To do this, click on the highlighted field.

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7. Select the desired disk and click "Done."

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p>During the installation, select only the drive designated for the system, the other drives will be used as data storage for your backups automatically during the initial configuration.</p></div>

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8\. After these steps you will be able to click “Begin Installation”.

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9\. The configuration process might require additional steps. Follow the on-screen prompts.

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10\. After a system restart, you should see the Storware installation completion screen.

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## WebUI Access:

With the installation complete, you can access the Storware WebUI using the Linux host's IP address in a web browser.

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**Default Login Credentials:**

* Login: **admin**
* Password: **vPr0tect** (Hint: vPr(zero)tect)


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