
MANAGED BACKUP - REMOTE AGENT INSTALL
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Before you can start backing up data to Nirix Technology’s Remote Backup Server, you need to install the NirixRBA (Remote Backup Agent) onto your computer. For a free trial account, you can visit our web site and sign up for a new account.
Installation instructions for Novell Netware Servers 5.1 & 6.5 only.
Step 1
Download the Novell Netware Remote Backup Agent (RBA) from our website and save it to a temporary directory of your choice (e.g. C:\TEMP)
Step 2
Copy obm-netware.zip to the Netware server you want to install the agent on and backup.
Step 3
Expand the zip file ("obm-netware.zip") to SYS:\RBA
Step 4
Open the Nirix Remote Backup Agent (RBA) by running SYS:\RBA\bin\BackupManager.ncf

Step 5
At the Startup Wizard, ensure that you select the "HTTPS" option for a secure connection to our backup server. In the address field type in "mgbk.nirix.com". You can click the [NEXT] button to continue.

Step 6
If this is the first time you are trying the Nirix Managed Backup service and you do not have a user account, click the Trial Registration option and click [NEXT] to continue. This will allow you to create a new user account for access.

Step 7
In the Login Name field you can type a username of your choosing. In the Password field, please ensure that you enter a strong password! This is important as this password is used to protect your online account from unauthorized access. In the Email Address field, enter a valid email address as the automated email response will send login confirmation credentials to that email address.
Click the [SUBMIT] button to continue.

Step 8
Once you have finished creating your trial user account the Nirix RBA will load up and present you with a screen like the one shown below. At this point you can begin creating a backup set. Please refer to the User's Guide on how to create backup sets

Step 9
You have now successfully logged in to the Nirix RBA and properly authenticated with the Nirix Remote Backup Server. Once you have created a backup set, you should be able to begin backing up right away.
Step 10
For more detailed functions, you can refer to the User Guide here.

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