Before you install

You should do the following tasks before you install Continuous Protection Server:


Review the guidelines for installing Continuous Protection Server for information about the order in which the components should be installed.

See Guidelines for installation.

Run the Environment Check tool to check for issues that could affect the installation.

See Checking your environment before installation.

If you are upgrading from a previous version, review the product documentation for any compatibility issues that could affect the installation.

See Upgrading to Continuous Protection Server 2010.

Review the Readme file for information about incompatible products that should be turned off or uninstalled before you install Continuous Protection Server.

See File system filter driver compatibility.

Review the product documentation for information about setting up the service account for Continuous Protection Server.

See Understanding the Continuous Protection Server service account.

Verify that the systems on which you want to install Continuous Protection Server and its components meet the system requirements.

See System requirements for the product.

Configure your firewall to allow traffic through the ports that are used by Continuous Protection Server.

See Firewall support .

Before you install