LANBak  2.0
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Flux2Fusion LANBak Server 2.0

Installing the Server software

LANBak Server can be installed on any PC running either Windows NT4 (SP6), 2000, XP, or 2003 Microsoft operating systems. 

When choosing an appropriate computer to become a LANBak Server it is important to consider where the backed-up data set will reside.  Typically this will either be an internal hard drive or a removable, external hard drive (USB2 only - USB1 is not supported).

NOTE: If you are using LANBak as your sole backup strategy, it is recommended that you use at least 2 removable hard drives for storage of your backup data (rotating hard-drives, with at least 1 kept off-site similar to a traditional tape backup regime is highly recommended).

Before you begin

Before you install the Server software you must perform the following steps:

  1. Choose an appropriate computer to become your LANBak Server (see notes above).
  2. Check that the machine meets the minimum requirements for LANBak Server.
  3. Ensure you have the correct 'Product Key' and 'License Key' to use during the install process (full product only) .  You must use the same product key for all installed instances of LANBak server on your network.

Licensing

LANBak Server is licensed on a per-Server basis.  Additionally, each connecting client computer must also be licenesed.  The 'License Key' supplied when the product was purchased relates to the number of concurrent client connections that can be made to the Server (the number of computers that can back their data up to the server or use LANBak services generally on the network).

Additional licenses can be purchased for both Server and Clients by contacting sales@flux2fusion.com or calling +44 (0)1993 772263.

Installing LANBak Server

To install the Server software perform the following steps:

  1. Run the LANBakServer20WebSetup.exe file the start the setup process.
  2. Wait for 3rd-party components to be downloaded and installed.  LANBak requires the Microsoft .NET framework v1.1 to be installed.  If this component is not already present on the computer it will be downloaded and installed automatically.
  3. After the .NET framework has been installed, please read the License Agreement shown.  Click 'Yes' if you agree with the license statement.
  4. When prompted, enter your username, company name (if applicable) and your LANBak 'Product Key' assigned when you purchased the software (not applicable to demo versions).  Here you can also choose whether to install the system for use by all users of the computer or just yourself (this option only applies to preview/restore and on-demand backup options available in the UI).  Click 'Next' once you have finished with this screen.
  5. Now enter your 'License Key' (full product only).  Click 'Next'.
  6. Next, choose a different location to the suggested install folder if you wish.  Click 'Next'.
  7. Check the current install settings then click 'Next' to start installing the files.  Setup will complete in a few seconds.
  8. If setup completes successfully, you will be prompted to view the readme file and also to configure and start the LANBak Server system using the LANBak Server Manager program.  Clicking finish will start Server Manager.

Next step: Configuring LANBak Server...