Ubuntu-Enterprise-Backup

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Introduction

Ubuntu Enterprise Backup is a FREE version of Arkeia Network Backup for Linux Ubuntu LTS (Long Term Support) that is ONLY available on Canonical's public "Third Party Software" repository. This package is NOT available as a direct download from Arkeia Software and can ONLY be installed directly from the Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy) package management tools.

Licensing

30 Day Trial License

Ubuntu Enterprise Backup includes a 30 day trial of Arkeia Network Backup. 

Ubuntu Enterprise Backup Trial License

2           Type-3 Client Agents
2           Flows
1           Drive (for backup to disk (vtl) or for backup to tape)
250 GB      VTL (backup to disk)

Register for Free License

After the 30 day DEMO period has expired, please Register to obtain your permanent Ubuntu-Enterprise-Backup Free License. This permanent license includes the same characteristics as the DEMO mode but has no expiration date. 

Ubuntu Enterprise Backup Free License
 
2           Type-3 Client Agents
2           Flows
1           Drive (for backup to disk (vtl) or for backup to tape)
250 GB      VTL (backup to disk)

License Configuration Options

Two T3 Client Agent licenses allow you to backup any combination of T3 clients.

Backup Server and Client Agent

Backing up the Ubuntu Enterprise Backup server will consume a single T3 agent license.
This configuration will allow you to backup (1) backup server and (1) other T3 client machine.

Configuration Example:

Client Agents Only

If you DO NOT backup the Ubuntu Enterprise backup server, then you will be able to backup two T3 client machines.

Configuration Example:

License Types

Client Agent Types
Arkeia classifies it's agents based on the operating system type.

  • T1 = AIX, TRU64, Solaris, HPUX, Netware, etc...
  • T2 = Windows Servers, Linux Advanced Server (RH, MDK, SUSE), etc...
  • T3 = OSX, xBSD, Linux, Windows Workstations, etc...

Flows
A Flow is a data stream from source (agent) to destination (VTL).

Drive
The quantity of drives licensed per use at one time.

Platform Support

Ubuntu Enterprise Backup is supported on two platforms: 

(Linux) Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Hardy Heron) x86
(Linux) Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Hardy Heron) x86-64

Technical Support

How to get support for Ubuntu Enterprise Backup

Access to the Arkeia Technical Support Portal is not offered during the 30-day trial period or the duration of the free perpetual license.  Access to the Technical Support Portal, is only available by upgrading to a fully featured version of Arkeia Network Backup.  Click here for more information about technical support.

Installation

Ubuntu Enterprise Backup is available on Canonical's public "Third Party Software" repository and can be installed directly from the Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy) package management tools.

The Third-Party software repository is disabled by default on Ubuntu 8.04 and must be enabled by the end user.

Enable Third Party Software

Watch the Video

On the Ubuntu main Desktop menu, go to: 

System -> Administration > Software Sources

In the "Third-Party Software" tab, select: 

"ubuntu hardy partner repository"

Click the close button.
Click the reload button to reload the information about available software.

Install Ubuntu Enterprise Backup

The Ubuntu Enterprise Backup packages can be installed using the following options.

Synaptic Package Manager GUI

Watch the Video 

System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager

Command Line

Watch the Video 

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install arkeia
sudo apt-get install arkwui

How to Use Ubuntu Enterprise Backup

Arkeia Software Documentation

Refer to the Arkeia Software Configuration Guide for details on how to use Ubuntu Enterprise Backup.

How To Add Client Agents

Upgrade from FREE to Supported

Ubuntu Enterprise Backup can be upgraded to the fully featured version of Arkeia Network Backup without affecting the existing backup environment so there is absolutely no data or configuration loss.

What's Included In the Upgrade

An upgrade includes the ability to:

  • backup more agents of different Types. (IE. Windows Servers, NDMP, ESX Servers, AIX, Solaris, etc...)
  • backup agent options. (IE: MS Exchange, MySQL, PosgreSQL, MSSQL, Oracle, etc...)
  • an increase in VTL from 250 GB to 1TB or more if required.
  • access to Technical Arkeia Support Portal.
  • access to new product features and updates.

Contact Sales to upgrade to Arkeia Network Backup.

How To Upgrade

Upgrading from Ubuntu Enterprise Backup to Arkeia Network backup can be accomplished in a few easy steps.

  • The upgrade will not affect the existing backup policy or environment so you will not loose any data.
  • The upgrade will upgrade the "Ubuntu Enterprise Backup" Free version with Arkeia Network Backup. 
1. Contact Sales to upgrade to Arkeia Network Backup.

2. Enter the Arkeia Network Backup Software licenses.


   Home > Licenses > Add A New License

3. Download Arkeia Network Backup "arkeia" and "arkwui" packages for Ubuntu.

4. Install "arkeia" and then "arkwui".

   sudo dpkg -i arkeia-x.x.x.i386.deb
   sudo dpkg -i arkwui-x.x.x.i386.deb

5. Open the Web User Interface and Login.

Trouble Shooting

Enterprise Backup License Issue

The Ubuntu Enteprise Backup license that you received when the product was registered is translated into UPPER CASE in the existing product version. This causes the following message after the registered licenses is applied. 

"Your preliminary license has expired. Continue to use Arkeia Network Backup on 
Ubuntu for free. Simply register at http://www.arkeia.com/r/ubuntu-enterprise-backup 
to get a license key for free, permanent use of Arkeia on Ubuntu."

The immediate solution is to edit the license file and apply the appropriate changes.
We are working with Canonical to get a fixed version in the partner repository ASAP. 

SOLUTION:

1) Stop Arkeia

   sudo /opt/arkeia/bin/arkboot stop

2) Edit the license file and change the LICENSE field.

   sudo vi /opt/arkeia/server/dbase/f3sec/license.lst

   From:
   "LICENSE"       "UBUNTU-ENTERPRISE-BACKUP"

   To:
   "LICENSE"       "Ubuntu-Enterprise-Backup"

3) Start Arkeia

   sudo /opt/arkeia/bin/arkboot start
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