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Zmanda Mac OS X Client is a certified Amanda network backup software, tested and supported by Zmanda. This document has been prepared in conjunction with the Amanda Enterprise Edition 4.0 release.
Amanda Enterprise Edition Mac OS X Client packages are available from the Zmanda network download page. The list of supported Mac OS X versions is available in the compatibility matrix.
This document confers about the Amanda Enterprise Edition Mac OS X Client installation, configuration and verification procedures. Please refer to Amanda Enterprise Edition 4.0 ZMC User's Guide for information on how to install and configure the Amanda server. All Amanda Enterprise Edition features discussed in Amanda Enterprise Edition 4.0 ZMC User's Guide also applies to Mac OS X clients.
Installing the Zmanda Mac OS X Client
1. Amanda client for Mac OS X has three packages: Amanda pre-requisites, Amanda client and Amanda extensions.
2. Download package dependencies image and Amanda Enterprise Edition Mac OS X client package available from the Zmanda Network download page when you select Mac OS X as the client platform.
3. You will need about 80 MB disk space for Amanda and pre-requisites package.
4. Please make sure the package architecture (PPC or x86) is appropriate for the Mac hardware architecture. Otherwise, following error dialog will appear during installation.
5. The Amanda pre-requisites package contains all open source packages that are required for Amanda. Install the pre-requisites package (Double-click on the package).
6. After successful installation of pre-requisites, install Amanda Enterprise client (Double-click on the package).
7. It's good to have installer logs window open during installation (Click Mac Command key + L together). You will see the window as shown below. Use drop down box (Click Mac Command Key + 3 together) to see error logs. You can save logs in case of installation error.