Installing Double-Take Reporting Service

Install Double-Take Reporting Service on a Windows server, but not on your Double-Take source or target.

1. Close any open applications.

2. Launch the Double-Take Reporting Service .exe installation file.

   If you are installing on Server Core, copy the .exe file to the Server Core machine using a UNC share, and then launch the installation program from the Server Core machine. The installation screens will display on the Server Core machine.

    

3. At the Welcome page, click Next to continue.
4. Review and accept the Vision Solutions license agreement to continue with the installation program. Click Next to continue.
5. If desired, specify where the Double-Take Reporting Service files will be installed by clicking Change, specifying a location, and then clicking OK.
6. Click Next to continue.
7. If the server where you are installing has Windows Firewall enabled, you will be given the opportunity to open and reassign any firewall ports for Double-Take Reporting Service use.
   • Open only the ports that are not in use—This option will open any firewall ports that are not in use. The ports that are opened will be assigned to Double-Take Reporting Service.
   • Open all ports, reassigning the ports in use to Double-Take Reporting Service—This option will open all of the necessary firewall ports, reassigning any to Double-Take Reporting Service as needed.
   • Do not configure the Windows Firewall at this time—This option will not modify any firewall ports. If you select this option, you will have manually modify your firewall settings for Double-Take Reporting Service processing.
8. The Double-Take security information screen appears next. Review this information and click Next to continue with the installation.
9. If you are satisfied with the selections you have made and are ready to begin copying the files, click Install.
10. After the files have completed copying, click Finish to exit the installation program.