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Installing the Double-Take Flex Windows Client

Double-Take Flex includes a Double-Take Flex Client package that installs the following components on clients that have an OS installed:

• iSCSI software initiator—The initiator enables the Double-Take Flex Client to communicate with iSCSI. Depending on the Flex Client platform, the Microsoft boot-capable software initiator will not be installed on those operating systems that already use a boot-capable iSCSI initiator.

• New Client Wizard stand-alone tool—This tool lets you add and configure a Double-Take Flex Client directly from the client machine. You can define the client configuration, assign a target, and copy the client system to the target in one simple, streamlined process.

• System Copy command line utility—This utility lets you copy the local boot image to the iSCSI SAN target from the Double-Take Flex Client (a similar functionality is offered in the Client Deployment Tool installed on the Double-Take Flex Management Server).

• iSCSI boot configuration utility—This utility lets you select the network adapter driver to use for iSCSI boot.

• Drivers—These facilitate various capabilities including client status monitoring and local write filters.

To install the Flex Client, perform the following steps:

1. On the Flex Client, insert the Double-Take Flex DVD.

2. Click Double-Take Flex.

3. Select Install Flex Client (Windows).  

4. On the Welcome page, click Next.

5. On the License Agreement page, read the license agreement. To continue with the installation, click I accept the terms in the license agreement, then click Next.

6. On the Choose Destination Location page, select the directory location where you want the software installed:

• To install the software in the default location, click Next.
• To install the software in another location, click Change. Navigate to the desired location and click OK, then click Next.

7. On the Ready to Install the Program page, click Install.

The installation program shows the progress of the installation.

If the Microsoft boot-capable initiator is installed, the following dialog box is displayed where you must select a network adapter during installation.

If the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Installation prompts you to restart the client, delay the restart until after completing the installation of the Double-Take Flex Windows Client.

8. On the InstallShield Wizard Complete page, click Finish.

If you are prompted to reboot the Double-Take Flex Client computer after installation, ensure that the BIOS is configured to boot from the local hard drive (not PXE) before rebooting the Double-Take Flex Client.

After you reboot, the New Client Wizard launches automatically.