2. Installing the TSM Client

  1. Close any programs that you are running, where possible.

  2. Browse to your desktop and locate the TSM client package that you downloaded: its shortcut will look like the image below. When located, double-click to commence the installation.

  3. The installer launches as shown below:

  4. If prompted by a security warning, click on Yes to continue:

  5. The installation continues. After a short while, you will be prompted for your TSM nodename and TSM password - these were configured during HFS registration. If you can't remember your nodename or password, go to the Self-Registration Page where you will see your registered nodename and will be able to reset your TSM password if necessary.

  6. When you have entered your nodename and password click Next. (If either is not recognised you will be prompted to go to the Self-Registration Page, where you will see your registered nodename and will be able to reset your TSM password if necessary.)

  7. The installer will now finish configuring your TSM client. It will also install and start the TSM scheduler service to allow automatic backups overnight. For more information on this please refer to Checking the TSM Scheduler for Windows.

  8. Now that the installation is complete, you can click on Finish to close the installation window:

  9. Please now proceed to the next section to run an initial backup.

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