1.4 Post-Installation Tasks

After completing the installation of the PlateSpin Server, activate the license and perform these recommended post-installation tasks:

  1. Start the PlateSpin Protect Web Interface.

    See Launching the Web Interface in your User Guide.

  2. License your product and configure your environment in preparation for workload protection.

    See Activating Your Product License in your User Guide.

  3. (Optional, strongly recommended) If you installed Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition, you should set a custom strong password for the SQL Server Express system administrator user.

    See Section 1.5, Modifying the Password for the SQL Server Express System Administrator User.

  4. Familiarize yourself with the Web Interface.

    See Using PlateSpin Tools in your User Guide.

  5. (Optional; for international versions) Set up PlateSpin Protect and your browser for use in a specific supported language.

    See Configuring Language Settings for International Versions in your User Guide.

  6. (Optional) Set up appropriate role-based access settings as required by your organization.

    See Configuring User Authorization and Authentication in your User Guide.

  7. Configure SMTP settings and add email notification recipients.

    See Configuring Email Notification Services for Events and Replication Reports in your User Guide.

  8. Familiarize yourself with the workload protection life cycle.

    See Basic Workflow for Workload Protection and Recovery in your User Guide.