The server hosts significant server workloads relative to server and storage capacity. DPM 2010 also requires access to a private instance of SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2008 R2. This instance can be installed locally on the computer that will host DPM 2010 as a part of the DPM installation process, or can be configured separately on a remote server. It is strongly recommended to use the local instance that is installed by default. Both DPM 2010 and SQL Server 2008/2008 R2 can be hosted on an x64 virtual machine running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2. To install DPM 2010, perform the following On the Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2010 screen, the item. Install Data Protection Manager Review and then accept the license agreement, then click OK. On the Welcome page, click Next. The DPM 2010 installer will now perform a prerequisite check. Once the check completes successfully, click Next. On the Product Registration page enter registration details. On the Installation Settings page select the folder that will host the DPM program files. Specify whether you want to have an SQL Server instance installed locally or if you are going to use an instance of SQL Server that you created earlier. On the Security Settings page configure passwords for the MICROSOFT$DPM$Acct and DPMR$<computer name> local user accounts and then click Next. Note - If you are using a remote SQL server, which is not recommended, specify the appropriate domain account credentials. On the Microsoft Update Opt-In page, specify if you want to sign up for Microsoft Update and then click Next. On the Summary of Settings page review the installation choices that you have made and then click Install. After installation completes, restart the DPM 2010 host computer. To get the most up-to-date information about installing DPM 2010, consult the DPM TechCenter on Microsoft TechNet:
The server hosts significant server workloads relative to server and storage capacity. DPM 2010 also requires access to a private instance of SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2008 R2. This instance can be installed locally on the computer that will host DPM 2010 as a part of the DPM installation process, or can be configured separately on a remote server. It is strongly recommended to use the local instance that is installed by default. Both DPM 2010 and SQL Server 2008/2008 R2 can be hosted on an x64 virtual machine running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2. To install DPM 2010, perform the following On the Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2010 screen, the Install Data Protection Manager item. Review and then accept the license agreement, then click OK. On the Welcome page, click Next. The DPM 2010 installer will now perform a prerequisite check. Once the check completes successfully, click Next. On the Product Registration page enter registration details. On the Installation Settings page select the folder that will host the DPM program files. Specify whether you want to have an SQL Server instance installed locally or if you are going to use an instance of SQL Server that you created earlier. On the Security Settings page configure passwords for the MICROSOFT$DPM$Acct and DPMR$<computer name> local user accounts and then click Next. Note - If you are using a remote SQL server, which is not recommended, specify the appropriate domain account credentials. On the Microsoft Update Opt-In page, specify if you want to sign up for Microsoft Update and then click Next. On the Summary of Settings page review the installation choices that you have made and then click Install. After installation completes, restart the DPM 2010 host computer. To get the most up-to-date information about installing DPM 2010, consult the DPM TechCenter on Microsoft TechNet: