Computer Associates BABWBR1151S38 Implementation Guide - Page 281

Best Practices for Installing CA ARCserve Backup Recommended Configuration When you require multiple backup servers that reside in the same domain and devices, such as libraries, to protect your environment, the best practice is to install CA ARCserve Backup using the Primary Server and Member Server installation options. With this configuration, you can create a centralized management environment. A primary server controls itself and one or more member servers. A primary server lets you manage and monitor backup, restore, and other jobs that run on primary and member servers. Using primary and member servers, you can have a single point of management for multiple CA ARCserve Backup servers in your domain. You can then use the Manager Console to manage the primary server. Note: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express Edition does not support remote communication. When you install CA ARCserve Backup using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express Edition, the installation wizard installs the database application and the ARCserve database instance on the primary server. To host the ARCserve database instance on a remote system, you must use Microsoft SQL Server. Appendix B: Using Best Practices to Install and Upgrade CA ARCserve Backup 281