How to Install Amanda on Windows 10

Step 1: Download Amanda

You can download Amanda from their website: http://www.amanda.org/download.php. Make sure to select the right version for your operating system (Windows 10).

Step 2: Install Amanda

1. Once you have downloaded Amanda, extract the files to a folder of your choice.

2. Open the Command Prompt with administrator privileges.

3. Navigate to the folder where you extracted the Amanda files using the cd command.

4. Run the amanda-server-3.5.1.exe file.

5. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to complete the installation process.

Step 3: Configure Amanda

1. Once Amanda has been installed, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Zmanda\Amanda directory.

2. Open the amanda.conf file with a text editor.

3. Modify the configuration options to your liking. Make sure to specify the backup location and any other relevant settings.

4. Save the amanda.conf file.

5. In the Command Prompt, run the amcheck command to verify the Amanda installation.

Step 4: Start Amanda

1. In the Command Prompt, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Zmanda\Amanda directory.

2. Run the amdump command to start Amanda.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Amanda on your Windows 10 machine.

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