Follow the instructions below to configure the Backup Agent Port.
1. The only way to change the Backup Agent port is to open and modify the agent_config file located in this default folder: C:\Program Files\Idera Server Backup\conf\. Define the "LocalPort" option.
Server Backup Manager Free or Advanced Edition users can run the Windows Backup Manager Configuration Utility by going to Start > All Programs (Programs) > Idera Server Backup > Backup Manager Configuration Utility on the computer where Server Backup Manager is installed.
 | Note In Free and Advanced Editions, the Backup Agent is built-in and automatically installed together with the Backup Manager on the same machine. |
2. Select the "Agent Configuration" tab in the Windows Backup Manager Configuration Utility main window.
3. You can define the following parameters:
- Server Backup Agent - The Backup Manager opens connections to Backup Agents on the TCP port defined here. The default value is "1167."
- Agent Debug Mode - Enables the debug mode for Backup Agent. Enabled by default.
4. Click on "Apply" to save your changes.
5. Once the change is applied, a confirmation dialog appears. Click "OK."
6. Now restart the Backup Agent service for your changes to take effect. See Restart Backup Agent.
See also:
- Change Windows Backup Agent configuration (Server Backup Enterprise)
- Configure Backup Manager ports