Configure Backup Agent port

Follow the instructions below to configure the Backup Agent Port.

{newversion} 1. Run the Windows Backup Agent Configuration Utility by going to Start > All Programs (Programs) > Idera Server Backup > Backup Agent Configuration Utility on the computer where your Enterprise Backup Agent is installed. {newversion}

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.

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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.
{info:title=Note}In Free and Advanced Editions, the Backup Agent is built-in and automatically installed together with the Backup Manager on the same machine.
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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.

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5. Once the change is applied, a confirmation dialog appears. Click "OK."

* [Change Windows Backup Agent configuration] (Server Backup Enterprise)
* [Configure Backup Manager ports]\\ {excerpt:hidden=true}Instructions on how to configure Backup Agent Port and Debug Mode using the Windows Backup Manager Configuration Utility or Windows Agent Configuration Utility.{excerpt}