Change Windows Backup Agent configuration

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|| Parameter || Default Value || Description ||
| *ConfDir* \\ | ..\conf | Configuration directory path. \\
*Notice:* The value for Local Port should match the Remote Port settings for the Backup Agent in the Backup Manager. |
| *LogDir* | ..\log | Logging directory path. |
| *LogFileMaxBytes* | 33554432 | Sets the maximum size in bytes of an Server log file before it is rolled over and a new log file is created. |
| *LogFileMaxFiles* | 10 | LogFilesMaxFiles sets the maximum number of log files the Backup Agent will create before it starts deleting older log files. The value of zero will allow an unlimited number of files. |
| *BindTo* | 0.0.0.0 | Local address the Backup Agent will listen for requests from the Backup Manager on. |

*Tip:* RSA Key authentication is VERY strong and is just like using SSH with RSA or DSA Key authentication (authentication without a password). For added security, you can have the Backup Agent check that the source IP address of the connecting Backup Manager attempting to authenticate is a configured IP address in the {{server.allow}} directory which contains Backup Manager RSA public keys named with the source IP address of the Backup Manager. |{newversion}


h4. Defining Backup Agent Local Port

Follow the instructions below to define Backup Agent Port.
{info:title=Note}To define Backup Agent Port in Free and Advanced Editions, use [Windows Backup Manager Configuration Utility|About Windows Backup Manager Configuration Utility]. See more in [ServerBackup:Access Backup Manager Configuration Utility] and [ServerBackup:Configure Backup Agent port].
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1. Run the Windows Backup Agent Utility. Read more in [Launch Windows Backup Agent Configuration Utility]. *{_}If you are using the Free or Advanced editions{_}*, run the Windows Backup Manager Configuration Utility. Read more in [Access Backup Manager Configuration Utility].

2. The main window of the Windows Backup Agent Utility will open. Make sure the "Agent Configuration" tab is selected.

3. On the "Agent Configuration" you can see Backup Agent-related settings.
* *Backup Agent Port* \- Define a Port to connect to the Backup Agent if different from default value. Default Port is 1167.

{note:title=Notice}The value for "Backup Agent Port" must match the Backup Agent Port settings in the Backup Manager.
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|| Enterprise Edition | !Backup Agent Configuration Utility_Agent Configuration tab_port outlined_English.png! ||
4. Click "Apply."

5. After making changes to the configuration file, you need to restart the Backup Agent. Click "OK."

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6. Restart the Backup Agent by selecting Services !arrow-transparent.gif! Restart Server Backup Manager.

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7. Confirm your request to restart the Backup Agent by clicking "OK."

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8. Then you will see the notification that the service has been restarted.

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See also:


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Instructions on how to change Windows Backup Agent configuration: configuration directory path, log path, IP address to listen to, TCP port, PID file, lock file, IPAuthentication parameter. Description of the Backup Agent configuration options.
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