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  3. Section IX. Data Protection
  4. Configuration of Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM)
  5. Installation overview (Dell PowerProtect Data Manager)

Installation overview (Dell PowerProtect Data Manager)

Use the following list to ensure that you complete each step in the order indicated:

  1. Update the Local Hosts file. This enables Portal access.

  2. In the Portal, add a Data Collector, if one has not already been created.

  3. On the Data Collector Server, install the Data Collector software.

  4. Validate the Data Collector Installation.

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