Add Backup Proxy for VMware through the option: Download and Manually Install BBP in the target host

Add Backup Proxy for VMware through the option: Download and Manually Install BBP in the target host

KB ID: 115206  
Objective:
This guide provides steps to add a Backup Proxy for VMware by downloading and manually installing the BDRSuite Backup Proxy (BBP) on the target Windows host. BBP runs as the BDRSuite Delegation Service (BDS), a crucial backup proxy component for backup operations.
Applicability:
  1. Adding the Backup Proxy for VMware using the option: "I will manually Download BBP and install it on the target host."
  2. Adding the Backup proxy for VMware failed through the option: "Automatically Install BBP in the target host."
Procedure:
Step 1: Navigate to the "Data Center & Private Cloud" main tab and access the menu "Data Sources -> Add VMware vSphere -> Backup Proxy for VMware."
Step 2: Enter the details of the target host and save the information to the BDRSuite Backup Server.
Step 3: Download and install BDRSuite Backup Proxy (BBP) on the target host. BBP operates as a service named BDRSuiteDelegationService.
Steps to Download and Install BBP on Windows Host:
1. Download the BBP Installer and run it as an administrator. Click 'Next' to proceed.
2. Read and accept the License Agreement on the next screen.
3. Enter a unique BDR ID for the BBP, which will be used to identify the Windows host serving as the backup proxy. Click 'Next' to continue.
4. On the final screen, review the installation settings, click 'Install,' and proceed with the installation.