BLM Archiver Installation

Guide

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BLM (Backup Lifecycle Management) Archiver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

I) Supported Platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
II) Hardware & Software Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
III) Create a BLM License for this installation on the DS-License Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
IV) Install and Configure Database (PostgreSQL) for BLM Archiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
V) Before Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
VI) Run the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Run the Installation Program (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Run the Installation Program (Linux) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Configuring the BLM Archiver (After Installation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
BLM Archiver Registration (with DS-License Server) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
BLM Archiver Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Important Notes about Upgrades: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Run The BLM Archiver Installation Program (Console mode - Linux platform only) . . . . . . . . . 14
Migrating a BLM Archiver from a Physical Machine to a Virtual Machine (VM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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BLM (Backup Lifecycle Management) Archiver

Installation
Note:

It is strongly recommended that you and the selected storage vendor perform input/output
performance tests on the target BLM Storage Location using the Asigra I/O Load Test
Tool and any other tools provided by the storage vendor. These tests can help you to
verify the speed and reliability of the selected storage, as well as to determine (from a
technical perspective) which hardware performs better in comparisons between storage
vendors.

I) Supported Platforms
For the official list of this products supported Operating Systems and versions, refer to the Installation
and Support Matrix. This can be found on the Installation DVD in the following path:
\Documentation\Release_Information
Windows Platform

Version

Windows 2012
x64 (64-bit)

UNIX Platform

Version

Red Hat Linux

x64 (64-bit)

* Enterprise Linux 6.5 - ES/AS

libstdc++-4.4.7-4.el6.i686.rpm
libXext-1.3.1-2.el6.i686.rpm
libXtst-1.2.1-2.el6.i686.rpm

SUSE Linux
x64 (64-bit)

* Enterprise Server 11 SP3

libstdc++43-32bit-4.6.9-0.11.38.x86_64.rpm

Windows 2008
x64 (64-bit)

Standard SP2/R2 SP1

Enterprise SP2/R2 SP1
Storage Server
Standard / R2
Datacenter / R2

* Linux RPM package requirement:

Each OS requires the Compatibility Standard C++ libraries, which no longer come with the default
Linux installation. However, they are located on the corresponding Linux Operating System installation
DVD in the listed RPM file.
64-bit (x64) Operating Systems require libstdc++.so.6 (the 64-bit version).
The listed RPM package(s) contain the required libraries for the corresponding Operating System
version. If more than one package is listed, you must run all of them.
BLM Archiver is supported on both physical computers and virtual machines
NOTE
(e.g. VMware).

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II) Hardware & Software Minimum Requirements

You should use the best hardware possible to maximize Asigra Cloud Backup performance. If
applicable, it is strongly recommended that you use the fastest brand-name components available.
Hardware

x64 (64-bit) Architecture

2 CPU (Dual)

3 GHz or greater

RAM

4 GB RAM or more

Buffer (Staging)
Consolidated Archive

Software

Version

PostgreSQL Server
(For blm database)

For the official list of this products supported Databases

and versions, refer to the Installation and Support Matrix.
9.1 (upgrade existing installations only)
9.2 (new and upgrade installations)
9.3 (new installations)

III) Create a BLM License for this installation on the DS-License

Server
A DS-License Server (separate installation) is required, where this BLM Archiver installation will
connect and validate its license (capacity, expiration date, etc.). Refer to the DS-License Server
Manual for instructions.

IV) Install and Configure Database (PostgreSQL) for BLM Archiver

See II) Hardware & Software Minimum Requirements on page 5.
The BLM Archiver can use a database on the local computer, or on a remote computer.
Note:

If you are going to use a remote database, you must install it on a supported operating
system and make sure that the time zone is the same as the one on the BLM Archiver.

IV.1) Obtaining PostgreSQL packages:

1. PostgreSQL comes with Red Hat and Suse. If you need to obtain a PostgreSQL
package (server, client and libraries packages):
a free package can be downloaded from www.postgresql.org or
a list of companies that provide commercial support for PostgreSQL can be
obtained from www.postgresql.org/support/professional_support .
2. You can install PostgreSQL on either:
the BLM computer itself (i.e. locally), or
any computer networked with the BLM (i.e. remote database).
Note: The pg_dump utility must be installed on the BLM computer in order for BLM Archiver to
be able to perform dumps of the blm database. This is included if you install PostgreSQL
locally, but if you install a remote database, you must also install at least this utility on the
BLM computer.
3. Install PostgreSQL, and make sure it is running. PostgreSQL configuration files and
any new databases will typically reside in "/var/lib/pgsql/data" or C:\Program
Files\PostgreSQL\9.0\data (for the free default postgresql installation). If you are
using a commercially supported PostgreSQL, refer to the documentation provided by
your PostgreSQL vendor. This path is referred to as "<pg_data_path>" in this section.
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IV.2) Configuring the PostgreSQL Server 9.x (Windows)

Install PostgreSQL on Windows with all the default settings, and make sure PostgreSQL is started.
IV.2.1) Set a password for the database user postgres:
During PostgreSQL installation on Windows, you are given the option of setting the password for
the database user postgres. If you did not set it, or want to change that password:
1. Switch to user postgres. From the command line, type the following:
> psql template1 postgres
> ALTER USER postgres PASSWORD '<enter_password_text_here>' ;
> \q

IV.2.2a) To configure a PostgreSQL installation on the local BLM computer:

1. The default Windows PostgreSQL installation is sufficient for the BLM Archiver
Installation.
2. Proceed to Step IV.2.3) Verify the password for the database user postgres: on
page 6.
IV.2.2b) To configure PostgreSQL on a remote computer (other than the BLM Archiver):
You must configure the PostgreSQL Server to accept connections from the BLM. The following
examples will configure PostgreSQL to accept connections if BLM supplies the credentials of an
authorized user (i.e. user postgres with the password you configure). You may need to adjust
them to your particular network environment.
Note:

Read the instruction comments in the pg_hba.conf file, and refer to the PostgreSQL
Administrator's Guide.

1. Open the file <pg_data_path>\postgresql.conf" and edit the following line:

listen_addresses='*'

Note: Make sure you remove the "#" sign (un-comment the line).
2. In <pg_data_path>/pg_hba.conf, replace all un-commented lines (ones that do not
start with #) with the following lines:
# TYPE

DATABASE

USER

CIDR-ADDRESS

METHOD

local

all

all

host

all

all

127.0.0.1/32

md5

host

all

all

<ip-address>/<CIDR-mask>

md5

md5

where:

<ip-address> represents the BLM Archiver computer IP address. Normally, a default

CIDR-mask of 32 will work.
3. Restart the PostgreSQL service from the Start Menu.
IV.2.3) Verify the password for the database user postgres:
1. To verify the password (to test if PostgreSQL accepts a BLM Archiver connection):
If postgres is on the local BLM Archiver computer, at the command prompt
type:
> psql -h localhost template1 postgres

If postgres is remote, you must switch to the BLM Archiver computer and
install the PostgreSQL Utilities, then type:
> psql -h <ip-address_of_postgres_server> -d template1 -U postgres
> \q

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IV.3) Configuring the PostgreSQL Server 9.x (Linux)

You must configure the PostgreSQL Server to accept connections from the BLM. The following
examples will configure PostgreSQL to accept connections if BLM supplies the credentials of an
authorized user (i.e. user postgres with the password you configure). You may need to adjust
them to your particular network environment.
Note:

Read the instruction comments in the pg_hba.conf file, and refer to the PostgreSQL
Administrator's Guide.

IV.3.1) Set a password for the database user postgres:

1. Switch to user postgres to perform the configurations using the command:
# su postgres

2. Set a password for the database user postgres (The BLM Archiver must use this
username / password to connect to the PostgreSQL server):
> psql template1 postgres
> ALTER USER postgres PASSWORD '<enter_password_text_here>' ;
> \q

IV.3.2a) To configure a PostgreSQL installation on the local BLM computer:

1. Switch to user postgres to perform the configurations using the command:
# su postgres

2. In <pg_data_path>/pg_hba.conf, replace all un-commented lines (ones that do not

start with #) with the following lines:
# TYPE

DATABASE

USER

local

all

all

host

all

all

CIDR-ADDRESS

METHOD
md5

127.0.0.1/32

md5

Note:

The user 'postgres' must also have ownership of the file pg_hba.conf, otherwise postgresql
will not start.
3. Restart the PostgreSQL service as root user with the following command:
#/etc/init.d/postgresql restart

IV.3.2b) To configure PostgreSQL on a remote computer (other than the BLM Archiver):
1. Switch to user postgres to perform the configurations using the command:
# su postgres

2. Open the file <pg_data_path>/postgresql.conf" and edit the following line:

listen_addresses='*'

Note: Make sure you remove the "#" sign (un-comment the line).
Note 2: The user 'postgres' must also have ownership of the file postgres.conf, otherwise
postgresql will not start.
3. In <pg_data_path>/pg_hba.conf, replace all un-commented lines (ones that do not
start with #) with the following lines:
# TYPE

DATABASE

USER

CIDR-ADDRESS

METHOD

local

all

all

host

all

all

127.0.0.1/32

md5

host

all

all

<ip-address>/<CIDR-mask>

md5

md5

where:

<ip-address> represents the BLM Archiver computer IP address. Normally, a default

CIDR-mask of 32 will work.
4. Restart the PostgreSQL service as root user with the following command:
#/etc/init.d/postgresql restart
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IV.3.3) Verify the password for the database user postgres:

1. Switch to user postgres to perform the configurations using the command:
# su postgres

2. To verify the password (to test if PostgreSQL accepts a BLM connection):

If postgres is on the local BLM computer, at the command prompt type:
> psql -h localhost template1 postgres

If postgres is remote, you must switch to the BLM computer and install the
PostgreSQL Utilities, then type:
> psql -h <ip-address_of_postgres_server> -d template1 -U postgres
> \q

V) Before Installing
Make sure that:
1. The BLM computer meets the minimum hardware and software requirements.
2. The time on the target BLM computer is correct.
3. You have logged in as the target BLM computers Administrator (Windows) or root
user (Linux).
4. PostgreSQL is running.

VI) Run the Installation

See Run the Installation Program (Windows) on page 9.

See Run the Installation Program (Linux) on page 10.

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Run the Installation Program (Windows)

1. [Option A] Run the installation program in the corresponding folder on the installation
DVD:
\Software\BLM_Archiver\Windows_64_bit\setupwin64.exe

2.

3.

4.
5.
6.

7.

[Option B] Run the Installation Center for Windows Products (setup.exe) located in
the root directory of the installation DVD.
The Installation Center is a common launcher for all Windows-platform
installations. It allows you to choose the specific installation package you
want, without the need to browse the installation DVD.
Choose the Setup Language:
English
German
A pre-requisite check is performed on the installation machine. This scans the
hardware and Operating System for compatibility (see II) Hardware & Software
Minimum Requirements on page 5).
Click "Next". The Welcome screen appears.
Click Next. The license agreement screen appears. You must accept the license
agreement to continue.
Click Next. The Choose Destination Location screen appears. The BLM Archiver files
will be installed to this directory.
Click Next. The Select Components to Install screen appears.
BLM GUI
BLM Archiver
Click Next. The Enter PostgreSQL database credentials screen appears.
Database Host: Enter the IP or hostname (use 127.0.0.1 if the database is
running on the local computer).
User name: Enter the PostgreSQL database username.
User password: Enter the PostgreSQL database password.

Note:

If the BLM database does not exist, a pop up message appears asking you if you want
setup to create the BLM database. Click Yes.

8. Click Next. The Storage Configuration screen appears.

Staging Parameters: Enter the path.
Consolidation Parameters: Enter the path and maximum file size.
Restorable Image Parameters: Enter the maximum file size.
Temporary Buffer for Indexing database: Enter a valid local buffer path on the
BLM Archiver computer. This is the location where temporary files are written
by BLM Archiver (whenever necessary).
9. Click Next. The BLM Service Credentials screen appears. Enter the Windows User
Account and Password the BLM Service will use in the appropriate fields:
This must be a valid Windows user account that has already been created.
This account should be a member of the Administrators Group.
10. Click Next. The Summary Information screen appears.
11. Click Next. Setup begins to copy files. The progress of the installation is displayed.
When completed, the Setup Complete screen appears, prompting you to finish the
setup program. From this screen, you can also:
Start BLM Archiver Service
Start BLM Archiver GUI

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Run the Installation Program (Linux)

1. Run the Installation Center for Linux Products (setup_lin.sh) located in the root
directory of the installation DVD.
The Installation Center is a common launcher for all Linux-platform
installations. It allows you to choose the specific installation package you
want, without the need to browse the installation DVD.
2. Choose the Setup Language:
English
German
3. A pre-requisite check is performed on the installation machine. This scans the
hardware and Operating System for compatibility (see II) Hardware & Software
Minimum Requirements on page 5).
Click "Next". The Welcome screen appears.
4. Click Next. The license agreement screen appears. You must accept the license
agreement to continue.
5. Click Next. The Choose Destination Location screen appears. The BLM Archiver files
will be installed to this directory.
6. Click Next. The Select Components to Install screen appears.
BLM GUI
BLM Archiver
7. Click Next. The Enter PostgreSQL database credentials screen appears.
Database Host: Enter the IP or hostname (use 127.0.0.1 if the database is
running on the local computer).
User name: Enter the PostgreSQL database username.
User password: Enter the PostgreSQL database password.
Note:

If the BLM database does not exist, a pop up message appears asking you if you want
setup to create the BLM database. Click Yes.

8. Click Next. The Storage Configuration screen appears.

Staging Parameters: Enter the path.
Consolidation Parameters: Enter the path and maximum file size.
Restorable Image Parameters: Enter the maximum file size.
Temporary Buffer for Indexing database: Enter a valid local buffer path on the
BLM Archiver computer. This is the location where temporary files are written
by BLM Archiver (whenever necessary).
9. Click Next. The Summary Information screen appears.
10. Click Next. Setup begins to copy files. The progress of the installation is displayed.
When completed, the Setup Complete screen appears, prompting you to finish the
setup program. From this screen, you can also:
Start BLM Archiver Service
Start BLM Archiver GUI

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Note: Check the Open-Files Limit for the BLM daemon and the Linux kernel
The system administrator should check that the parameters for open file limits match the expected
load on the BLM service. If you find errors in the BLM Event Log like "Too many open files...", you
must increase one or both of these parameters:
1. The local limit that applies to the BLM daemon is found in the following line in the BLM
startup script ("/etc/init.d/blmdaemon"):
ulimit -n NUMBER

2. The parameter for the global maximum number of open files available in the system is
found in the Linux kernel. You should set "fs.file-max" in the "/etc/sysctl.conf" file and
then run "sysctl -p" from a root shell. Consult your Linux kernel documentation for
more information.

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Configuring the BLM Archiver (After Installation)

Once installed and running, the BLM Archiver is designed to be configured using the BLM GUI.
For more information, consult the BLM Archiver Operator Manual.

BLM Archiver Registration (with DS-License Server)

You must register the BLM Archiver with a DS-License Server before it can be used.
A BLM Archiver installation receives its capacity license allocation from the
DS-License Server, which you (the Service Provider) can manage.
For more information about the License Server, refer to the DS-License
Server Manual.
To configure the BLM Archiver to connect with the DS-License Server:
1. From Setup menu > License Server. The DS-License Server screen appears.
2. Configure the license server:
Enter the IP address or the DNS name of the DS-License Server.
3. Click OK to save the setting.
4. The BLM Archiver will obtain its license by regularly validating with the DS-License
Server.

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BLM Archiver Upgrade

Before upgrading, read the new versions Release Notes for any special steps you need to perform.
To upgrade a BLM Archiver from one version / Service Pack to the next, do the following:
1. Make sure the BLM Archiver is not running important archiving activities, searches, or
restorable images requests for your customers.
2. Stop the BLM Archiver service/daemon.
3. Run the BLM Archiver Release / Service Pack installation on the machine where the
BLM Archiver software is installed.
The installation will detect the existing BLM Archiver PostgreSQL database
and will apply the database patches.
The installation will also detect and upgrade the BLM Archiver components
that are installed on the BLM Archiver machine.
4. Finish the installation.
5. If no database patches errors occurred, start the BLM Archiver service/daemon.
6. Check if you can connect to the BLM Archiver service/daemon using the same
(upgraded) version of the BLM GUI.

If connection is successful, check the BLM Archiver Event Log for errors.

Important Notes about Upgrades:

1. Your existing BLM Archiver License can be used, unless:
your license does not have an Upgrade Subscription, or
your license has expired, or
it is specified in the new versions Release Notes.
Note: To obtain a new BLM Archiver License, see section III) Create a BLM License for this
installation on the DS-License Server on page 5.
2. Perform changes to production BLM Archivers one-at-a-time.
If you are running an upgrade of the BLM Archiver software, do not perform
changes / updates to the BLM Archiver hardware that same day.
Allow some time to pass between any major change to the BLM Archivers
hardware / software / storage.

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Run The BLM Archiver Installation Program (Console

mode - Linux platform only)
Note:

If a Graphical Interface is not installed on this UNIX Operating System, the BLM
Archiver GUI cannot be run locally. Instead, the BLM Archiver GUI can be run from a
remote machine to connect to this BLM Archiver daemon.

Depending on your selections, some different screens will appear. These differences are noted
below.
1. Make sure:
You have logged on as user root
Database is running (postgreSQL)
If you are upgrading an existing BLM Archiver Installation, you should backup
the existing BLM Archiver database. For postgreSQL, use the command:
# pg_dump -U postgres blm > /<installation_path>/blm.dmp

2. Run the installation program from the corresponding folder on the installation DVD:
For Linux, the folder is:
/Software/BLM_Archiver/Linux_64_bit/blm_setup_linux.bin

3. Run the command-line

blm_setup_linux.bin -console

4. The Installation starts:

Console mode offers a command-line style interface that requires single-key input commands to
change settings. The command prompt is pre-ceded by a default number in brackets (for
example [0]). If you press the Enter key, the default number is input. For a different
command, press another number from the menu on the screen.
5. Choose the Setup Language:
English: Press [1] and Enter
German: Press [2] and Enter
6. An [X] appears beside the language you have selected. Press [0] and Enter to
accept.
A pre-requisite check is performed on the installation machine. This scans the
hardware and Operating System for compatibility. Press [1] and Enter to
continue.
A confirmation command line appears. Press [1] and Enter to continue.
7. The software license agreement appears. You must accept the terms of the license
agreement to continue.
Keep pressing Enter until you reach the end of the license agreement
To accept: Press [1] and Enter
8. An [X] appears beside your selection. Press [0] and Enter to accept.
9. A confirmation command line appears. Press [1] and Enter to continue.
10. The Specify Destination Directory screen appears. BLM files will be installed to this
directory. The default destination folder is:
/opt/CloudBackup/BLM

11. To specify a different destination folder, type a valid path on the local computer and
press Enter.
12. A confirmation command line appears. Press [1] and Enter to continue.
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13. The Select Components to Install screen appears.

[1] BLM GUI
[2] BLM Archiver
By default, both components are selected (indicated by an [X] beside the
component). Press [1] or [2] to toggle the selection of a component on / off.
14. Press [0] and Enter to accept.
15. A confirmation command line appears. Press [1] and Enter to continue.
Depending on the setup type selected, some screens may not appear. The
following describes a Typical Installation:
16. You are prompted to enter the BLM Archivers database credentials:
Database Host: IP Address where the PostgreSQL instance resides. The
default is the local computer (127.0.0.1). You can type another IP address or
accept the default by pressing Enter.
User Name: Type in the database user name (usually postgres or any
database super-user) and press Enter.
User Password: Type in the password for the database user and press Enter.
17. A confirmation command line appears. Press [1] and Enter to continue.
18. The Storage Configuration screen appears. You must enter a maximum size (in TB,
GB, or MB) for each parameter.
Staging Parameters: Type the path and press Enter.
Consolidation Parameters: Type the path and press Enter. Type the
maximum size you want to allocate (e.g. 100 TB means 100 terabytes) and
press Enter.
Restorable Image Parameters: Type the maximum size you want to allow
(e.g. 50 GB means 50 gigabytes) and press Enter.
Temporary Buffer for Indexing database: Enter a valid local buffer path on the
BLM Archiver computer. This is the location where temporary files are written
by BLM Archiver (whenever necessary) and press Enter.
19. A confirmation command line appears. Press [1] and Enter to continue.
Note: A confirmation command line may appear if setup needs to create any of the paths you
have typed. If this happens, press Enter to continue.
20. A summary screen appears. Press [1] and Enter to continue.
21. When the Finish screen appears, Press [1] and Enter to end the installation.
You can start the BLM Archiver daemon and run the BLM GUI by pressing [1]
and Enter.
You can manually start and stop the BLM Archiver service with the following
commands:
Start BLM Archiver: /etc/init.d/blmdaemon start
Stop BLM Archiver: /etc/init.d/blmdaemon stop

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Migrating a BLM Archiver from a Physical Machine to a

Virtual Machine (VM)
Creation Date: November 07, 2011
Revision Date: November 07, 2011
Product:
BLM Archiver

Summary
In order to migrate an existing BLM Archiver that is running on a physical server to a Virtual
Machine, follow these general upgrade steps:
Prepare a Virtual Machine (VM) with the same Operating System (or an
Operating System from the same family) as you are currently running on your
physical BLM Archiver machine. Ensure that the Operating System installed
is listed as supported in the Installation and Backup & Restore Support
Matrix document.
Shutdown the BLM Archiver service / daemon on the physical machine.
WARNING: Service downtime will begin at this moment.

Ensure that the BLM Archiver database is accessible from the remote VM and
the online storage is accessible from the remote VM with the same Staging
Buffer path(s) and Consolidated Storage path(s) used by the physical
machine. (If you need to perform a database migration or storage migration
as well, please contact Asigras Technical Support department.)
Install the BLM Archiver software, point to the old production database and
storage location.
On the DS-License Server, configure the IP address and license parameters
of the new VM BLM Archiver.
Start the BLM Archiver and immediately configure the DS-License Servers IP
where the new BLM Archiver installation on VM will validate its license (BLM
GUI > Setup Menu > License Server).

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