Steps for Adding oVirt Host Data source through Manual Agent Installation
KB ID: 115229
Supported Versions:
- oVirt 4.5.0 and above
System Requirements:
- Memory: Minimum 2 GB
- CPU: Minimum Dual-Core Processor
- Operating System: CentOS 8 and above, Red Hat 8 and above
Prerequisites:
Follow these instructions to set up BDS agents on an oVirt host:
Step 1: Access the oVirt Host
1. Access the oVirt host machine via the terminal.
Step 2: Manually Install the Agent
1. Acquire the Agent Build
- Obtain the agent build from the BDR server. It can be located at:
Example: `C:\Program Files\Vembu\VembuBDR\packages\client\BDRSuite_Delegation_Service_7_1_0_0_RH.bin`
- Alternatively, you can acquire the build via a direct S3 link.
2. Execute the Installation Command
- Run the appropriate command to initiate the agent installation on the oVirt host machine.
- Follow the installation prompts and accept the License Agreement.
Step 3: Configure Backup Options
1. Select the oVirt Backup and File-Level Backup options.
Step 4: Provide oVirt Engine Web Console Login Details
1. Enter the oVirt Engine Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN):
Example: `engine.example.com`
2. Enter the oVirt Engine Credentials:
- Username: Provide the username along with its domain details (e.g., `username@domain`).
- Password: Provide the respective password.
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Note: Ensure you can log in to the oVirt Engine web console with these credentials.
3. Click "Next" and enter the BDR Server IP.
Step 5: Finalize the Installation
1. Click "Finish."
2. The BDS Agent will be added to the BDR server, and the oVirt host will be listed in the BDR server console under:
Data Sources >> Hypervisors >> oVirt
Step 6: Configure the Backup
1. Navigate to the Backup tab.
2. Select Configure Backup.
3. Choose Virtual Machines.
4. Select oVirt.
5. Enter the backup details and click "Next."
6. The oVirt hosts you added will be listed. Select the VMs and configure their backups.
By following these steps, you will successfully set up BDS agents on your oVirt host and configure backups for your VMs.