Adding Data Domain as a Backup Repository in Offsite DR Server
In this section, you will find comprehensive information about utilizing Dell Data Domain as a backup repository. It covers the configuration process of integrating Dell Data Domain with the Offsite DR Server for efficient and reliable backup storage.
Adding Dell Data Domain as a Backup Repository in BDRSuite Backup Server
Prerequisites:
- Install and Configure Offsite DR Server.
- Download and Install BoostFS plugin on the machine where Offsite DR Server is hosted.
- Check the connectivity between the Offsite DR Server and the Data Domain system.
Kindly refer to the following guide for the Installation and configuration of BoostFS agent on Windows and Linux application host.
Note:
- For the installation and configuration of BoostFS agent on Windows, refer to the page number- 14 of the above document.
- To mount the BoostFS file-system on Windows machine refer to the page number – 22 of the above-document for more details.
- For the installation and configuration of BoostFS agent on Linux-Ubuntu, refer to the page number- 24 of the above document.
- To mount the BoostFS file-system on Linux-Ubuntu machine refer to the page number – 28 of the above-document for more details.
Adding as Backup Repository for Offsite DR installed on Windows
Step 1: Check and mount the BoostFS file system as a drive to the Windows machine (Refer to the subtitle- Steps to mount BoostFS file system as drive, in the above guide for more details).
Step 2: Install the Offsite DR Server on the same machine on which the BoostFS file system is mounted. (Refer to the user guide to Install the Offsite DR Server)
Step 3: Login to the Offsite DR Server web-console and click on the Infrastructure menu.
Step 4: Next select the Block Storage option under the Backup Repository.
Step 5: In the Backup Repository Configuration – Block Storage page, click on the Manage Network Drive> Add Network Drive as Storage Volume button.
Step 6: In the Add Network Drive page, read through the recommendation and fill the requested fields of (Drive Path, Drive Name, Username, and Password). In the Drive Path field add the UNC path of the mounted BoostFS drive.
Step 7: Once done adding the details on the Add Network Drive page, click Save and the added drive will be listed in the Manage Network Drive page.
Step 8: Now click on Create New Block Storage Repository button on the Backup Repository Configuration – Block Storage page.
Step 9: On this page the added Network drive will be listed as a storage volume, select that respective storage volume and add a Repository Name for identification.
Step 10: Before saving the details make sure you have selected the Disable compression and encryption for this repository option and then create the repository.
Adding as Backup Repository for Offsite DR installed on Linux
Step 1: Check and mount the BoostFS file system as a drive to the Linux Ubuntu machine (Refer to the subtitle Installation and configuration of BoostFS agent on Linux application host, in the above guide for more details).
Step 2: Install the Offsite DR Server on the same machine on which the BoostFS file system is mounted. (Refer to the user guide to Install the Offsite DR Server)
Note: Follow below steps to add the BootFS mount point in “/etc/fstab” to avoid unmounting during system reboot. The below Commands should be entered in Terminal with root privileges.
- Open “/etc/fstab” in terminal. Example:> vi /etc/fstab
- Make the entry for the new volume at the end of the file. defaults 1 2 Example: /dev/sdb1 /storage ext4 defaults 1 2
Step 3: Login to the Offsite DR Server web-console and click on the Infrastructure menu.
Step 4: Now click on Create New Block Storage Repository button on the Backup Repository Configuration – Block Storage page.
Step 5: In this page the added Network drive will be listed as a storage volume, select that respective storage volume and add a Repository Name for identification.
Step 6: Before saving the details make sure you have selected the Disable compression and encryption for this repository option and then create the repository.
By following the steps, you will successfully add Dell Data Domain as storage to Offsite DR Server. Remember to monitor the backup jobs and the storage usage on the Data Domain system to ensure that the backups are running smoothly and that there is enough storage capacity to accommodate future backups.
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