Adding KVM Host for Backup

Adding KVM Host for Backup

KVM VMs can be backed up using the BDRSuite Backup Server. You can simply add the source to the BDRSuite Backup Server and configure backups. Navigate to Data Sources tab and choose Add KVM.

When a KVM machine is added to the BDRSuite Backup server, a BDRSuite Backup Agent (BBA) is automatically or manually  installed in the target machine.

Procedure to add KVM Machine

KVM machine has to be added before you begin configuring the backup schedule. In the Data Sources tab choose ‘Add KVM. You will be taken to a page where you will see a message stating ‘No host added’ if you adding host for the first time.

Click on ‘Add KVM‘ and there are two methods provided on the opening page for adding  which are as follows
  1. Manual Agent Installation
  2. Automatic Agent Installation

1. Manual Agent Installation

Step 1: Download BDRSuite Delegation Service (BDS)
  1. Debian Linux(64-bit)Debian Linux 11, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04: Download 
  2. Redhat Linux(64-bit)CentOS 8 Core, CentOS Stream 9, AlmaLinux 8, AlmaLinux 9, Rocky Linux 9: Download
Step 2: BDRSuite Delegation Service (BDS) Installation on KVM Hosts

Run BDS setup file on the target host and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.

During the installation, you will be prompted to enter the following information
  1. Display Name: Enter a name to identify the host in the backup server.
  2. Backup Server DNS Name/IP Address: Enter the BDRSuite Backup Server DNS Name/IP Address to register this host with the backup server.
  3. Choose Backup Component: Select the option ‘KVM Backup’.
  4. Complete the installation process by providing the necessary information.
  5. Once the installation is successful, the agent will automatically establish connection and register the host with the backup server.
  6. To verify the installation and connection, go to the Data Sources menu on the backup server. You will see the host details, including Hostname/IP address and connection status.

2. Automatic Agent Installation

This option allows you to add each host by entering their IP address and credentials.  This will automatically install BBA on the target host

Add KVM by providing ‘Hostname/IP Address and its login credentials.
Notes
Note: You can add as many KVMs into the BDRSuite Backup Server whenever required
IP Address/DNS Name

Enter the hostname or IP address of the hostname for which you have to proceed with the backup

The Hostname can be added using FQDN(Fully qualified domain name) ie., machine_name.domain_name. You can connect your host with BDRSuite Backup Server through the following combinations in the Hostname/IP Address section
  1. Hostname – Enter the Hostname alone
  2. Hostname@Domain name – Enter the hostname followed by @ and domain name
  3. Domain name/Hostname – Enter the domain name followed backslash (/) and the hostname
  4. 192.xxx.xxx.xxx – Enter the IP address
Notes
Note: If you have provided an invalid Hostname/IP address, the following alert message will be displayed “Unable to connect the KVM. Please check network connection settings"
Credentials
  1. You can add new credentials or select existing credentials.
  2. User Name: Enter the username of the specific host
  3. Password: The password of the host or IP Address
Port Number
  1. 42005: Port used for communication between BDRSuite Integration Service and BDRSuite Backup Server
  2. BDRSuite Backup Server communicates with the KVM using the port that is set to 42005 as default. You can modify this port number as per your port number availability.
Maximum Concurrent Tasks
Specify the number of parallel backup tasks each (BDS) BDRSuite Delegation Service can process simultaneously.

Save the host after adding all the details.

The KVM will be added to the BDRSuite Backup Server.

Edit
You can select a different credential or add a new credential.

Delete
If you want to remove a particular KVM, click the Delete option. A pop-up window with the message “Are you sure, you want to delete the selected server or host?” will appear. Click Yes, Delete.

Report
The Agent information report gives you the stage-wise report of the agent installation, click the Reports icon to view the Machine Name, Version, Installed Time, Status, Remarks. Further,

expand it to view the installation start and end time.


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