DPX Documentation
  • DPX Documentation
  • Deployment Guide
    • Introduction to Catalogic DPX Deployment
      • Audience and Purpose
      • Documents, Knowledge Base, and Technical Support
        • Official Documents of Catalogic DPX
        • Knowledge Base and Best Practices
        • Contacting Catalogic Software Data Protection Technical Support
      • Important Considerations
      • Infrastructure Setup
    • Chapter 1: Base Product Deployment
      • Deploying Catalogic DPX
      • Installation Components
      • Preinstallation Requirements
      • Getting Virtual Appliance Files of Catalogic DPX Master Server
      • Deploying the Catalogic DPX Master Server in VMware Environments
        • Before You Begin
        • Procedure
        • Results
      • Deploying the Catalogic DPX Master Server Virtual Appliance for Microsoft Hyper-V
      • Uninstalling Catalogic DPX
      • User Names and Passwords for Catalogic DPX Master Server
        • Default User Names and Passwords for the Catalogic DPX Master Server
        • Changing Shell Password of the Catalogic DPX Master Server
        • Changing the sysadmin Password of the DPX Management Interfaces
        • Password Requirements for the Catalogic DPX Master Server
      • Deploying Catalogic vStor Virtual Appliance for VMware
        • Prerequisites for Catalogic vStor Virtual Appliance for VMware
        • Deploying Catalogic vStor Virtual Appliance on VMware Environment
      • The Catalogic DPX Proxy Server Virtual Appliance for VMware
        • Prerequisites for the Catalogic DPX Proxy Server Virtual Appliance for VMware
        • Deploying the Catalogic DPX Proxy Server Virtual Appliance for VMware
        • Connecting to the HTML5-based DPX Proxy Server UI
        • Connecting to the Linux Shell of the Catalogic DPX Proxy Server Virtual Appliance
      • Deploying vStor Server in Hyper-V Environments
        • Before You Begin
        • Procedure
        • Results
      • Installing a Physical vStor Server
        • Before You Begin
        • Procedure
    • Deploying Catalogic vStor from the ISO Image File
      • Deploying Catalogic vStor from the Installer in the ISO Image File
      • Troubleshooting: Unable to Boot from the Catalogic vStor Disk Image
      • User Names and Passwords for Catalogic vStor
        • Default User Names and Passwords for Catalogic vStor
        • Changing Passwords of Catalogic vStor
        • Password Requirements for Catalogic vStor
      • Installing the Catalogic DPX Client on Microsoft Windows
        • Prerequisites for Installing the Catalogic DPX Client for Microsoft Windows
        • The Catalogic DPX Client for Microsoft Windows: client-only vs. full version
        • Installing the Catalogic DPX Client for Microsoft Windows
      • Installing the Catalogic DPX Client on Linux, Micro Focus OES, or IBM AIX
        • Prerequisites for Installing the Catalogic DPX Client on Linux, Micro Focus Open Enterprise Server,
        • Additional Prerequisites for Installing the Catalogic DPX Client on Linux
        • Installing the Catalogic DPX Client on Linux, Micro Focus Open Enterprise Server, or IBM AIX
        • Uninstall or Reinstall the DPX Client for Linux, MicroFocus Open Enterprise Server, or IBM AIX
      • Installing the Catalogic DPX Client on FreeBSD
        • Prerequisites for Installing the Catalogic DPX Client on FreeBSD
        • Installing the Catalogic DPX Client for FreeBSD
        • Uninstall or Reinstall the Catalogic DPX Client for FreeBSD
      • Troubleshooting Installation of the Catalogic DPX Client on UNIX and UNIX-like Systems
        • Installation Failed on Linux Because of Insufficient free PE
        • Adding a Client Node and Getting the Error: "No network route to the host"
        • Adding a Client Node and Getting the Error: "Did not register with CMAGENT"
        • Installation Logs of the Catalogic DPX Client for UNIX-like Systems
    • Chapter 2: Configure DPX
      • Add DPX Open Storage Server to Enterprise
      • Add NetApp Storage System to Enterprise
        • 1. Scan Secondary Storage System into Enterprise
        • 2. Enable Asynchronous Deduplication on Master Server
    • Chapter 3: Test Backup and Restore
      • Test 1. Backup
        • Set Up Destination Storage Volume for Open Storage
        • Setting up the NetApp Storage for the Destination Storage Volume
        • Run DPX Backup
      • Test 2. Restore
        • Test 2a. Restore – Standard Method
        • Test 2b. Restore – Instant Access
    • Chapter 4: Tape Media
      • Configuring Media Pools
      • Labeling and Assigning Tapes
        • Assigning Bar-coded Tapes
        • Assigning Tapes Without Bar-coding
      • Test Backup and Restore to Tape for Open Storage
      • Test Backup and Restore to Tape for NetApp Storage
        • Setting the Backup Type to Dump or SMTape
        • Setting the Backup Type Option
        • Testing a Backup and Restore from Storage System to Tape
        • Backing Up and Restoring Using the SMTape Option
    • Chapter 5: Updating Catalogic DPX Virtual Appliances 4.8.0 to 4.8.1
      • Prerequisites for Updating Catalogic DPX 4.8.0 Virtual Appliances to 4.8.1
        • Planning a Maintenance Window
      • Catalog Considerations for Product Upgrade
      • Tape Considerations for Product Upgrade
      • Upgrade Considerations for Windows Agent-based Block Backups to NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP Storage
      • Preparations for Virtual Appliances on VMware
        • Checking SCSI Controllers of VMs
        • Adding VMware PVSCSI Controllers in VMs
      • Preparations for Virtual Appliances on Microsoft Hyper‑V
      • Updating Catalogic DPX Master Server Virtual Appliance 4.8.0 to 4.8.1
        • Preparing the Product Update Files in the Catalogic DPX Virtual Appliance
        • Updating the Operating System of the Catalogic DPX Master Server Virtual Appliance
        • Updating Catalogic DPX 4.8.0 Master Server Application Components to Version 4.8.1
        • Preparing the Java Web Start Environment on Workstations
    • Chapter 6: Updating Catalogic DPX
      • Overview of Update Procedures for Catalogic DPX
      • Prerequisites for Updating Catalogic DPX
      • Updating Catalogic DPX Using Autoupdate
        • Online Autoupdate Method
        • Offline Autoupdate Method
      • Autoupdate with Local Repositories
        • Updating the Catalogic DPX Master Server from a Local Repository
        • Updating the Catalogic DPX nodes from a Local Repository
        • Upgrading the Catalogic DPX Master Server Offline
          • Prerequisites for Upgrading the Catalogic DPX Master Server
          • Upgrading the Catalogic DPX Master Server
    • Chapter 7: Updating Catalogic vStor
      • Upgrading Catalogic vStor 4.8.0 to 4.8.1
        • Updating Catalogic vStor Virtual Appliance for Microsoft Hyper-V
        • Prerequisites for Upgrading Catalogic vStor 4.8.0 to Version 4.8.1
        • Verifying the Hardware Compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8
        • Preparing the Product Update Files in the Catalogic vStor Appliance
        • Updating the Operating System of the Catalogic vStor 4.8.0
        • Updating Catalogic vStor 4.8.0 to Version 4.8.1
      • Upgrading Catalogic vStor 4.7.1 or Earlier to Version 4.8.0
    • Addendum
      • Linux Change Journal Driver Installation
      • Software Update System Configuration File Requirements
        • Configurable Parameters
      • Verifying a Block Backup by Using iSCSI Mapping
      • Considerations for Clustered Data ONTAP Targets
        • Adding a Clustered Data ONTAP SVM Node
          • Licensing Requirements for Agent-based NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP Backups and Restores
          • Considerations for NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP SVMs
          • Configuring Clustered Data ONTAP for NOSB
          • Exploiting Space Efficiency for SVM
      • Catalogic DPX Plug-In for VMware vSphere Client
        • Prerequisites for Catalogic DPX Plug-In for VMware vSphere Client
        • Reloading the Catalogic DPX Environment in the Shell Session
        • Installing Catalogic DPX Plug-in for VMware vSphere Client
        • Updating Catalogic DPX Plug-in for VMware vSphere Client
        • Uninstalling Catalogic DPX Plug-in for VMware vSphere
    • ACRONYMS AND TERMINOLOGY
      • Acronyms
      • Terminology
    • Trademarks
  • User Guide
    • PREFACE
      • Audience and Purpose
    • PRODUCT OVERVIEW
    • Chapter 1: Catalogic DPX Overview
      • About Catalogic DPX Product License
      • Documents, Knowledge Base, and Technical Support
      • Important Considerations
    • Chapter 2: HTML5-based DPX Management Interface
      • Supported Releases of the Catalogic DPX Master Server
      • Supported Web Browsers and Operating Systems for Workstations
      • Accessing the HTML5-based DPX Management Interface
        • Accessing the DPX Management Interface Portal via HTTPS
    • Chapter 3: Java-based DPX Management Interface
      • Workstation Requirement for the Java-based DPX Management Interface
      • Installing the Java Web Start Runtime Environment on Your Workstation
      • Launching the Java-based DPX Management Interface
        • Launching the Java-based DPX Management Interface from a Web Browser
        • Launching the Java-based DPX Management Interface from the Catalogic DPX Master Server or Client
        • Troubleshooting the Java-based DPX Management Interface: Firewalls
      • Logging into the Java-based DPX Management Interface
      • Main Graphical Interface Objects in the Java-based DPX Management Interface
      • Common Menu Bar Options
        • File in the Menu Bar
        • Edit in the Menu Bar
        • Window in the Menu Bar
        • Help Menu
      • Common Function Window Tasks
        • Navigation Trees for Resources
        • Function Context Menu
      • Function Tabs in the Java-based DPX Management Interface
        • The Backup Tab
        • The Restore Tab
        • The Monitor Jobs Tab
        • The Control Devices Tab
        • The Reports Tab
        • The Catalog Tab
        • The Copy Tab
        • The Manage Tapes Tab
        • The Configuration Tab
        • The Analytics Tab
    • BACKUP STORAGE REPOSITORIES
  • Chapter 4: Catalogic vStor
    • Installation
      • Installing Catalogic vStor Application for Linux
      • Deploying Catalogic vStor Virtual Appliance for VMware
      • Deploying Catalogic vStor virtual appliance for Microsoft Hyper-V
      • Required Ports for Catalogic vStor Server
      • Updating Catalogic vStor
    • Quick start
      • Catalogic vStor for VMware
      • Catalogic vStor for Hyper-V
    • Basic Configuration
      • Initializing vStor
      • Adding Catalogic vStor Node to Catalogic DPX
      • Configuring vStor system settings
      • Configuring Network Settings of Catalogic vStor
      • Backing up Configuration Settings of Catalogic vStor
      • Restoring Configuration Settings of Catalogic vStor
    • Storage Management
      • Adding Disks to Catalogic vStor
      • Managing Storage Pools in Catalogic vStor
      • Managing Volumes in Catalogic vStor
      • Migrating Volumes in Catalogic vStor
      • Managing Shares in Catalogic vStor
    • Data Protection
      • Catalogic vStor Backup and Recovery
      • Creating vStor Partnerships
      • Enabling Volume Encryption
    • Advanced Configuration
      • Using Multipath Storage for Catalogic vStor
      • Certificates in Catalogic vStor
      • Adding Encryption URLs to Catalogic vStor
      • MinIO Buckets in Catalogic vStor
      • Assigning an E-mail to the vStor account
      • Managing vStor User Accounts
      • Using multi-factor authentication in vStor
    • Best Practices
      • Hardware configurations: Best Practices
      • Data backup: Best Practices
      • Data archiving: Best Practices
      • Backup storage: Best Practices
      • Frequently Asked Questions: Best Practices
  • Chapter 5: vStor Command Line Interface Reference
  • Chapter 6: Catalogic DPX Open Storage Server (OSS)
    • Migrating from Catalogic DPX OSS to Catalogic vStor Server
    • Remote Seeding with Catalogic DPX OSS
      • Prerequisites for Remote Seeding
      • Seeding Stage 1
      • Seeding Stage 2
      • After Seeding
  • Chapter 7: NetApp SnapVault Management
    • Terminology for NetApp SnapVault Management
    • NetApp SnapVault Management Setup and Configuration
      • Pre-configuring NetApp Storage Systems
      • Pre-configuring Open Systems
      • Configuring ONTAP Primary and OSSV SnapVault Nodes for Catalogic DPX
    • NetApp SnapVault Management Backup
      • NetApp Primary to NetApp Secondary Backup
      • NetApp OSSV Agent to NetApp Secondary Backup
      • Selecting the SnapVault Management Backup Destination
      • Scheduling a SnapVault Management Backup: Overview
      • Other SnapVault Management Backup Considerations
    • Backing Up NetApp SnapVault Management Backups
    • NetApp SnapVault Management Restore
      • Restoring to a Primary Storage System
    • Selecting a SnapVault Restore Destination
    • Scheduling a SnapVault Restore
    • Using a Command-line Script to Protect a NetApp Snapshot
      • Creating and Running NDMP Backup Jobs by Using the BEX Command
      • Return Codes (RC) for the BEX command-line interface
      • Building the Definition File
  • Chapter 8: Cloud Storage
    • Prerequisites for Registering Cloud Storage with Catalogic DPX
    • Configuring the NIB_PORT_RANGE Parameter
    • Registering AWS S3 Cloud Storage
      • Registering Amazon S3 Cloud Storage with Catalogic DPX
    • Registering Generic Cloud Storage
      • Registering Generic Cloud Storage with Catalogic DPX from the Java-based DPX Management Interface
    • Registering Microsoft Azure Blob Storage
      • Registering Microsoft Azure Blob Storage with Catalogic DPX
      • Enabling Object Lock in Catalogic DPX
    • Archiving Block Data to Cloud Storage
      • Prerequisites for Archiving Block Data to Cloud Storage
      • Archiving Block Data to Cloud Storage by Using the Java-based DPX Management Interface
    • Archiving Agentless VMware Data in Cloud Storage
      • Prerequisites for Archiving VMware Data in Cloud Storage
      • Archiving VMware Data in Cloud Storage by Using the Java-based DPX Management Interface
    • Enabling Amazon S3 Object Lock
      • Enabling Amazon S3 Object Lock
      • Enabling the Amazon S3 Object Lock Legal Hold
  • DISK-TO-DISK DATA PROTECTION
  • Chapter 9: Overview of the Disk-to-Disk Data Protection
    • Catalogic DPX Block Data Protection
    • Prerequisites for Catalogic DPX Block Backup
    • Prerequisites for Block Backup to Catalogic DPX Open Storage Servers
    • Prerequisites for Block Backup with NetApp Storage
      • Pre-Configuring Nodes for Block Backup to NetApp Storage
      • Configuring Nodes for Block Backup to NetApp Storage
      • Backing Up a SnapVault Primary
  • Chapter 10: Block Backup
    • Prerequisites for Catalogic DPX Block Backup
      • NetApp Deduplication Interface Considerations
      • Checkpoint Restart Considerations
      • Prerequisites for Block Backup Jobs
      • Forcing a Base Backup
    • Configuration Requirements for Agent-Based Clustered Data ONTAP Backup
      • Licensing Requirements for Agent-Based NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP Backups and Restores
      • Considerations for NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP SVMs
      • Configuring Clustered Data ONTAP for NOSB
      • Exploiting Space Efficiency for SVM
    • Block Backup Wizard
      • Launching the Block Backup Wizard
      • Block Backup Wizard Step 1: Welcome Page
      • Block Backup Wizard Step 2: Select Source
      • Block Backup Wizard Step 3:Select Destination
      • Block Backup Wizard Step 4: Job Options
      • Block Backup Wizard Step 5: Schedule
      • Block Backup Wizard Step 6: Save and Run
    • Running an Existing Backup Job
    • Block Backup Wizard Additional Information
      • Considerations When Selecting a Source in the Block Backup Wizard
      • Considerations When Modifying a Block Backup Job
      • Implementing Pre-Script and Post-Script for Snapshots Operations
      • Requirements for Pre-Script and Post-Script Snapshot
      • Script Definition
    • Protecting Block Backups
      • Protecting a Block Backup Residing on Catalogic vStor
      • Protecting Backups Residing on NetApp Storage
      • Protecting Backups Residing on Catalogic DPX Open Storage Server
    • Archiving Specific Backup Instances
      • Archiving specific backup instances
      • Running an On-demand Archive Job
      • Deleting an Archive Job from the Catalog
  • Chapter 11: Block Restore
    • Selecting Block Source Data to Restore
      • Alternate Secondary as NetApp Restore Source
    • Selecting Block Restore Destinations
      • Specifying a Destination Directory or qtree that Does Not Exist
      • Specifying Mount Points
    • Setting Block Restore Source Options
    • Setting Block Restore Destination Options
      • Existing File Handling
      • Missing Directories
      • Exchange Point-in-Time Recovery
      • Exchange Handling
      • MSSQL With Replace
      • MSSQL New Location
      • MSSQL New Location Logs
      • Point-in-Time Restore
      • SYSVOL Handling
      • Cluster Handling
      • Enable NDMP Server Logging
      • Restart Relationship After Restore Complete
      • Oracle Restore Mode
      • Oracle Files Quick Restore Root Directory
      • Oracle Home
      • Oracle UNIX User Name
      • Oracle Instance Password
      • Oracle Database Open Option
      • Create SharePoint Web Application
      • Setting Restore Encryption Options
    • Setting Restore Job Notification Options
    • Saving Restore Jobs
    • Running Restore Jobs
    • Monitoring a Restore Job
  • Chapter 12: Instant Access to Data
    • Mapping a Block Backup Instance to a Drive Letter
      • Mapping Preparation
      • Mapping Procedure
    • Using Instant Access in a Recovery Strategy
    • Modifying and Recovering
      • Modifying the Backed Up Data
      • Recovering Modified Data
    • Instant Access Mapping to the NetApp Alternate Secondary
      • Pre-mapping Procedure for Alternate Secondary
      • Meet the Requirements for an Alternate Secondary System
        • Perform the Required Procedures on the Alternate Secondary
      • Change Appropriate Node References
      • Using an Alternate Secondary with an Initial Secondary for Recovery
    • Unmapping a Block Backup Instance from a Drive Letter
    • Verifying a Block Backup by Using iSCSI Mapping
    • Snapshot Verification Utility for NetApp Storage Systems
      • Running the Snapshot Verification Utility for NetApp Storage Systems
      • Managing Storage System Credentials for the Snapshot Verification Utility
      • Considerations for Troubleshooting the Snapshot Verification Utility
    • Instant Access as a File History Alternative
  • Chapter 13: Bare Metal Recovery
  • VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT
  • Chapter 14: Overview of Virtual Environment Protection
    • Special Features for Virtual Environments
      • Terminology Related to Virtualization
    • File Restore for Agentless Backup
      • Prerequisites and Restrictions for File Restore
      • Restoring Files in the HTML5-based DPX Management Interface
    • Deleting Agentless Backup or Restore Jobs
      • Deleting Agentless Backup Jobs
      • Condensing Catalog
      • Delete Backup Instances
      • Deleting the Agentless Restore Job Definition
  • Chapter 15: Agentless Backup for VMware
    • Agentless Backup for VMware: Advantages and Capabilities
      • No Maintenance of Data Protection Software on VMs
      • High-Performance Backups
      • Flexibility, Administrative Simplicity
      • Catalogic Agentless Backup Complements Block Data Protection
        • Data Reduction: Deduplication and Compression
        • Multiple Types of Restore for Agentless VMware Backups
    • Application-Consistent Protection
      • Determining the Consistency State of a Snapshot
    • Architecture and Data Flow
      • Agentless VMware Backup Node Types
      • Backup Architecture: SAN, LAN (NBD), and HotAdd
      • Backup Architecture: Guest-Based and Proxy-Based Backup in a Single Protection System
      • Restore Architecture and Data Flow
    • Restoring VMs
      • Full Virtualization
      • Instant Virtualization
      • Migration from Virtual Snapshot Storage to Local Storage: RRP
    • Creating VMs with Full Virtualization or Instant Virtualization
      • Backing Up A Physical Node For Virtualization Jobs
      • Steps to Restore VMs with Catalogic DPX
      • Steps to Create a VM (Full Virtualization and Instant Access)
        • Virtualization Step 1
        • Virtualization Step 2
      • Steps to Create a Virtual Machine (Full and Instant Virtualization)
    • Virtualization Steps (Full and Instant Virtualization)
      • I. Selecting a Snapshot and Choosing Virtualization Type:
      • II. Specifying Virtual Machine Information
      • Steps to Create a Virtual Machine (Full and Instant Virtualization)
      • Procedure
    • Rapid Return to Production (RRP)
      • Prerequisites for RRP
      • RRP General Considerations
      • Power State Considerations for RRP
      • Completing an RRP Job Despite Master Server Interruption
      • Converting Temporary VM to Production VM by Using RRP
    • Additional tasks after restoring VMs
      • Deleting Virtual Machines After Instant Virtualization
      • Cloning Virtual Machines
    • Agentless Backup and Recovery
      • Catalogic DPX Archive for Agentless Backup with Catalogic vStor
      • Protecting Agentless Backups
      • Recovering an Archived Agentless Backup
        • Step 1: Restore the Backup Instance from Media to a vStor Volume
        • Step 2: Complete the Initially Intended Recovery by Restoring from the vStor
    • VMware vCenter Permission Settings for Agentless Backup
    • Installing Agentless VMware Backup
      • Prerequisites for Agentless VMware Backup
      • Backup Considerations for Agentless VMware Backups
      • Restore Considerations for Agentless VMware Backup
    • Best Practices for Agentless VMware Backup
    • Configuring VMware Protection
      • Prerequisites for Adding VMware vCenters or Proxy Servers to the Enterprise
      • Adding, Editing, or Deleting VMware nodes to the Enterprise from the HTML5-based DPX Management Inte
      • Adding, Editing, or Deleting VMware vCenter to the Enterprise Using the Java-based DPX MI
    • Virtualization Proxy Servers for VMware
      • Setting Virtualization Proxy Servers
      • Adding an Agentless Virtualization Proxy Server
      • Rescanning a Proxy Server Node
    • Backing Up VMware VMs
      • Prerequisites for Backing Up VMware VMs
      • Excluding VMs from Backup
      • Creating the Agentless VMware Backup Jobs from the HTML5-based DPX Management Interface
      • Creating the Agentless VMware Backup Jobs from the Java-based DPX Management Interface
    • Restoring VMware VMs from the HTML5-based DPX Management Interface
    • VMware Restore Wizard for the Java-based DPX Management Interface
      • Step 1. Launching the VMware Restore Wizard
      • Step 2. VMware Restore Wizard: Select Operation
      • Restore Operations
        • Summary of Restore Operations
      • Step 3. VMware Restore Wizard: Select Source
      • Step 4. VMware Restore Wizard: Select Target Host
      • Step 5. VMware Restore Wizard: Select Target Datastore
      • Step 6. VMware Restore Wizard: Virtual Machine Options
      • Step 7. VMware Restore Wizard: Job Information
      • Step 8. VMware Restore Wizard: Set Job Options
      • Step 9. VMware Restore Wizard: Job Schedule
      • Step 10. VMware Restore Wizard: Summary
      • Saving and Running the Restore Job
    • Additional Information About Restoring VMware VMs
      • General Restore Considerations
      • Datastore Considerations
      • VMDK Restore Considerations
      • VMDK Post-Restore Considerations
    • Deleting VMs and VMDKs
      • Considerations for Deleting VMs
      • Delete VM/VMDK Wizard
      • DeleteVM Utility
    • Catalogic DPX Plug-In for VMware vSphere Client
      • Prerequisites for Catalogic DPX Plug-In for VMware vSphere Client
      • Reloading the Catalogic DPX Environment in the Shell Session
      • Installing Catalogic DPX Plug-in for VMware vSphere Client
      • Updating Catalogic DPX Plug-in for VMware vSphere Client
      • Uninstalling Catalogic DPX Plug-in for VMware vSphere
    • Operating Catalogic DPX from VMware vSphere Client
      • Defining a Backup Policy in the Java-based DPX Management Interface
      • Assigning a Policy to VMs in VMware vSphere Client
      • Removing a Policy from VMs in the vSphere Client
      • Performing an On-Demand VM Backup in the vSphere Client
  • Chapter 16: Using Storage for Agentless VMware Backup
    • Agentless VMware Backup with Catalogic vStor
      • Prerequisites for Agentless VMware backup with Catalogic vStor
      • Additional Information about iSCSI Initiators
    • Agentless VMware Backup with Catalogic DPX Open Storage Server (OSS)
      • Prerequisites for VMware Agentless Backup with Catalogic DPX Open Storage Servers
    • Agentless VMware Backup with NetApp Storage Systems
      • Best Practices for Agentless VMware Backup with NetApp Storage Systems
  • Chapter 17: Agentless Backup for Microsoft Hyper-V
    • Installing Catalogic DPX Backup Agent on the Microsoft Hyper-V host
      • Prerequisite for installing Catalogic DPX Backup Agent for Microsoft Hyper-V
      • Installing Catalogic DPX Backup Agent for Microsoft Hyper-V by Using the Graphical Interface
      • Installing Catalogic DPX Backup Agent for Microsoft Hyper-V from Microsoft Windows PowerShell
    • Registering Microsoft Hyper-V with Catalogic DPX
      • Prerequisites for Agentless Microsoft Hyper-V Backup
      • Getting an IPv4 Address of the Microsoft Hyper-V Hosts or Clusters
      • Adding Microsoft Hyper-V Nodes to Catalogic DPX
    • Backing Up Microsoft Hyper-V VMs
      • Prerequisites for backing up the Microsoft Hyper-V assets
      • Backing up the Microsoft Hyper-V Assets
    • Restoring Microsoft Hyper-V Backups
      • Prerequisites for Restoring the Microsoft Hyper-V Backups
      • Restoring the Microsoft Hyper-V VM backups (“Full VM Restore”)
  • APPLICATION SUPPORT
  • Chapter 18: Microsoft SharePoint
    • About Physical and Virtual Nodes
    • Establishing SharePoint Control Nodes
    • DPX SharePoint Object Recovery
    • Considerations and Requirements for SharePoint
      • Supported Operating Systems and Applications
      • General Limitations
      • SharePoint Installation and Configuration Requirements
    • Installation on SharePoint Nodes
      • Installing DPX on SharePoint Control Nodes
      • Adding SharePoint Application Protection Services to an Existing Enterprise
    • SharePoint: Additional Configurations
      • Initial Configuration of the SharePoint Virtual Node
      • Adding Physical SharePoint Nodes to the Enterprise
      • Enabling Microsoft SharePoint Services VSS Writer on SharePoint Control Nodes
      • Updating SharePoint Control Node Configurations
      • Configuring Automatic Failover Functionality for SharePoint Farms
      • Verifying the Configuration of SharePoint Before Using Backup
    • Backing Up SharePoint with DPX Block Data Protection
      • Considerations for SharePoint Application Backups
      • Running a SharePoint Backup
      • Selecting SharePoint Backup Sources
    • Restoring Microsoft SharePoint with the Catalogic DPX Block Data Protection
      • Prerequisites for restoring Microsoft SharePoint
    • Restoring the Microsoft SharePoint Application or its Individual Components
      • Restoring Web Applications to Another Farm
      • Restoring Microsoft SharePoint databases from Microsoft SQL Server backups
  • Chapter 19: Microsoft Exchange Server
    • Architectural Changes in Microsoft Exchange
    • Catalogic DPX Support for Exchange
    • Catalogic DPX Exchange Mailbox Recovery (EMR)
    • Requirements and Considerations for Exchange Backup and Restore
      • Considerations for DAGs
      • Backup Considerations
      • Prerequisites for Restoring Microsoft Exchange Server Assets
      • Restore Destinations
    • DPX Installation on Exchange Nodes
      • General Installation Procedure for Exchange Nodes
      • DPX Installation Scenarios for Exchange
    • Configuring Exchange Nodes
      • Using the Management Console to Configure Exchange Nodes
      • Adding a Standalone Exchange Node to an Existing DAG Node Group
    • Backing Up Exchange with DPX Block Data Protection
      • Defining and Running Exchange Backups
    • Verifying Microsoft Exchange Server Backups
      • Requirements/Considerations for Exchange Verification
      • Setting Verification Options for Microsoft Exchange Server
      • Running the Verification Job
      • Verification and the Job Monitor
      • Determining the Verification State of a Backed Up Job Instance
    • Restoring Microsoft Exchange Server by using Catalogic DPX Block Data Protection
      • Preparing for Restore
    • Restoring Microsoft Exchange Server databases
      • Restoring Microsoft Exchange Server Nodes or Components
      • Optional Configurations
      • Running the Restore Job for Microsoft Exchange Server
    • Post-Restore: Reseeding the Passive DAG Database for Microsoft Exchange Server
    • Restoring to an Exchange Recovery Databases
      • Prerequisites for Restoring Recovery Databases of Microsoft Exchange Server
      • Restoring a Recovery Database of Microsoft Exchange Server
    • Backup and Restore Job Options
  • Chapter 20: Microsoft SQL Server
    • DPX Protecting SQL Server: General Considerations
    • Protecting AlwaysOn Availability Groups: Concepts and Considerations
      • Overview
      • Display of WSFC Resources
      • Backup Considerations
      • Recovery Considerations
      • BMR Recovery Considerations
      • WFSC Limitations
  • Chapter 21: DPX Block Data Protection for AlwaysOn Databases
    • AlwaysOn Database Block Backup Overview
    • AlwaysOn Database Block Restore Overview
    • Microsoft Windows Server Distributed File System (DFS)
      • DFS Namespaces
      • DFS Replication
    • DFS Namespace Block Backup
      • Standalone Namespace Server Considerations
      • Domain-based Namespace Server Considerations
      • Domain Controller Restore
    • DFS Replication Block Backup
      • General Considerations
      • Block Restore Considerations
      • Troubleshooting Considerations
  • Chapter 22: SAP HANA
    • Prerequisites for Protecting SAP HANA Application Data
    • Installing the DPX Client for SAP HANA
    • Installing and Configuring the DPX Plugin for SAP HANA
    • SAP HANA Studio Best Practices for DPX Plugin
    • Running a backup job with SAP HANA Studio
    • Running a restore (recovery) job with SAP HANA Studio
  • Chapter 23: Oracle Databases
    • Prerequisites for Protecting Oracle Databases
      • Advantages of Using the Catalogic DPX Over Traditional RMAN Backups
      • Considerations for Catalogic DPX Block Data Protection
    • Enabling Catalogic DPX Block Data Protection for Oracle Databases
    • Catalogic DPX Block Data Protection for Oracle Backup Workflow
    • Backing up Oracle Databases by using Catalogic DPX Block Data Protection
    • Restoring Oracle Databases by using Catalogic DPX Block Data Protection
    • Logical View Restore: Regular
    • Logical View Restore: Quick Restore
    • Logical View Restore: Cloning
    • Physical View Restore
    • Special Restore Destination Options for Oracle
    • Oracle RMAN Cataloging Control and Catalogic DPX
      • RMAN Operation with Backup Files
      • Prerequisites for RMAN Cataloging
      • Example Job Log
    • Example Disaster Recovery Scenarios about Oracle Databases
      • Restoring an Oracle Instance from a Previous Point-in-Time
      • All Data Files for a Non-System Tablespace are Either Lost or Corrupted
      • Lost a Data File for a Non-System Tablespace
      • Performing a Point-in-Time Restore of the Entire Database
      • Recovering From a Table DROP With a Backup that Contains the Lost Table
      • Recovering From a Table DROP Performed After the Last Backup
      • Recovering Oracle Databases to a New Server
  • Chapter 24: Additional Topics about Application Protection
    • Verifying Application Backups
      • Prerequisites for Verification
      • Verification and the Job Monitor
      • Determining the Verification State of a Backed Up Job Instance
    • Cluster Support for Microsoft Windows and Micro Focus OES
      • Prerequisites for Catalogic DPX Block Data Protection with Clusters
  • MAINTENANCE
  • Chapter 25: Maintaining and Protecting Catalogic DPX Catalogs
    • Condense: Freeing Resources in the Catalog
      • Starting Catalog Condense Jobs
      • Scheduling Catalog Condense Jobs
        • Editing Existing Job Schedules
        • Previewing Scheduled Jobs
    • Job Functions: Managing Catalog Expiration Cycles
      • Elements of the Catalog Job Functions Window
      • Extending the Retention Period of a Cataloged Job
      • Expiring a Cataloged Job Instance
      • Filtering the Cataloged Job List
      • Generating Cataloged Job Reports
    • Backup: Protecting the Catalog Data
      • Disaster Recovery Essentials
      • Catalog Backup: Recommended Strategies
        • Tape drive attached to master server
        • Tape drive attached to remote device server
        • DiskDirectory for Catalog backup
      • Catalog Backup: Strategies to Avoid
      • Overview of Backing Up the Catalog
      • Creating a Media Pool for Catalog Backups
      • Catalog Backup Window: Tasks Overview
      • Launching the Catalog Backup Window
      • Elements of the Catalog Backup Window
    • Creating New Catalog Backup Jobs
      • Specify Destinations for the Catalog Backup Job
      • Schedule Catalog Backup Jobs
      • Catalog Backup Source Options
        • Set Catalog Backup Destination Options
      • Catalog Backup Job Notification Options
    • Editing Catalog Backup Job Definition
      • Opening an Existing Catalog Backup Job Definition
      • Editing an Existing Catalog Backup Job
      • Saving a Catalog Backup Job
      • Running a Catalog Backup Job
      • Deleting an Existing Catalog Backup Job
    • Restore: Recovering Catalog Backup Data
      • Elements of the Catalog Restore Window
      • Defining a Catalog Restore
      • Editing a Catalog Restore
      • Restoring catalogs
      • Monitoring a Catalog Job
  • Chapter 26: Jobs
    • Job Return Codes (RCs)
    • Monitoring jobs in Java-based DPX Management Interface
    • Job Status and Available Actions
      • Suspending Jobs
      • Canceling Jobs
      • Rescheduling a Job’s Time
      • Running a Job from the Job Monitor
    • Holding and Releasing Scheduled Jobs
      • Prerequisites for Holding or Releasing Scheduled Jobs
      • Holding or Releasing Scheduled Jobs in the HTML5-based DPX Management Interface
      • Holding Scheduled Jobs in the Java-based DPX Management Interface
      • Releasing Held Scheduled Jobs in the Java-based DPX Management Interface
    • Displaying a Job Definition
    • Monitoring Jobs
      • Monitoring Multiple Jobs
      • Job Monitor Interval and Maximum Jobs
    • Reviewing Jobs
    • Generating Job Reports
  • Chapter 27: Catalogic DPX Logs
    • Collecting Job Logs
      • Collecting Job Logs on the HTML5-based DPX Management Interface
      • Collecting Job Logs on the Java-based DPX Management Interface
    • Technical Specifications for Catalogic DPX Logs
      • Log Management Models
      • File Sizes of Job Logs
      • File Name Pattern for Catalogic DPX Logs
      • Text Format for Catalogic DPX Logs
  • Chapter 28: Managing Licenses
    • Getting License Information
      • Getting License Information from the HTML5-based DPX Management Interface
      • Getting License Information from the Java-based DPX Management Interface
    • Updating the License Key
      • Updating the License Key Using the HTML5-based DPX Management Interface
      • Updating the License Key Using the Java-based DPX Management Interface
      • Updating the License Key Using the Linux Shell
    • Managing the CMAgent Service
      • Stopping or Starting the CMAgent Service on UNIX or Linux
      • Stopping or Starting the CMAgent Service on Microsoft Windows
  • Chapter 29: Getting Node Information
    • Prerequisites for getting node information
    • Getting Node Information on the Java-based DPX Management Interface
  • Chapter 30: Configuring Parameters
    • Parameter Configuration Interface
      • Prerequisites for the Parameter Configuration Interface
      • Opening the Parameter Configuration Interface for a Selected Node
      • Selecting a Module and Configuring its Parameters
      • Advanced Parameter Views and Custom Parameters
      • Applying Parameter Changes
    • Editing Configuration Files in the Catalogic DPX Master Server for Linux and UNIX
    • Editing Configuration Registry Values in the Catalogic DPX Master Server for Microsoft Windows
  • SECURITY
  • The Catalogic DPX GuardMode
    • Detecting File Renaming with Abnormal File Extensions
    • Counting Write Operations
    • Honeypot and Decoy Files
    • Prerequisites for the Catalogic DPX GuardMode
    • Installing the Catalogic DPX GuardMode Agent
      • Preparing the Installation Program for the Catalogic DPX GuardMode Agent
      • Installing the Catalogic DPX GuardMode Agent
      • Stopping or Restarting the Catalogic DPX GuardMode Agent
      • Uninstalling the Catalogic DPX GuardMode Agent
      • Viewing the Version Number of the Catalogic DPX GuardMode Agent
    • Managing the Catalogic DPX GuardMode Agent in the Graphical Interface
      • Security: Excluded Paths
      • Updating the Block-list for the Blocked Extensions
      • Excluding File Extensions in the Block-list
      • Managing Honeypot
    • The Command-line Interface for the Catalogic DPX GuardMode
      • Getting Started with the Command-line Interface for the Catalogic DPX GuardMode
      • Starting the Catalogic DPX GuardMode Agent
      • Registering the Catalogic DPX GuardMode Agent with the Catalogic DPX Master Server as a Node
      • Adding Catalogic DPX GuardMode Agent with the Catalogic DPX Master Server as a Notification Provider
      • Updating the Catalogic DPX GuardMode Agent with Catalogic DPX as a Notification Provider
      • Viewing the Catalogic DPX Master Servers that Were Registered as Notification Providers
      • Removing the Catalogic DPX Master Server that Was Registered as a Notification Provider
      • Updating Configurations for the Basic Authentication
  • ADDENDUM
  • Chapter 31: Remote Seeding with NetApp Storage
    • Prerequisites for Remote Seeding
    • Microsoft Windows Remote Seeding to 7-Mode Data ONTAP
      • Primary Site Procedures for Windows Remote Seeding to 7-mode
      • Destination Site Procedures for Windows Remote Seeding to 7-mode
        • Define a Block Incremental Backup Job
        • Restore the Base Image Backup and Seed the NetApp Storage System
        • Schedule Block Incremental Backups
    • Microsoft Windows Remote Seeding to Clustered Data ONTAP
      • Primary Site Procedures for Windows Remote Seeding to Clustered Data ONTAP
      • Destination Site Procedure for Windows Remote Seeding to Clustered Data ONTAP
      • Procedures to Prepare the Incremental Job
    • Remote Seeding for the Linux Platform
      • Primary Site Procedures for Linux Remote Seeding
      • Destination Site Procedures for Linux Remote Seeding
  • Chapter 32: Setting Up Tape Library in NetApp Storage Environment
    • Prerequisites for Tape Library Deployment
    • Recommended Best Practices for Tape Libraries
      • Other Tape Library Setup Scenarios
      • Impact of Equipment Upgrades
    • Tape Library Setup using the Device Configuration Wizard
      • 1. Connect the Tape Library
      • 2. Install and Configure the Tape Library by Using the DPX Device Configuration Wizard
        • Devices Not Auto-Configurable
        • Launching the Device Configuration Wizard
        • Using the Device Configuration Wizard
    • Manual Tape Library Setup
      • 1. Connect the Tape Library
      • 2. Get information about tape devices and tape drive bays
      • 3. Add the tape library to the Catalogic DPX Enterprise
      • 4. Add the tape drives to the Enterprise
      • 5. Add the SAN device paths to the Enterprise
  • Chapter 33: Setting Up Tape Library in Catalogic DPX Open Storage Server Environment
    • Prerequisites for Tape Library Deployment
    • Recommended Best Practices for Tape Libraries
      • Tape Library Setup Scenarios
      • Impact of Equipment Upgrades
    • Tape Library Setup using the Device Configuration Wizard
      • 1. Connect the Tape Library
      • 2. Install and Configure the Tape Library by Using the DPX Device Configuration Wizard
        • Devices Not Auto-Configurable
        • Launching the Device Configuration Wizard
        • Using the Device Configuration Wizard
    • Manual Tape Library Setup
      • 1. Connect the Tape Library
      • 2. Get Information about Tape Devices and Tape Drive Bays
      • 3. Add the Tape Library to the Enterprise
      • 4. Add the Tape Drives to the Enterprise
      • 5. Add the SAN Device Paths to the Enterprise
  • Chapter 34: Common operating system tasks
    • Verifying MD5 Hash Values
    • Editing Environment Path Variable
    • Microsoft PowerShell and Microsoft Windows PowerShell
  • ACRONYMS AND TERMINOLOGY
    • Acronyms
    • Terminology
  • Trademarks
  • REFERENCE GUIDE
    • REFERENCE GUIDE OVERVIEW
    • Chapter 1: DPX Overview
      • Documents, Knowledge Base, and Technical Support
        • Official Documents of Catalogic DPX
        • Knowledge Base and Best Practices
        • Contacting Catalogic Software Data Protection Technical Support
      • Important Considerations
    • Chapter 2: Introduction to Reference Guide
      • Audience and Purpose
      • Topics Covered
    • INSTALLATION
    • Chapter 3: Installation Overview
      • Downloading the OVA File and ISO Images
        • Downloading the OVA File or ISO Images
        • Running the Installer for the Client, OSS, or Proxy from the ISO Image
      • Automated Deployment
      • Installation Components and Considerations
        • Installation Components
        • Installation Considerations
          • DPX Open Storage Server Installation Considerations
          • General Installation Considerations
          • iSCSI Initiator and NFS Transport Protocol
        • Considerations for Installation on Clusters
          • Cluster Name Account Permissions for Installing on Clusters
      • Workflow for New Installation
    • Chapter 4: Product Upgrade/Update
    • Chapter 5: Local Installation
      • Deploying the Catalogic DPX Master Server in the VMware Environment
        • Installing the Catalogic DPX Master Server Appliance
        • Assigning or Changing an IP Address
        • Changing the System Hostname
      • Deploying the Catalogic DPX Master Server in the Microsoft Hyper-V Environment
        • Installing the DPX Master Server Appliance
        • Assigning or Changing an IP Address
        • Changing the System Hostname
      • Installing on Windows – New or Upgrade
        • Windows Installation on Non-SharePoint Nodes
        • Windows Installation on SharePoint Nodes
      • Silent installation on the Microsoft Windows Systems
        • Silent Installation Procedure on the Microsoft Windows Systems
        • Files and Folders that are Installed with Catalogic DPX for Microsoft Winodws
        • Uninstalling on Windows
      • Installing on UNIX and Linux – New or Upgrade
        • Pre-Installation Considerations for UNIX or Linux
        • Using the Installation Wizard to Install on UNIX or Linux
        • Using the Command Line to Install and Uninstall on UNIX or Linux
        • Silent Install, Upgrade, and Uninstall on UNIX or Linux
    • Chapter 6: Remote Deployment
      • System Requirements for Remote Deployment
        • Running a Test Listing
      • Procedure for Remote Deployment
    • Chapter 7: Catalogic DPX Software Update System
      • Prerequisites for the Catalogic DPX Software Update System
      • Software Update System Considerations
      • Installing Catalogic DPX Software Update Packages
      • Manually Populating the Software Update Package Repository
      • Additional Features in Catalogic DPX Software Update System
        • Traceability of Software Updates
        • Notification of Software Updates
      • Software Update System Configuration File Requirements
        • Restarting Service/Agents
        • Configurable Parameters
      • Manual Software Update Installation
        • Manual Software Update Installation Procedure
        • Manual Software Update Uninstallation Procedure
        • Procedure for Opening a Command Prompt
    • Chapter 8: The Importance of Catalog Protection and Maintenance
      • Key Steps to Protecting the Catalog
        • Define a Catalog Backup
        • Ensure You Have a Catalog Backup Report
    • Chapter 9: Administrative Privileges and Security Considerations
      • Default Ports
      • NIB Port Range for NDMP and Image Backups
      • Changing the SSH Port on the Catalogic DPX Master Server
        • Changing the SSH Port on the Catalogic DPX Master Server
      • Permissions Needed for Operating Systems
        • Permissions for Windows
        • Permissions for Windows Clusters
        • Permissions for UNIX / Linux
        • Permissions for OES2 Linux
      • Permissions Needed for Devices
        • Permissions for NetApp Storage Systems
        • Permissions for Other NDMP Storage Systems
      • Permissions Needed for Application Interfaces
        • Permissions for VMware (Virtualization Features)
        • Permissions for SQL
        • Permissions for SharePoint
        • Permissions for Microsoft Exchange
        • Permissions for Oracle: File Level, RMAN, All Platforms
        • Permissions for Oracle: Block Level, Windows, Linux, Solaris
        • Permissions for DB2
        • Permissions for Lotus Notes / Domino
        • Permissions for SAP R/3
        • Permissions for Micro Focus eDirectory
        • Permissions for Micro Focus GroupWise
      • Permissions Needed for Application Restore Tools
        • Permissions for DPX Exchange Mailbox Recovery
        • Permissions for DPX SharePoint Object Recovery
    • CONFIGURATION
    • Chapter 10: Configuration Overview
      • A Note on Environmental Variables
      • Overview of Configuration Functions
      • Field Lengths
    • Chapter 11: Configuring the Enterprises
      • Elements of the Configure Enterprise Window
      • Editing an Enterprise Configuration
        • Importing a LDAP Server Certificate to the DPX Master Server
        • Adding a Node Group
        • Editing a Node Group
        • Deleting a Node Group
        • Adding a Node
          • OES Node Configuration Verification
        • Editing a Node
          • Editing an Advanced Data Agent Port
          • Editing Block Backup Node Information
          • Editing Verification and Cloning Fields for Block Backup Clients
          • Editing SCSI Reserve/Release
          • Update Code Page
        • Moving a Node
        • Deleting a Node
        • Configuring a Virtual Controller
        • File Exclusions
          • Creating New File Exclusion Rules
          • Deleting File Exclusion Rules
        • Generating an Enterprise Report
        • Generating a Node Group Report
        • Generating a Node Report
        • Configuring Parameters
    • Chapter 12: Configuring Devices
      • Elements of the Configure Device Window
      • Configure Device Window Tasks
        • Adding a Device Cluster
      • Registering AWS S3 Cloud Storage
      • Registering Generic Cloud Storage
        • Editing a Device Cluster
        • Deleting a Device Cluster
        • Adding a Device
        • Editing a Device
        • Moving a Device
        • Deleting a Device
        • Adding a Tape Library
        • Editing a Tape Library
        • Deleting a Tape Library
        • Adding a Tape Library Device
        • Editing a Tape Library Device
        • Deleting a Tape Library Device
        • Adding a SAN Device Path
        • Editing a SAN Device Path
        • Deleting a SAN Device Path
        • Assigning and Unassigning Media to/from Tape Library Slots
        • Generating a Device Cluster Report
        • Generating a Tape Library Report
        • Generating a Device Report
    • Chapter 13: Configuring Media
      • Elements of the Configure Media Window
      • Configure Media Window Tasks
        • Adding a Media Pool
        • Editing a Media Pool
        • Deleting a Media Pool
        • Adding a Media Volume
        • Adding Media to a Library Controlled by the Manufacturer’s Interface
        • Editing a Media Volume
        • Moving Media Volumes
        • Filtering the Media Volume List
        • Deleting a Media Volume
        • Generating a Media Pool Report
        • Generating a Media Volume Report
        • Generating a Media Job Report for a Single Media Volume
    • Chapter 14: Configuring Administrators
      • Introduction to Administrator Configuration
      • Resources
      • Privilege Classes
      • Example Configurations
      • Launching the Configure Administrators Window
      • Elements of the Configure Administrators Window
      • Configure Administrator Window Tasks
        • Adding an Administrator Group
        • Editing an Administrator Group
        • Deleting an Administrator Group
        • Adding an Administrator
        • Editing an Administrator
        • Deleting an Administrator
        • Assigning Resources and Privilege Classes
        • Unassigning Resources and Privilege Classes
        • Generating an Administrator Group Report
        • Generating an Administrator Report
    • Chapter 15: Configuring Job Folders
      • Launching the Configure Job Folders Window
      • Elements of the Configure Job Folders Window
      • Configure Job Folders Window Tasks
        • Adding a Job Folder
        • Editing a Job Folder
        • Deleting a Job Folder
        • Deleting a Job
        • Saving Job Definition
    • Chapter 16: Configuring Defaults
      • Elements of the Configure Defaults Window
      • Configure Defaults Window Tasks
        • Setting Backup Default Source Options
        • Setting Backup Default (Base / Incremental / Differential) Destination Options
        • Setting Backup Default Encryption Options
        • Setting Backup Default Job Notification Options
        • Setting Restore Default Source Options
        • Setting Restore Default Destination Options
        • Setting Restore Default Encryption Options
        • Setting Restore Default Job Notification Options
        • Setting Migrate Default Source Options
        • Setting Migrate Default Destination Options
        • Setting Migrate Default Encryption Options
        • Setting Migrate Default Job Notification Options
    • Chapter 17: Configuring Keyrings
      • Introduction to Keyrings
        • Encryption Considerations for Database Applications
        • Software Encryption versus Hardware Encryption
        • Job Options
      • Launching the Configure Keyrings Window
      • Elements of the Configure Keyrings Window
      • Configure Keyrings Window Tasks
        • Adding a Keyring
        • Deleting a Keyring
        • Adding a Key
        • Deleting a Key
    • Chapter 18: Configuring Holidays
      • Elements of the Configure Holidays Window
    • Chapter 19: Configuring Cloud Storage
      • Configuring AWS
      • Configuring AltaVault Storage Appliance
    • OPERATION
    • Chapter 20: Backup
      • Introduction to Backup Functions
        • Quick Overview of Backup Functions
        • Launching the Backup Window
        • Backup Modes
      • Elements of the Backup Window
      • Backup Window Tasks: Overview
      • Defining a New Backup Job
        • Backup Definition: Overview
        • Determining the Backup Mode
        • Begin Defining a New Backup Job
        • Specifying Source Data to Back Up
          • Source Considerations for File Backup
          • Source Considerations for Image Backup
          • Specifying Backup Data on Open Enterprise Server Nodes
          • Backing Up System State
          • Backing Up System Table
          • Backing Up Database Data
        • Specifying Destinations for the Backup Job
        • Defining Backup Options
          • Setting Backup Encryption Options
          • Setting Backup Job Notification Options
        • Specifying File Exclusion Rules for Backups
          • Assigning File Exclusion Rules
          • Revising Existing File Exclusion Rules
          • Creating New File Exclusion Rules
          • Deleting File Exclusion Rules
          • Setting Exclusion Patterns
        • Specifying a Schedule for the Backup Job
          • Planning a Backup Schedule
          • Backup Types
          • Sample Backup Schedules
          • Tape Retention
          • Specifying a Backup Schedule
          • Editing Existing Job Schedules
          • Previewing Scheduled Jobs
        • Specifying an Automatic Migrate Operation
      • Editing an Existing Backup Job
        • Opening an Existing Backup Job Definition
      • Saving a Backup Job
      • Running a Backup Job
        • Monitoring Backup Jobs
      • Rerunning a Failed Backup Job
      • Deleting an Existing Backup Job
    • Chapter 21: Restore
      • Introduction to the Restore Functions
        • Quick Overview of Restore Functions
        • Launching the Restore Window
        • Restore Modes
        • Considerations for Cross-Platform Restores
      • Elements of the Restore Window
      • Restore Window Tasks: Overview
      • Defining a New Restore Job
        • Restore Definition: Overview
        • Determining the Restore Mode
        • Begin Defining a New Restore Job
        • Specifying Source Data to Restore
        • Specifying Source Data for File or Image Restore
          • Filtering Displayed Jobs for a Restore Job
          • Specifying Data to Restore
          • Source Considerations for File Restore
          • Source Considerations for Image Restore
          • Restoring System State
          • Restoring System Table
          • Restoring Single Instance Storage
          • Restoring Databases
        • Specifying Source Data for Tape Restore
          • Choosing Data to Restore for Tape Restore
        • Specifying Source Device Cluster for a Restore
        • Specifying Destinations for the Restore Job
        • Defining Restore Options
          • Setting Restore Encryption Options
          • Defining Restore Job Notification Options
        • Specifying a Schedule for the Restore Job
          • Editing Existing Job Schedules
          • Previewing Scheduled Jobs
      • Opening an Existing Restore Job Definition
      • Editing an Existing Restore Job
      • Saving a Restore Job
      • Searching for Files to Restore
      • Previewing a File Restore Job
      • Running a Restore Job
        • Monitoring a Restore Job
      • Deleting an Existing Restore Job
    • Chapter 22: Master Server Disaster Recovery
      • Introduction to Master Server Disaster Recovery
      • File-Level Recovery of Master Server Operating System
      • Block-level Recovery of Master Server Operating System
      • Obtaining and Using Media to Recover the Master Server Catalog
      • Emergency Licensing
      • Master Server Schedule
      • Resolving Slow Access or Inability to Log In When DNS is Not Functional
      • Resolving Minor Issues Involving Catalog Restore Locking the Management Console from Login
      • Gaps in Catalog Restore and Backup Schedule
      • Continuing Backups and New Base Backups After Master Server Recovery
    • Chapter 23: Copy
      • Introduction to Copy Functions
        • Quick Overview of Copy Functions
        • Launching the Copy Window
      • Elements of the Copy Window
      • Copy Window Tasks: Overview
      • Defining a New Copy Job
        • Copy Definition: Overview
        • Begin Defining a New Copy Job
        • Specifying Source Data to Copy
        • Specifying a Destination for the Data being Copied
        • Creating a New Directory
        • Defining Copy Options
          • Setting Copy Source Options
          • Setting Copy Destination Options
          • Setting Copy Encryption Options
          • Setting Copy Reporting Options
        • Specifying File Exclusion Rules for a Copy Job
        • Specifying a Schedule for the Copy Job
          • Editing Existing Copy Job Schedules
          • Previewing Scheduled Copy Jobs
      • Opening an Existing Copy Job Definition
      • Editing an Existing Copy Job
      • Saving a Copy Job
      • Running a Copy Job
        • Monitoring a Copy Job
      • Deleting an Existing Copy Job
    • Chapter 24: Device Control
      • Introduction to Device Control
      • The Control Devices Window
        • Elements of the Control Devices Window
        • Control Devices Window Tasks
      • Device Operations for Tape Library and Standalone Devices
        • Up-ing a Device
          • Up-ing a Standalone Device
          • Up-ing a Standalone SAN Device
          • Up-ing a SAN Path
          • Up-ing a Tape Library Device
        • Downing a Device
          • Downing a Standalone Device
          • Downing a Standalone SAN Device
          • Downing a SAN Path
          • Downing a Tape Library Device
      • Standalone Device Operations
        • Reading a Label
        • Writing a Label
        • Formatting a Media Volume
        • Verifying a Media Volume
        • Scanning a Media Volume
          • Acquiring a Device
          • Acquiring a Drive in a SAN
          • Releasing a Device
        • Canceling an Operation
        • Monitoring a Selected Device
        • Monitoring All Devices
        • Filtering Displayed Devices in the Control Devices Window
        • Operate Tape Library
      • Using the Operate Tape Library Window
        • Overview of the Tape Library Control Functions
        • Opening the Operate Tape Library Window
        • Elements of the Operate Tape Library Window
        • Operate Tape Library: Tasks
        • Reading a Tape Library Media Label
        • Labeling Tape Library Media
          • Labeling Using Ignore Read Error and Ignore VOLSER Options
        • Formatting Tape Library Media
          • Formatting Using Ignore Read Error
        • Verifying Tape Library Media
        • Scanning Tape Library Media
        • Loading Media to a Tape Library Device
        • Unloading Media from a Tape Library
        • Importing Media Into a Tape Library
        • Exporting Media
        • Refreshing Import/Export Ports
        • Assigning Media in a Tape Library to a Media Pool
        • Canceling the Last Operation
        • Monitoring Operations
      • Cleaning Tape Library Drives
    • Chapter 25: Reports
      • Introduction to Report Generation
      • Report Tasks
      • Additional Considerations for Reports
      • Analytics
    • Chapter 26: Manage Tapes
      • Introduction to Manage Tapes
      • The Migrate Function
        • Considerations for Migration
        • Quick Overview of the Migrate Function
        • Launching the Migrate Window
      • Elements of the Migrate Window
      • Migrate Window Tasks: Overview
      • Defining a New Migrate Job
        • Begin Defining a New Migrate Job
        • Determine Source Pane View
        • Specifying Source Media Volumes or Source Jobs
        • Specifying a Source Device
        • Specifying the Destination Media Pool and Destination Device Cluster
        • Defining Migrate Options
          • Setting Migrate Source Options
          • Setting Migrate Destination Options
          • Setting Migrate Job Notification Options
        • Specifying the Schedule for the Migrate Job
        • Editing Existing Job Schedules
        • Previewing Scheduled Jobs
      • Opening an Existing Migrate Job Definition
      • Editing an Existing Migrate Job
      • Saving a Migrate Job
      • Running a Migrate Job
        • Monitoring a Migrate Job
      • Deleting an Existing Migrate Job
    • Chapter 27: Backup Job Options
      • Define Backup Options: Introduction
      • Job Options for File Backup
        • Setting File Backup Source Options
          • Job Source Options for File Backup
        • Setting File Backup Destination Options
          • Job Destination Options for File Backup
      • Job Options for Image Backup
        • Setting Image Backup Source Options
          • Job Source Options for Image Backup
        • Setting Image Backup Destination Options
      • Job Options for NDMP Backup
        • Setting NDMP Backup Source Options
        • Setting NDMP Backup Destination Options
    • Chapter 28: Restore Job Options
      • Define Restore Options: Introduction
      • Job Options for File Restore
        • Set File Restore Source Options
          • Job Source Options for File Restore
        • Set File Restore Destination Options
          • Job Destination Options for File Restore
      • Job Options for Image Restore
        • Set Image Restore Source Options
          • Job Source Options for Image Restore
        • Set Image Restore Destination Options
          • Job Destination Options for Image Restore
      • Job Options for NDMP Restore
        • Set NDMP Restore Source Options
          • Job Source Options for NDMP Restore
        • Set NDMP Restore Destination Options
          • Job Destination Options for NDMP Restore
      • Job Options for Tape Restore
        • Set Tape Restore Source Options
          • Job Source Options for Tape Restore
        • Set Tape Restore Destination Options
          • Job Destination Options for Tape Restore
    • Chapter 29: Pre-Scripts and Post-Scripts
      • Job Definition Scripting Fields
      • Using Pre-Scripts and Post-Scripts on UNIX or Windows
      • Retrieve Backup Information using Pre-Scripts and Post-Scripts Variables
        • Variables
      • Pre-Script and Post-Script Snapshot for Block Backups
    • Chapter 30: Log Management
      • Collecting Job Logs by Using the Management Console
      • Introduction to Log Management Models
      • Purpose and Scope
      • File Size Considerations
      • Log File Name and Format
      • The BEXCollect Utility
        • Running BEXCollect
      • Setting Environmental Variables for Logging Model and BEXCollect
        • Additional Variable Information
    • TAPE LIBRARY SETUP
    • Chapter 31: Introduction to Tape Library Setup
      • About the Tape Library Topics
      • Key Concepts
      • Process Overview
    • Chapter 32: Tape Library Pre-Setup
      • Before You Start
        • Prepare to Use Detect
        • Run Detect
    • Chapter 33: Device Configuration Wizard
      • Introduction
        • Platform Considerations
        • Devices Not Auto-Configurable
      • Executing the Device Configuration Wizard
        • Launching the Device Configuration Wizard
        • Using the Device Configuration Wizard
    • Chapter 34: Device Detection
      • Introduction
      • detect -q
      • More About the Detect Utility
    • Chapter 35: Manual Tape Library Installation
      • Tape Library Installation on Windows
      • Tape Library Installation on Solaris
      • Tape Library Installation on Linux
      • Tape Library Installation on HP-UX
        • Installing a Tape Library on an HP S800 Running HP-UX 10.x
        • Installing a Tape Library on an HP S700 Running HP-UX 10.x
      • Tape Library Installation on AIX
        • Procedure 1
        • Procedure 2
    • Chapter 36: Tape Library Verification
      • Testing the Tape Library Installation
    • Chapter 37: Overview of Manual Tape Library Configuration
      • Introduction to Manual Tape Library Configuration
      • Overview: Defining Tape Libraries and Tape Drives
        • Before You Begin
        • Adding Tape Library and Tape Drives to the Enterprise
        • Determining Device Number and Device ID
      • Overview: Media Configuration
      • Overview: Backing Up Data to the Tape Library
    • Chapter 38: Setting Up LTO Tape Drives for Hardware Encryption
      • Overview of Setting Up LTO Tape Drives for Hardware Encryption
      • Procedures for Setting Up LTO Tape Drives for Hardware Encryption
        • Procedure 1. Enable Hardware Encryption
        • Procedure 2. Configure the Windows Device Server to Use the Bexsptape Device Driver
        • Procedure 3. Run Detect
    • CLUSTERS
    • Chapter 39: Windows Clusters
      • Introduction to Windows Clusters
        • Physical Representation of a Windows Cluster
        • Logical Representation of a Windows Cluster
      • Setting Up a Windows Cluster
      • Configuring Windows Clusters
      • SQL Server and Exchange Support in Clusters
        • Considerations for SQL Server Restores in a Cluster
        • Exchange Folder Level Setup in a Cluster
      • Windows Cluster Support in a SAN
      • Backup and Restore for Windows Clusters
      • Manual Setup Procedure for Clusters
      • Clustered Shared Volumes
        • CSV Configuration in DPX
        • CSV Backup and Recovery in DPX
        • Additional Considerations for CSV in DPX
    • Chapter 40: Micro Focus OES Clusters
      • A Micro Focus OES Cluster Example
      • Setup and Configuration of OES Clusters
      • Cluster Support in a SAN
      • Backup and Restore for Open Enterprise Server Clusters
    • SPECIAL PROCEDURES
    • Chapter 41: Using Oracle StorageTek Automated Cartridge System Library
      • ACS Concepts and Terminology
      • Configuration Overview for ACS
        • Configuring the ACSLS Server
        • Configuring the Client
        • Configuring the Tape Library
        • Configuring the ACS Device
        • Configuring ACS Media Pools and Volumes
        • ACSLS Interactions
          • Backup Process
          • Restore Process
      • Removing and Inserting Tapes
      • Cleaning ACS Drives
      • Unique Features
      • Running Backups
    • Chapter 42: Using Quantum ADIC AML or SDLC Automated Storage Library
      • Configuration for AML
        • Configuration Overview for AML/SDLC
        • DAS Configuration File
        • Configuration Files
        • Adding an AML/SDLC Virtual Tape Library
        • Partitioning an AML/SDLC Virtual Tape Library
        • Adding an AML/SDLC Device
        • Adding AML Media Pools and Volumes
      • Operation
        • AML/SDLC Tape Library Control
        • Cleaning Considerations
        • AML/SDLC Interaction
      • Special Features
    • INTERFACES
    • Chapter 43: Introduction to Interfaces
      • Considerations for Interfaces
    • Chapter 44: Command Line Interface
      • Message Log
      • Conventions
      • Setting Environmental Variables for the Command Line Interface
      • BEX
        • BEX Command Overview
      • BEX Commands
        • backup define
        • backup run
        • restore define
        • restore run
        • restore report
        • restore reportnext
        • migrate define
        • migrate run
      • Job Definition Language
        • A Quick Reference
        • Options Statement
        • Backup Statement
        • Restore Statement
        • Migrate Statement
      • Examples of Command Line Interface
      • Running Backup Jobs from the Command Line
        • Running a Backup Job Using the BEX Utility
        • Setting Backup Retention
        • Defining Backup Jobs
    • Chapter 45: SNMP Interface
      • Enabling DPX SNMP Traps
      • Setting Up DPX to Run with Management Software
      • DPX SNMP Trap References
    • Chapter 46: NDMP Backup and Restore
      • Backup and Restore with Generic NDMP
        • Generic NDMP Backup and Restore Variations
        • Generic NDMP Backup and Restore Protocol Access
        • Considerations for Generic NDMP Backups
        • Scheduling an NDMP Backup
      • Restoring with Generic NDMP
        • Considerations for Restoring with Generic NDMP
        • Browsing Generic NDMP Restore Source Data with File History Processing
        • Generic NDMP Restore with File History Processing
        • Generic NDMP Restore without File History Processing
        • Previewing a Generic NDMP Restore Job
        • Direct Access Recovery with Generic NDMP
        • Scheduling NDMP Restores
      • DPX with NetApp Data ONTAP 7-Mode
        • NetApp Configuration with DPX for 7-Mode
        • NDMP Backup and Restore Variations for 7-Mode
        • NDMP Backup and Restore Protocol Access for 7-Mode
        • Defining a DPX NDMP Backup of the Latest Snapshot for 7-Mode
        • Defining a DPX NDMP Dump Backup of Predictable Snapshot Names for 7-Mode
        • DPX NDMP Restore for 7-Mode
      • DPX with NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP
        • Backing Up Data ONTAP Clusters
        • Restoring Data ONTAP Clusters
        • Troubleshooting Restore Errors
      • NDMP Backup and Restore: Dump and SMTape
      • NetApp NDMP Hardware Encryption
        • Requirements and Considerations for NDMP Hardware Encryption Backups
        • Defining Backups for NDMP Hardware Encryption
        • Running an NDMP Backup with Hardware Encryption
        • Running an NDMP Restore from Encrypted Tapes
    • Chapter 47: Oracle Interface
      • Oracle Interface Background
      • Advantages of Using DPX
        • Performance Advantages
        • Centralized Management
        • Regularly Scheduled Backup
      • About Oracle Backup and Restore
      • Backing Up an Oracle Database
      • Restoring an Oracle Database
      • Oracle Interface Installation
        • Pre-Installation Instructions
        • Pre-Installation Checklist
        • Installation and Configuration Process
        • Creating and Editing RMAN Scripts
        • Editing the Parameter File
    • Chapter 48: Microsoft Exchange Interface
      • Introduction to Exchange Interface
        • Exchange 2007 Considerations
        • DPX Block Data Protection Considerations for Exchange
        • Support Levels for Exchange
        • Cluster Considerations for Exchange
      • Folder Level Setup
        • Option 1 - bexbrick
        • Option 2 - Profile Utilities
      • Backing Up Exchange
        • Folder Level Backup
        • Database Level Backup
      • Restoring Exchange
        • Folder Level Restore
        • Database Level Restore for Exchange 2003/2007
    • Chapter 49: Using EMBR for Rapid Recovery of Exchange Mailbox Items
      • Introduction
      • How EMBR Works
      • How EMBR Works with Instant Access
      • Example Use of EMBR with Instant Access
    • Chapter 50: SQL Server Interface
      • SQL Server Interface Background
      • SQL Server Setup
      • SQL Server Backups
        • Default and Named Instances
        • Running SQL Server Backups
      • SQL Server Restores
        • Running SQL Server Restores
        • Point-in-Time Recovery
    • Chapter 51: SharePoint Interfaces
      • Introduction to SharePoint Interface
      • Backing Up and Restoring SharePoint Portal Server 2007
      • Backing Up and Restoring SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and Windows SharePoint Services
        • Server Farms
        • Backing Up SharePoint Portal 2003 and Windows SharePoint Services Data
      • Restoring SharePoint Portal 2003 and Windows SharePoint Services Data
        • Restoring an IIS Configuration
        • Restoring a SharePoint Configuration
        • Restoring a SharePoint Content Database
      • Backing Up and Restoring SharePoint Portal Server 2001
    • Chapter 52: Using SPOR for Rapid Recovery of SharePoint Objects
      • Introduction
      • How SPOR Works
      • Supported Operating Systems and Applications
        • Considerations for SPOR with SQL Server
      • Additional Requirements
      • How SPOR Works with Instant Access
      • Using SPOR with Instant Access: A Quick Example
    • Chapter 53: DB2 Interface
      • Configuration of DB2 Interface
        • Confirm Setup
      • Backing Up DB2 Databases
        • Option 1 - Using DB2 Control Center GUI
        • Option 2 - Using Scripts
      • Restoring DB2 Databases
        • Using Scripts
      • DB2 Job Control
      • Other Features of DB2 Interface
        • Log Files for DB2
        • Archive Logging
        • Performance Considerations
      • DB2 Backup and Restore Commands on Windows
        • Windows DB2 Backup Commands
        • Windows DB2 Restore Commands
      • bexdb2util/CatView Utility
        • Format of CatView (Windows)
        • Format of bexdb2util (UNIX)
        • Options for bexdb2util and CatView
    • Chapter 54: SAP Interface
      • SAP Interface Background
      • Advantages of Using DPX
      • About SAP Backups
      • About SAP Restores
      • SAP Interface Installation
    • Chapter 55: Lotus Notes/Domino Interface
      • Introduction to Lotus Notes/Domino Interface
      • Lotus Notes/Domino Interface Setup
      • Backing Up Lotus Notes Databases
      • Restoring Lotus Notes Databases
      • Point-in-Time Recovery of Lotus Notes Databases
      • Disaster Recovery of Lotus Domino Server
    • Chapter 56: Micro Focus GroupWise Interface
      • Backups and Restores of GroupWise
      • GroupWise and DPX
      • GroupWise Backup and Restore
      • GroupWise Backup Scenarios
        • Introduction to GroupWise Backup
        • GroupWise Backup Scenario: Linux OES
          • Step 1: Load TSAFS with GroupWise functionality on Linux OES
          • Step 2: Load TSAFSGW on Linux OES
        • Running GroupWise Backups
      • GroupWise Restore Scenarios
        • Restore Scenario 1: Disaster Recovery – All GroupWise Information Lost
        • Restore Scenario 2: Disaster Recovery – One GroupWise Server Lost
        • Restore Scenario 3: Disaster Recovery – Bad Post Office Data
        • Restore Scenario 4: Individual Message Recovery
        • Restore Scenario 5: User Account Recovery
    • ACRONYMS AND TERMINOLOGY
      • Acronyms
      • Terminology
    • Trademarks
  • COMPATIBILITY GUIDE
    • Overview
      • Virtual Environments
      • Operating Systems
      • Applications
    • General Information
      • Scope
      • Terms
      • Backward Compatibility of Catalogic DPX Master Server and Clients
      • Catalogic DPX Master Server and Requirements
      • Catalogic vStor Server Requirements
    • Support Lifecycle Schedule
      • End-of-Support Schedule for Catalogic DPX Versions
      • End-of-Support Announcement
      • Notable Unsupported Solutions
    • Cloud Storage
      • Supported Cloud Storage Services for File-level Backup and NDMP-level Backup
      • Supported Cloud Storage Services for Agentless Archive, Block Archive, and NDMP-level Backups
      • Cloud Storage Features
    • NetApp Support
      • NDMP Backup Support
    • Encryption Support
      • Catalogic DPX Software Encryption Support
      • Catalogic DPX Hardware Encryption Support
      • NDMP Encryption Compatibility
    • Hardware Compatibility
      • Supported CPU Architectures
      • Tape Libraries, Virtual Tape Libraries, and Standalone Tape Device
    • Catalogic DPX Management Interfaces
      • HTML5-based DPX Management Interface
      • Java-based DPX Management Interface
    • Virtual Environment Support
      • Agent-based Block Backup
      • Agentless Backup for VMware
      • Agentless Backup for Microsoft Hyper-V
    • Operating System Support
      • Microsoft Windows
      • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
      • CentOS Linux
      • Oracle Linux
      • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
      • Canonical Ubuntu
      • Debian
      • Micro Focus Open Enterprise Server (OES)
      • IBM AIX
      • FreeBSD
    • Application Support
      • Oracle Database
      • Microsoft SQL Server
      • IBM Db2
      • SAP HANA
      • SAP R/3
      • Microsoft Exchange Server
      • Microsoft SharePoint Server
      • Micro Focus GroupWise
      • HCL Notes and HCL Domino
    • ACRONYMS AND TERMINOLOGY
      • Acronyms
      • Terminology
    • Notices
      • Trademarks
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  1. Chapter 15: Agentless Backup for VMware

Agentless Backup for VMware: Advantages and Capabilities

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Agentless VMware Backup provides robust protection in VMware environments. All backups are done through one or more proxy servers, that communicate with VMs through vSphere. Backup agents are not required on VMs or any VMware components, thus VM data protection is “agentless”.

Agentless VMware Backup provides significant advantages:

No Maintenance of Data Protection Software on VMs
High-Performance Backups
Flexibility, Administrative Simplicity
Data Reduction: Deduplication and Compression
Multiple Types of Restore for Agentless VMware Backups