DPX Master Server
The DPX Master Server is deployed as an Open Virtualization Format (OVF) template in a VMware environment. The recommended method for installing DPX Client and is to download the installation file from the MySupport and launch the appropriate installer. If a downloadable installer is not suitable for you, request physical DVDs from the Catalogic Software Data Protection Technical Support.
Requirements
You can deploy the Catalogic DPX Master Server virtual appliance on either VMware or Microsoft Hyper-V by using the template file (.OVA or .ISO, respectively). You can also an .ISO file for physical or hypervisor-agnostic installation. The default deployment template will include the following configuration:
| CPU | Four virtual CPUs |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Operating system | AlmaLinux 8.10 for Catalogic DPX Master Server (included in the package) |
| Data Disk Subsystem | Required: 270 GB HDD space |
| Network adapter | Recommended: 10 Gbps |
Deployment
DPX Master Server can be deployed using VMware’s vSphere, or Microsoft’s Hyper-V solutions:
You can also deploy DPX Master Server as a backup appliance on a physical machine: