vRanger 7.8.1 - Integration Guide for DR Series Disk Backup Appliance

Configuring your DR Series system

Configuring your DR Series system

For detailed configuration information, see the “Configuring the DR Series System Settings” topic in the Quest DR Series System Administrator Guide. The “Configuring the DR Series System Settings” topic addresses topics such as:

•	Configuring network settings.

•	Managing the DR Series system password.

•	Configuring Active Directory settings.

•	Configuring date and time settings.

The information presented in Managing storage containers is specific to the integration with vRanger. For more information on integrating vRanger with a Quest DR Series system Rapid Data Access (RDA) repository, see the Quest vRanger User’s Guide.

Managing storage containers

Managing storage containers

After initialization, the DR Series system contains a single default container named backup. Containers function like a shared file system, which can be assigned a connection type of None (to be defined later), NFS/CIFS, or RDA (includes RDS clients). Containers can then be accessed using NFS, CIFS, or RDA.

 

IMPORTANT: For the most beneficial integration with vRanger, an RDA connection should be used.

Creating a storage container

By default, the DR Series system provides a container named backup for your use after you complete the basic system configuration and initialization process. You can create additional containers to store your data as needed.

 

NOTE: NOTE: The DR Series system does not support creating container names that begin with a 0 (zero). In addition, many of the DR Series system GUI and CLI operations do not work when a container name begins with a 0.

Containers function like a shared file system that can be accessed using the following connection types:

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NFS/CIFS

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NFS

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CIFS

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RDA

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RDS

•	None (an unassigned connection type)

Choosing the None or unassigned connection type lets you create containers that can be configured later as needed. To modify a container configured with a None connection type, select the container, click Edit, and start configuring it as applicable.

Creating an RDS connection type container

To create an RDS connection type container:

1	Select Storage > Containers.

The Containers page displays all existing containers.

2	Click Create.

3	In Container Name on the Create New Container dialog box, type the name of the container.

Container names cannot exceed 32 characters in length, and can be composed of any combination of the following characters:

▪	A to Z (uppercase letters)

▪	a to z (lowercase letters)

▪	0 to 9 (numbers)

▪	Dash (-) or underscore (_) special characters

 

NOTE: The DR Series system does not support the use of the following special characters in container names: /, #, or @. In addition, the first container name cannot be a number.

4	In Marker Type, select Auto.

Selecting Auto marker type enables all marker types to be detected. As a best practice, if you have only one type of DMA with traffic directed to a container, it is best to select the corresponding marker type. As a best practice, if you have traffic from a DMA that is not one of the supported marker types, it is best to disable marker detection for the container by selecting the None marker type.

5	In Connection Type, select RDA.

6	In RDA type on the RDA pane, select RDS.

7	In Capacity, select one of the following options allowed per container:

 

NOTE: When RDS is selected, by default, Unlimited is selected. Under Capacity, the Size field is inactive.

▪	Unlimited: This option defines the allowed amount of incoming raw data per container — based on the physical capacity of the container.

▪	Size: This option defines a set limit in Gigabytes (GiB) for incoming raw data allowed per container.

8	Click Create a New Container, or click Cancel to display the Containers page.

After creating the container, the Containers page is displayed and includes a Successfully Added dialog box. The list of containers in the Containers summary table is updated with your new container — and its new status is reflected as N/A in the Replication column of this table.

 

NOTE: There are many more configurations that may be required for proper operation of the DR Series appliance in your environment. For complete information on configuring your DR Series, see the Quest DR Series System Administrator Guide.

Installing vRanger

 

IMPORTANT: The information in this topic is intended only to provide an overview of the steps and information required to configure vRanger and the Quest DR Series appliance. Before implementing this solution, see the full vRanger and Quest DR Series documentation.

vRanger system requirements

Before installing vRanger and the DR Series appliance, ensure that you read and understand the requirements and operation of both products. The following topics summarize the system requirements for vRanger. The information is a summary only. Before implementing vRanger, review the Quest vRanger Installation/Upgrade Guide.

 

IMPORTANT: You must use a supported version of vRanger and the DR Series system. For more information, see Product requirements for integration.

Minimum hardware requirements

 

IMPORTANT: The information in this topic is intended only to provide an overview of the steps and information required to configure vRanger and the Quest DR Series appliance. Before implementing this solution, see the full vRanger and Quest DR Series documentation.

vRanger system requirements

Before installing vRanger and the DR Series appliance, ensure that you read and understand the requirements and operation of both products. The following topics summarize the system requirements for vRanger. The information is a summary only. Before implementing vRanger, review the Quest vRanger Installation/Upgrade Guide.

 

IMPORTANT: You must use a supported version of vRanger and the DR Series system. For more information, see Product requirements for integration.