vRanger requires some basic configuration before data protection can begin. The bulk of this configuration is driven by the Startup Wizard which starts the first time the application is opened. For more information, see the Quest vRanger Installation/Upgrade Guide.
The following lists the primary configurations you need to make.
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Add source servers: Before you can begin backups, you must add one or more source objects to the vRanger inventory. Source objects can include VMware® vCenter™ or ESXi™ hosts, Hyper-V® clusters or hosts, or physical machines. |
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Add vRanger virtual appliances (VAs): vRanger VAs allow you to distribute the backup workload and gain direct access to target VM’s storage for improved performance. |
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Add repositories: Repositories are where vRanger stores the savepoints created by each backup job. For the purposes of this integration, a Quest Rapid Data Access (RDA) repository should be used. |
For more information about the Quest DR Series systems, see the Quest DR Series System Administrator Guide.
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In the Add Quest Rapid Access Repository dialog box, complete the following fields: |
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Repository Name: Enter a descriptive name for the repository. |
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Description: [Optional] Enter a long-form description for the repository. |
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DNS Name or IP: Enter the DNS name or IP address of the Quest DR Series system. |
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RDA Username: Enter a user account that can be used to log in to the device. On the Quest DR Series system, only one user account exists, and the user ID for that account is backup_user. You can only change the password for this account; you cannot create an account or delete the existing account. |
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RDA Password: Enter the password for the user account — the default is: St0r@ge! |
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Logical Storage Unit: Enter the name of the storage container. Ensure that the container is created before you add the device. You cannot add the device if the specified container does not exist on the device. When creating the storage container, use the options: |
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Port Number: Leave this value at 0 to use the default. |
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Click OK. |
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Import as Read-Only: To import all savepoint data into the vRanger database, but only for restores, click this button. You cannot back up data to this repository. |
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Import: To import all savepoint data into the vRanger database, click this button. vRanger is able to use the repository for backups and restores. vRanger requires read and write access to the directory. |
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Overwrite: To retain the savepoint data on the disk and not import it into vRanger, click this button. vRanger ignores the existence of the existing savepoint data and treats the repository as new. |
Replication is configured through the My Repositories pane of the vRanger interface.
TIP: For more information on repository replication, see the Quest DR Series System Administrator Guide. |
The following procedure assumes that:
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In the My Repositories pane, right-click the Quest Rapid Data Access (RDA) repository, and select Configure Replication. |
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In the Configure Replication dialog box, complete the following fields: |
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Repository Name: Enter a descriptive name for the repository. |
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Description: [Optional] Enter a long-form description for the repository. |
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DNS Name or IP: The DNS name or IP address of the Quest DR Series system. |
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RDA Username: Enter a user account that can be used to log in to the device. On the Quest DR Series system, only one user account exists, and the user ID for that account is backup_user. You can only change the password for this account; you cannot create an account or delete the existing account. |
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RDA Password: Enter the password for the user account. |
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Logical Storage Unit: Enter the name of the storage container. Ensure that the container is created before you add the device. You cannot add the device if the specified container does not exist on the device. When creating the storage container, use the options: |
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Port Number: Leave this value at 0 to use the default. |
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Click OK . |
After replication is configured for a repository, the Configure Replication option is disabled for that repository.
You may edit an existing replication configuration to update credentials or timeout values. You may also use the Edit Repository Details dialog box to view free space for the repository.
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In the My Repositories pane, right-click the Quest Rapid Data Access (RDA) repository, and select Edit Replication Configuration. |
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In the Edit Quest Rapid Data Access (RDA) dialog box, edit any of the following fields: |
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Alternatively, view the Free Space field for up-to-date information about this repository. |
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