[Manual] System - Nodes Management
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System - Nodes Management
Content:
Defining and managing nodes
Objective
You want to define or manage nodes.
How to proceed
1. Go to System > Nodes Management.
⇨ The Nodes Management dialog box opens.
1. Right-click on the Nodes pane and left-click on Add Node from the context menu.
⇨ The Add Node dialog box opens.
2. Enter the host name or IP address and click on [Fetch].
⇨ The node information is displayed.
1. Select the Yes or No for the Virtual Machine.
2. Click on [Add] to generate the new node.
Result
The new node is located in the Nodes Management list. The node can be subsequently configured.
Setting up a VMware proxy
As an alternative to this written article, a video guide on how to setup a VMware Proxy is here.
General information
A proxy must be set up before a backup job can be defined for a VMware virtual machine.
Note: It is recommended for best reliability and speed, that the VMware Proxy (a client node) exist on a dedicated VMware VM running Windows Server 2016 / 2019 OS (2012 R2 would be the oldest supported). The dedicated VMware Proxy VM will only run the client and should not host any other server based apps. It will be separate from the Command Server and other nodes. The sole purpose of this VM is to operate as the VMware Proxy node. This VM will not be selected for backup. The name of the VM could contain 'vmproxy'. For best reliability and performance for the VMware backups we only advise using this method. Note: The software allows utilizing the Command Server or any existing node as the VMware Proxy, but that is not best practice and should be avoided if possible. A VMware Proxy (a Windows Server based VMware VM client node) is required to backup and restore VMware, as there is no native installable client for VMware ESXi/vSphere/vCenter. As an alternative to this written article, a video guide on how to setup a VMware Proxy is here.
How to proceed
1. Go to System > Nodes Management.
⇨ The Nodes Management dialog box opens. The list of all defined nodes is displayed. Previously defined VMware proxies are marked Yes in the attribute list under VM-Proxy.
2. Select the desired node in the Nodes pane and left-click the Edit Node from the context menu. Note: It is recommended for best reliability and speed, that the VMware Proxy (a client node) exist on a dedicated VMware VM running Windows Server 2016 / 2019 OS (2012 R2 would be the oldest supported). The dedicated VMware Proxy VM will only run the client and should not host any other server based apps. It will be separate from the Command Server and other nodes. The sole purpose of this VM is to operate as the VMware Proxy node. Please read the full note in the "General information" section above.
⇨ The Edit Node dialog box opens.
3. Click on the List of managed EXX/vCenter combo box to view the previously defined proxies or to define a new proxy.
4. Select Manage Proxy to define a new proxy.
⇨ The VMware Server Configuration dialog box opens.
5. Click on [Add].
6. Enter the server name, user name, and password.
7. Click on [Test].
⇨ This tests if the login information (user name and password) is correct.
Result
If the login information is correct, the proxy can be added by clicking on [Add]. The proxy has been defined.
Configuring addresses
Objective
You want to configure the address for a selected node.
How to proceed
1. Go to System > Nodes Manager.
2. In the Nodes pane, select the node you want to assign to a group and select Edit Node from the context menu.
⇨ The Edit Node dialog box opens.
3. Open the Configuration Address > Manage Addresses context menu.
⇨ The Configure Address dialog box opens..
4. Enter the desired name and click on [OK] to save the data.
Result
The names are assigned to the node.
Assigning Nodes to a Group
Objective
You want to assign a node to a group.
How to proceed
1. Go to System > Nodes Manager.
2. In the Nodes pane, select the node you want to assign to a group and select Edit Node from the context menu.
⇨ The Edit Node dialog box opens.
3. Open the Groups > List of assigned Groups dialog box.
⇨ The group to which it is already assigned is shown. The node can be assigned to an additional group using Manage Groups.
4. Click on Manage Groups.
⇨ The Edit Groups dialog box opens with the list of assigned groups and unassigned groups.
5. Use the [Add to] key to select and drag the desired group into the Assigned Groups window.
6. If required, use [New group] to create a new group.
7. Click on [Close].
Result
The node is assigned to the selected group and the newly generated group.
Configuring cluster nodes
Objective
You want to create and configure a new cluster node.
Opening the dialog
1. Go to System > Nodes Management.
⇨ The Nodes Management dialog box opens.
1. Right-click on the Nodes pane and left-click on Add Node from the context menu.
⇨ The Add Node dialog box opens.
2. Enter the host name or IP address.
The system detects that the entered host name in this example is a cluster node. A prompt appears asking if the cluster configuration should be called.
1. Respond with [Yes] to call the cluster configuration.
⇨ The Add Cluster Node dialog box opens.
The top section provides information about the cluster configuration.
1. Enter the directory used for the backup software metadata in the Please enter a UNC directory text field. The directory must be entered in accordance with UNC conventions and must be accessible by both systems.
2. Click on [Add] to save the entries.
Result
A new cluster node has been defined.
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