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Avamar 6.1 and Client Builds
Hello,
Under that strange subject, I am asking myself how to assign a special build to a client in my lab.
Let me explain: I did a new build where i specified that it was not allowed to backup, restore and browse like in this print screen.
I would like to assign it to my servers.
Anyone an idea?
mikuszed
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September 26th, 2013 06:00
Hey Olivier,
These settings should be leveraged when you deploy this particular client using a particular dataset. Therefore, when you specify 'Windows VSS' in your dataset, and you deploy this client version, 6.1.102, on your Windows guest, you will see these settings then reflected.
Thanks,
-Ed
olivier_cesar1
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September 26th, 2013 06:00
Hello Ed,
Not sure I understand
So, if I just made a new Windows VSS build that says 'No on demand backup and restore' and just set VSS in my dataset, it's ok? admins would not be allowed to restore from the client?
But what if I mix Windows VSS and File System? I believe I will have to do the same for the File Sytem plug in. No?
Maybe stupid but I install my agents via the http://avamaserver and clicking on Documents and Download.
Sorry, newbie question
Olivier
olivier_cesar1
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September 26th, 2013 07:00
OK,
So, I created a group with 3 servers in it, assigned a dataset (like in the print screen), assigned a schedule and a retention.
But, when I look at the client details I see this:
Is this normal? Maybe from there my problem?
mikuszed
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September 26th, 2013 07:00
Hey Olivier,
See responses below:
So, if I just made a new Windows VSS build that says 'No on demand backup and restore' and just set VSS in my dataset, it's ok?
That's correct.
Admins would not be allowed to restore from the client?
I believe Windows adminstrator would not be allowed to restore from the client. Since it was an Adminstrative setting on Avamar.
But what if I mix Windows VSS and File System? I believe I will have to do the same for the File Sytem plug in. No?
That is also correct, it is the same methodology for all plugins.
mikuszed
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September 26th, 2013 07:00
You're correct you should see the dataset '/Windows/Servers/Win....'
This is where I like to make sure the right group has the right dataset. Try editing from there to select the dataset you want to use.
ionthegeek
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September 26th, 2013 07:00
You're both right, actually.
olivier.cesar, what you're looking at is the client properties dialog. Clients can be assigned an individual dataset that overrides the group dataset. This override will not be used unless the "Override Group Dataset" checkbox is checked. By default, the group dataset will be used unless that checkbox is checked.
mikuszed, your screenshot is of the policy window and you are on the Groups tab so you are seeing the policy for the group. If you change to the Clients tab and select the client, you will likely see that the clients have the Default Dataset assigned on that tab. As before, the group dataset will be used unless the override option is in use.
olivier_cesar1
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September 26th, 2013 12:00
Still, I don't know how to accomplish what I would like to do: No on demand backup and restore from the servers.
mikuszed
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September 26th, 2013 13:00
If you don't want to see the agent available, install it without the client interface:
olivier_cesar1
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September 26th, 2013 14:00
mikuszed, That's a solution but then, you do not have the console available.
I did something as a test and it looks like it is working.
2013-09-26 22:49:36 avagent Info <7502>: Registration of client /Windows/Servers/cadnium-fs01.cadnium.int with MCS cadnium-av01.cadnium.int:28001 successful.
2013-09-26 22:49:36 avagent Info <5928>: Registration of plugin 3023 update successful.
2013-09-26 22:49:36 avagent Warning <5923>: Plugin disabled by MCS 0-Windows,Performs Windows filesystem snapups.
2013-09-26 22:49:36 avagent Info <5928>: Registration of plugin 3015 VSS successful.
2013-09-26 22:49:36 avagent Info <5619>: Registration of client and plugins complete.
2013-09-26 22:49:36 avagent Info <7189>: first work request delayed for 180 seconds.
The Back Up Now, Back Up and Restore menus are still there but I am a step ahead
mikuszed
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September 27th, 2013 13:00
Well done, Olivier. This, I believe is the expected behavior.