PowerProtect Database Application Agent 19.15 Installation and Administration Guide

Preface

As part of an effort to improve product lines, periodic revisions of software and hardware are released. Therefore, all versions of the software or hardware currently in use might not support some functions that are described in this guide. The product release notes provide the most up-to-date information about product features.

If a product does not function correctly or does not function as described in this guide, contact Customer Support.

NOTE:This guide was accurate at publication time. To ensure that you are using the latest version of this guide, go to the Customer Support website.

Product naming

Data Domain (DD) is now PowerProtect DD. References to Data Domain or Data Domain systems in this guide, in the user interface, and elsewhere in the product include PowerProtect DD systems and older Data Domain systems.

Isilon is now PowerScale. References to Isilon, Isilon products, or Isilon appliances in this guide, in the user interface, and elsewhere in the product include PowerScale products and appliances.

In many cases the user interface has not yet been updated to reflect these changes.

Language use

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Purpose

This document describes how to install, configure, and use the Dell PowerProtect database application agent for Application Direct and Storage Direct operations.

Audience

This document is intended for database administrators (DBAs) or system administrators who are responsible for installing and maintaining backup and recovery systems for databases or applications.

Users of this guide must be familiar with the following topics:

Backup, recovery, database, applications, and network terminology
Backup and recovery procedures
Disaster recovery procedures

Revision history

The following table presents the revision history of this document.

Table 1. Revision historyRevision history table
Revision	Date	Description
03	August 20, 2025	Updates with "admin role" preference for the user in the DataDomain having DDBoost enabled.
02	January 6, 2025	In Chapter 4, "Product Configuration", updated the first paragraph in the topic "Configuring the support for Automatic Retention Lock".
01	November 21, 2023	Initial release of this document for database application agent 19.15.

Typographical conventions

The following type style conventions are used in this guide:

Table 2. Style conventionsStyle conventions
Formatting	Description
Bold	Used for interface elements that a user specifically selects or clicks, for example, names of buttons, fields, tab names, and menu paths. Also used for the name of a dialog box, page, pane, screen area with title, table label, and window.
`Italic`	Used for full titles of publications that are referenced in the text.
Monospace	Used for: System code System output, such as an error message or script Pathnames, file names, file name extensions, prompts, and syntax. Commands and options
`Monospace italic`	Used for variables.
`Monospace bold`	Used for user input.
[ ]	Square brackets enclose optional values.
\|	Vertical line indicates alternate selections. The vertical line means or for the alternate selections.
{ }	Braces enclose content that the user must specify, such as x, y, or z.
...	Ellipses indicate non-essential information that is omitted from the example.

You can use the following resources to find more information about this product, obtain support, and provide feedback.

Where to find product documentation

To find the latest documentation, navigate to the Info Hub or type www.dell.com/ppdmdocs in your browser, or scan the following QR code on your mobile device.

Where to get support

The Customer Support website provides access to product licensing, documentation, advisories, downloads, and how-to and troubleshooting information. The information can enable you to resolve a product issue before you contact Customer Support.

To access a product-specific page:

Go to the Customer Support website.
In the search field of the Identify your product or search support pane, type a product name, and then select the product from the list that appears.

Support Library

The Support Library contains a knowledge base of applicable solutions that you can search for either by solution number (for example, KB000xxxxxx) or by keyword.

To search the Support Library:

Go to the Customer Support website.
From the Support Library pane, click Find Articles.
In the Support Library search field, type either the solution number or keywords. Optionally, you can limit the search to specific products by typing a product name in the search box, and then selecting the product from the list that appears.

Contact Customer Support

To view available support options:

Go to the Customer Support website.
From the Contact Support pane, click Contact Support.
On the Contact Information page, click the link for the relevant support type.

Service requests

To obtain in-depth help from a support agent, submit a service request. To submit a service request:

NOTE:You must have a valid support agreement. For details about either an account or obtaining a valid support agreement, contact a sales representative.

Go to the Customer Support website.
From the Service Requests pane, click View Service Requests.
Click the Create New Service Request button to create a new service request.

To review an open service request:

Go to the Dell Customer Support website.
On the Support tab, click Service Requests & Dispatch Status, and sign into your account.
On the Service Requests page, click View All Service Requests.

Dell Community

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