PowerProtect Data Manager 19.10 File System User Guide

Manage the File System agent

You can add a File System agent, approve and reject pending agent requests, and edit and delete existing agents.

1. Select Infrastructure > Application Agents.
2. In the Application Agents window, click Add.
3. In the Add Application/FS Agent window, select one of the following options:
   • Add FQDN

     Perform the following steps:

     1. Type the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) for the application agent.
     2. Specify the date until which the application agent is pre-approved.
     3. Click Save.
   • CSV Filename

     Perform the following steps:

     1. Click the Choose File icon.
        NOTE The contents of the .csv file must be in the following format, for example:

        "ppdm.dell.com"
        "ppdm2.emc.com"
        "ppdm.dellemc.com" 
        

        The Explorer window appears.

     2. Select the .csv file, and then click Open.

        The file appears in the Application/FS Agents window.

     3. Select the date until which the application or File System agent is pre-approved.
     4. Click Save.
4. The Auto Allow List option is disabled by default. When Auto Allow List is enabled, all pre-approved Application Agents are automatically approved.
   If you leave the Auto Allow List option disabled, select an application agent, and then select one of the following options:
   • Approve
   • Reject
   • Edit and then make the required changes.
   • Remove