Registering an Application Server - File System

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Before you begin

  • Create a site to assign to your provider. A site is a user-defined grouping of providers that is generally based on location. See Adding a site.
  • Review system requirements - File system requirements
  • When registering providers it is recommended to assign all related sources, such as hosting vCenters and related storage systems, to the same site.
  • For application server it is recommended to keep all resources, such as hosting vCenters and related storage systems, configured in the same site.

Procedure

To register an Application Server-File System, complete the following steps:
  1. Click the Configure tab. On the Views pane, select Sites & Providers, then select the Providers tab.
  2. In the Provider Browser pane, select Application Server.
  3. Right-click Application Server. Then click Register. The Register Application Server dialog opens.
  4. Select File System as the Application Type.
  5. Populate the fields in the dialog:
    Site
    A user-defined provider location, created in the Sites & Providers view on the Configure tab.
    Name
    A user-defined name for the file system or volume. This can be the same as the host name or it can be a meaningful name that is used within your organization to refer to the provider. Provider names must be unique.
    Host Address
    A resolvable IP address or a resolvable path and machine name.
    Port
    The communications port of the provider you are adding. The default Windows™ port is 5985, and the default Linux® and AIX® port is 22.
    OS Type
    Select the file system or volume's operating system type. Available options include Windows, Linux, and AIX.
    Note: Supported filesystem types:
    • AIX - JFS2
    • Windows - NTFS
    • Linux - xfs, ext3, and ext4
    System Credential
    Select or create your file system or volume's credentials. See Identities overview.
  6. Click OK. IBM Storage Defender Copy Data Management first confirms a network connection and then adds the provider to the database.
    Note: If a message appears indicating that the connection is unsuccessful, review your entries. If your entries are correct and the connection is unsuccessful, contact a system administrator to review the connections.