Register Physical Server Sources
Before you can protect a physical server, you need to register it as a Cohesity DataProtect as a Service source.
To connect with sources in your data center, you'll need to use a SaaS Connection or (create one) to establish connectivity between the sources and the Cohesity DataProtect as a Service.
To register a physical server, check that it meets the requirements for physical servers and then add it as a source in Cohesity DataProtect as a Service.
To add a physical server as a Cohesity DataProtect as a Service:
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In DataProtect as a Service, navigate to the Sources page and click + Register Source in the upper-right corner of the page and then select Physical Server.
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In the Register Physical dialog box, select an existing SaaS connection marked Unused or click Create SaaS Connection and follow the instructions in Create a SaaS Connection, and then click Continue.
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Download the Cohesity Agent by clicking the Download Cohesity Agent link.
A Cohesity Agent needs to be pre-installed on the server to be registered. If the agent is not installed, download the agent before continuing the registration.
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Enter the Hostname (FQDN) or IP address of the physical server you’re registering. We recommend that you use the FQDN.
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Click Complete.
Don't run any other actions in your Cohesity DataProtect as a Service until source registration completes.
Next > You're ready to protect your physical servers!
