London datacenter

Specifies that the London datacenter contains the root broker, authentication broker 1, GUI 1, authorization engine, master server, media server 1, and clients 4 and 5. The London datacenter also contains the unencrypted data tape for clients 4 and 5. The London datacenter connects to the Tokyo datacenter through a dedicated WAN connection.

Tokyo datacenter

Specifies that the Tokyo datacenter contains authentication broker 2, GUI 2, media server 2, and clients 10 and 11. The Tokyo datacenter also contains the unencrypted data tape for clients 10 and 11. The Tokyo datacenter connects to the London datacenter through a dedicated WAN connection.

Wide Area Network (WAN)

Specifies that the dedicated WAN link connects the London datacenter with the Tokyo datacenter. The WAN provides connectivity between the root broker and authentication broker 1 and authentication broker 2. In addition, the WAN provides connectivity between the root broker and authentication broker 1 and GUI 2 along with media server 2. The WAN also connects the authorization engine to media server 2. Finally, the WAN connects the master server with GUI 2, media server 2, and clients 10 and 11.

Master server

Specifies that the master server, located in the London datacenter, communicates with the root broker and authentication broker 1. It also communicates with GUI 1, authorization engine, and media server 1. The master server communicates with clients 4 and 5 in London. The master server also communicates with GUI 2, media server 2, and clients 10 and 11 in Tokyo.

Media servers

Specifies that in this multi-datacenter example, there are two media servers. Media server 1 is located in the London datacenter and media server 2 is located in the Tokyo datacenter. In London, media server 1 communicates with the master server, root broker and authentication broker 1, authorization engine, and clients 4 and 5. Media server 1 writes unencrypted data to tape for clients 4 and 5.

In Tokyo, media server 2 communicates with the master server and authorization engine in London through the WAN. Media server 2 also communicates with GUI 2 and clients 10 and 11 in Tokyo. Media server 2 writes unencrypted data to tape for clients 10 and 11.

GUIs

Specifies that in this multi-datacenter example, there are two GUIs. The GUI 1 is in London and GUI 2 is in Tokyo. These remote administration console GUIs receive credentials from the authentication brokers. The GUIs then use the credentials to gain access to functionality on the media servers and master servers. In London, GUI 1 receives a credential from authentication broker 1. GUI 1 has access to functionality on the master server and media servers 1 and 2. In Tokyo, GUI 2 receives a credential from the authentication broker 2. GUI 2 has access to functionality on the master server and media servers 1 and 2.

Root broker

Specifies that in a multi-datacenter installation there is only one root broker required. Sometimes, the root broker is combined with the authentication broker. In this example, the root broker and authentication broker are shown as the same component and are located in the London datacenter. In London, the root broker authenticates the authentication broker 1 also in London and the authentication broker 2 in Tokyo. The root broker does not authenticate clients.

Authentication brokers

Specifies that there can be more than one authentication broker in a multi-datacenter installation. Sometimes the authentication broker can be combined with the root broker. In this datacenter installation, two authentication brokers are used. The authentication broker authenticates the master server, media server, and GUI by establishing credentials with each. The authentication broker also authenticates a user who specifies a command prompt. In London, authentication broker 1 authenticates a credential with the master server, media server 1, and GUI 1. All NetBackup servers and clients in Tokyo and London authenticate to authentication broker 1 in London. GUI 1 authenticates to authentication broker 1 in London. GUI 2 authenticates to authentication broker 2 in Tokyo.

Authorization engine

Specifies that in a multi-datacenter installation there is only one authorization engine required. The authorization engine communicates with the master server and media server to determine permissions of an authenticated user. These permissions determine the functionality available to the user. The authorization engine also stores user groups and permissions. The authorization engine resides in London and communicates with the master server, and media server 1. The authorization engine also communicates over the WAN to authorize access to media server 2 in Tokyo.

Tapes

Specifies that unencrypted data tapes are produced in the London datacenter and in the Tokyo datacenter. In London, the unencrypted tape is written for clients 4 and 5 and stored on-site at the London datacenter. In Tokyo, the unencrypted tape is written for clients 10 and 11 and stored on-site at the Tokyo datacenter.

Clients

Specifies that clients are located in both the London and Tokyo datacenters. In London, client 4 is a standard NetBackup type. Client 5 is a Web server type located in the DMZ. All client types can be managed by the master server and have their data backed up to tape through media server 1. Client 5 communicates to NetBackup using NetBackup only ports through the internal firewall. Client 5 also receives connections from the Internet using HTTP only ports through the external firewall.

In Tokyo, client 10 is a standard NetBackup type. Client 11 is a Web server type located in the DMZ. All client types can be managed by the master server and have their data backed up to tape through media server 2. Client 11 communicates to NetBackup using NetBackup only ports through the internal firewall. Client 11 also receives connections from the Internet using HTTP only ports through the external firewall

Internal firewalls

Specifies that in this multi-datacenter example there are two internal firewalls. One internal firewall is located in London and the other is located in Tokyo. In London, the internal firewall lets NetBackup access Web server client 5 in the DMZ. In Tokyo, the internal firewall lets NetBackup access Web server client 11 in the DMZ. Only selected NetBackup ports and possibly other application ports are enabled for data communication through the internal firewall and into and out of the DMZ. HTTP ports that are open in the external firewall are not allowed to pass through the internal firewall.

Demilitarized Zones (DMZs)

Specifies that in this multi-datacenter example there are two DMZs. One DMZ is located in London and the other is located in Tokyo. In London, the DMZ provides a "safe" area of operation for the Web server client 5 that exists between the internal firewall and external firewall. The Web server client 5 and client side encrypted client 6 in the DMZ can communicate to NetBackup through the internal firewall using designated NetBackup ports. The Web server client 5 can also communicate through the external firewall to the Internet using only HTTP ports.

In Tokyo, the DMZ provides a "safe" area of operation for the Web server client 11 that exists between the internal firewall and external firewall. The Web server client 11 in the DMZ can communicate to NetBackup through the internal firewall using designated NetBackup ports. The Web server client 11 can also communicate through the external firewall to the Internet using only HTTP ports.

External firewalls

Specifies that in this multi-datacenter example there are two external firewalls. One external firewall is located in London and the other is located in Tokyo. In London, the external firewall lets external users access the Web server client 5 located in the DMZ from the Internet over HTTP ports. NetBackup ports are open for Web server client 5 to communicate through the internal firewall to NetBackup. The NetBackup ports are not allowed to pass through the external firewall to the Internet. Only the HTTP ports of Web server client 5 can pass through the external firewall to the Internet.

In Tokyo, the external firewall lets external users access the Web server client 11 located in the DMZ from the Internet over HTTP ports. NetBackup ports are open for Web server client 11 to communicate through the internal firewall to NetBackup. The NetBackup ports are not allowed to pass through the external firewall to the Internet. Only the HTTP ports of Web server client 11 can pass through the external firewall to the Internet.

Internet

Specifies that there is only one Internet but two Internet connections in this multi-datacenter example. One Internet connection is located in London and the other is located in Tokyo. The Internet is a collection of interconnected computer networks, tha are linked by copper wires, fiber-optic cables and wireless connections. In London, the Web server client 5 can communicate over the Internet using HTTP ports through the external firewall. In Tokyo, the Web server client 11 can communicate over the Internet using HTTP ports through the external firewall.