Where should I install the Agent?
Installing the OpsCenter Agent has an impact on the backup environment. The OpsCenter Agent must be compatible with the operating system of the backup application host.
You can deploy the OpsCenter Agent on any of the following hosts:
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Product host |
The product host is the host where the backup product is installed. Advantages of installing OpsCenter Agent on a product host are the following:
Disadvantages of installing OpsCenter Agent on the product host are the following:
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OpsCenter Server host or a separate host |
The OpsCenter Agent can be installed on a host different from the product host; this is sometimes called a Remote Agent. The different host may be the OpsCenter Server host or a separate host. You should deploy a Remote Agent in the following situations:
In such situations, the Agent should remotely communicate with backup products. Advantages of installing OpsCenter Agent on the Server host or a separate host are the following:
Disadvantages of installing OpsCenter Agent on the Server host include the following:
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Note the following points about installing an OpsCenter Agent:
Only one OpsCenter Agent can be installed on any host.
A single Agent can be configured for multiple data collectors which collect data from the respective product hosts.