Adding a Dell EMC Networker Backup & Recovery Data Collector policy
Before adding the policy: A Data Collector must exist in the Portal to which you will add Data Collector policies. For specific prerequisites and supported configurations for a specific vendor, see the Certified Configurations Guide.
After adding the policy: For some policies, collections can be run on-demand using the Run button on the Collector Administration page action bar. The Run button is only displayed if the policy vendor is supported. On-demand collection allows you to select which probes and devices to run collection against. This action collects data the same as a scheduled run, plus logging information for troubleshooting purposes. For probe descriptions, refer to the policy.
To add the policy
- Select Admin > Data Collection > Collector Administration. Currently configured Portal Data Collectors are displayed.
- Search for a collector if required.
- Click Add Policy, and then select the vendor-specific entry in the menu.
Table: Dell EMC Networker Backup and Recovery Data Collector policy
| Field | Description |
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Collector Domain |
The domain of the collector to which the collector backup policy is being added. This is a read-only field. By default, the domain for a new policy will be the same as the domain for the collector. This field is set when you add a collector. |
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Policy Domain |
The Collector Domain is the domain that was supplied during the Data Collector installation process. The Policy Domain is the domain of the policy that is being configured for the Data Collector. The Policy Domain must be set to the same value as the Collector Domain. The domain identifies the top level of your host group hierarchy. All newly discovered hosts are added to the root host group associated with the Policy Domain. Typically, only one Policy Domain will be available in the drop-down list. If you are a Managed Services Provider, each of your customers will have a unique domain with its own host group hierarchy. To find your Domain name, click your login name and select My Profile from the menu. Your Domain name is displayed in your profile settings. |
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Backup Server Name* |
Enter one or more Dell EMC NetWorker Backup & Recovery server host names to probe. Comma-separated host names are supported, for example: myhost1, myhost2. This field is required. |
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User ID* |
View-only User ID for Dell EMC NetWorker REST API. This field is required. |
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Password* |
Password for Dell EMC NetWorker REST API. This field is required. |
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Port* |
Port used for Dell EMC NetWorker REST API connection. Default: 9090. This field is required. |
Authentication Server | Authentication Server used for DELL EMC NetWorker REST API connection. Note: This parameter is required only if there is a dedicated authentication server configured for this NetWorker Server. If this parameter is not specified, collection assumes this NetWorker server uses its own local authentication service. |
Authentication Port | Authentication Port used for DELL EMC REST API connection. Default value is 9090 |
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Active Probes | |
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Protection Sources |
Collects Storage Nodes, Devices, Protection Groups, Protection Policies, Workflows and their Actions. |
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Protection Details |
Collects job and backup details. |
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Schedule |
Click clock icon to create a schedule. By default, it is collected at 3.33 am daily. Every Minute, Hourly, Daily, Weekly, and Monthly schedules may be created. Advanced use of native CRON strings is also available. Examples of CRON expressions: */30 * * * * means every 30 minutes */20 9-18 * * * means every 20 minutes between the hours of 9am and 6pm */10 * * * 1-5 means every 10 minutes Mon - Fri. Note: Explicit schedules set for a Collector policy are relative to the time on the Collector server. Schedules with frequencies are relative to the time that the Data Collector was restarted. |
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Notes |
Enter or edit notes for your data collector policy. The maximum number of characters is 1024. Policy notes are retained along with the policy information for the specific vendor and displayed on the Collector Administration page as a column making them searchable as well. |
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Test Connection |
Test Connection initiates a Data Collector process that attempts to connect to the subsystem using the IP addresses and credentials supplied in the policy. This validation process returns either a success message or a list of specific connection errors. Test Connection requires that Agent Services are running. Several factors affect the response time of the validation request, causing some requests to take longer than others. For example, there could be a delay when connecting to the subsystem. Likewise, there could be a delay when getting the response, due to other processing threads running on the Data Collector. You can also test the collection of data using the Run functionality available inAdmin>Data Collection>Collector Administration. This On-Demand data collection run initiates a high-level check of the installation at the individual policy level, including a check for the domain, host group, URL, Data Collector policy and database connectivity. You can also select individual probes and servers to test the collection run. |