Add KVM

When a KVM machine is added to the BDRSuite Backup server, a BDRSuite Backup Agent (BBA) is automatically or manually  installed in the target machine.

Procedure to add KVM Machine

KVM machine has to be added before you begin configuring the backup schedule. In the Data Sources tab choose ‘ Add KVM . You will be taken to a page where you will see a message stating ‘No host added’ if you adding host for the first time.

Click on ‘ Add KVM ‘ and there are two methods provided on the opening page for adding  which are as follows;

Step 1: Download BDRSuite Delegation Service (BDS)

Step 2: BDRSuite Delegation Service (BDS) Installation on KVM Hosts

This option allows you to add each host by entering their IP address and credentials.  This will automatically install BBA on the target host

Add KVM by providing ‘Hostname/IP Address and its login credentials.

IP Address/DNS Name

Enter the hostname or IP address of the hostname for which you have to proceed with the backup

The Hostname can be added using FQDN(Fully qualified domain name) ie., machine_name.domain_name. You can connect your host with BDRSuite Backup Server through the following combinations in the Hostname/IP Address section:

• Hostname – Enter the Hostname alone
• Hostname@Domain name – Enter the hostname followed by @ and domain name
• Domain name/Hostname – Enter the domain name followed backslash (/) and the hostname
• 192.xxx.xxx.xxx – Enter the IP address

Credentials

• You can add new credentials or select existing credentials.
• User Name: Enter the username of the specific host
• Password: The password of the host or IP Address

Port Number

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• BDRSuite Backup Server communicates with the KVM using the port that is set to 42005 as default. You can modify this port number as per your port number availability.

Maximum Concurrent Tasks

Specify the number of parallel backup tasks each (BDS) BDRSuite Delegation Service can process simultaneously.

Save the host after adding all the details.

The KVM will be added to the BDRSuite Backup Server.

Edit

You can select a different credential or add a new credential.

Delete

If you want to remove a particular KVM, click the Delete option. A pop-up window with the message “Are you sure, you want to delete the selected server or host?” will appear. Click Yes, Delete.

Report

The Agent information report gives you the stage-wise report of the agent installation, click the Reports icon to view the Machine Name, Version, Installed Time, Status, Remarks. Further, expand it to view the installation start and end time.