Add Vcenter Client In Avamar Administrator - EMC Avamar 6.1 User Manual

Configuration and Setup

Add vCenter client in Avamar Administrator

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The vCenter must exist, and be operational before this type of client can be added. Avamar
Administrator attempts to make a connection with the vCenter.
If the vCenter client is already registered as a normal client (for example, to support guest
level backup), adding that same vCenter client again will fail because the system will not
allow you to register the same client twice. If this occurs, you must retire the existing client
instance in Avamar Administrator, add the vCenter client (using the following procedure),
then re-invite the vCenter client as a normal client to support guest level backup from the
vCenter server.
You must perform this task for each vCenter you intend to protect.
Adding a vCenter client in Avamar Administrator automatically:
Adds the vCenter client to the Default Group.
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However, this client is not activated as normal Avamar clients are. Therefore, no
backups are performed for it on behalf of the Default Group.
Creates a default vCenter server with the same name as the vCenter's fully qualified
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hostname.
Creates a VirtualMachines subdomain within that vCenter server.
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Creates a Default Virtual Machine Group.
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This group performs scheduled backups for the target virtual machines. This group
cannot be deleted without first deleting the virtual center domain.
To add a vCenter client:
1. In Avamar Administrator, click the Administration launcher button.
The Administration window appears.
2. Click the Account Management tab.
3. In the tree, select the top-level (root) domain.
4. Select Actions > Account Management > New Client...
The New Client dialog box appears.