Adding additional DataMovers to existing configuration. Troubleshooting

Configure additional DataMovers into existing Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments configuration. Resolving The Problem

Follow the she steps below to add additional DataMovers to Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments.

Tivoli Storage Manager side:

1. Register the DataMover nodename with a required password using the following command :

register node {node_name} {password}

Tivoli Storage Manager DataMover side:

1. Install the following packages on the machine:

Windows: Typical install

Data Protection for VMware Enablement File
Tivoli Storage Manager Backup-Archive client with VMware vStorage API runtime files.

Linux:

Data Protection for VMware Enablement File
Tivoli Storage Manager Backup-Archive client

1. Configure the dsm.opt and dsm.sys(unix) as required.

1. Set the VM password using the following client command :

dsmc set password -type=vm {vCenter Hostname} {vCenter Userid} {vCenter Password}

1. Start the Tivoli Storage Manager Client Acceptor Service/Daemon:

Windows: Create a Tivoli Storage Manager Client Acceptor Service using the Backup-Archive client GUI setup wizard.

Linux: Start the 'dsmcad' daemon.

1. vCenter Plug-In GUI or vCenter Standalone GUI:

1: Login to the GUI.

2: Select Configuration tab.

3: Select 'Edit Configuration' from Tasks drop down.

4: Select 'Data Mover Nodes' tab.

5: Select 'Add DataMover node' tab. It will create a default DataMover nodename, change it to the required name.

6: Make sure that 'Register Node' option is UN-Selected as the node has already been created on the Tivoli Storage Manager Server side. Click Ok.

7: Enter vCenter Credentials if asked. Click Ok to continue and at this stage it will register this DataMover to this configuration and validate the node.