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Auto-discover Database Files for all Databases

To facilitate easy directory selection for standard databases that are supported by Arcserve RHA, database directories and files are identified in the scenario by using database APIs. Arcserve RHA displays the structure of the database and makes the appropriate selections, which you may modify, if necessary.

The Arcserve RHA auto-discovery function automatically discovers all database objects, related files and directories on your database or mail server - whether local or on a network. This function is currently available for all supported applications.

Note: Auto-discovery is possible only if both the Arcserve RHA Engine and the database are installed and running on the Master server.

To use auto-discovery for selecting database files

1. On the scenario pane, select the scenario whose database you want to auto-discover, and make sure it is NOT running.
2. On the Framework pane, open the Root Directories tab for the Master.

   The Auto-discovered database files icon appears in the Master Root Directories tab.

3. To start auto-discovery, double-click the Auto-discovered icon. Alternatively, select the Auto-discovery of Database Files option from the Edit menu.

   Note: If the user credentials you used to log in to the Manager are different than the ones required for working with the Engine on the Replica, a User credentials dialog appears, asking you to enter log on account details for the selected Replica.

   The Autodiscovery dialog opens.

   The Auto-discovery dialog displays all database directories and files that were auto-discovered.

4. Select the checkboxes beside the items you want to replicate, and clear the items you want to exclude from replication. Then, click OK to save your root directory selection and close the Auto-discovery dialog.