Add a Recovery Point Server

Adding a destination starts with addition of a recovery point server to the Console. Later, you add data stores to the RPS.

Follow these steps:

  1. Log into Arcserve UDP, and click the resources tab.
  2. From the left pane, navigate to Destinations, and click Recovery Point Servers.
  3. The Destinations: Recovery Point Servers page is displayed in the center pane.
  4. Click Add a Recovery Point Server.
  5. The Add a Recovery Point Server page is displayed.
  6. Enter the following details:

    7. Node Name/IP Address

    Defines the node name of the recovery point server that you want to add to the Console.

    Username and Password

    Defines the user name and password that helps you log in to the node.

    Note: Use one of the following formats for the user name: Computer name, domain name/username, or username.

    Description

    (Optional) Defines any additional information about the node.

  7. Enter the following fields for the Installation Settings:
  8. Note: If the node already has Recovery Point Server installed, ignore these installation settings.

    9. Installation Location

    Specify the location where you want to install the recovery point server. You can accept the default path or can specify an alternative path.

    Port

    Specifies the port number that connects to the web-based UI.

    Default: 8014.

    Protocol

    Specify the protocol that you want to use to communicate with the destination server. The available selections are HTTP and HTTPS.

    Note: For a more secure communication, select the HTTPS protocol.

    Change Tracking Driver

    Specify if you want to Install Agent Change Tracking Driver.

  9. Schedule the installation or upgrade by selecting one of the options from Start Time to Install or Upgrade.
  10. Note: If the server already has Recovery Point Server installed, ignore these settings.
  11. Click Save.
  12. The deployment progress is displayed in the right pane. The recovery point server is added.

Now, the recovery point server is deployed. You can add data stores after the recovery point server is added.