Configuring a Backup Server

Configure a backup server for an entire cluster or multiple backup servers to run on a per-instance basis.

1. In the left pane of the Administration Console, expand ASE Servers > Cluster Management > Auxiliary Servers.
2. Select Backup Servers.
3. Click the drop-down arrow, then select Configure Backup Server.
   You see the Configure Backup Server wizard.
4. Select the cluster for which to configure a backup server.
5. Specify the type of configuration:
   • Configure a backup server for the entire cluster.

     The Specify Properties screen shows a default backup server name, error log path, and port number. Optionally adjust any of these values for your configuration environment.

   • Configure multiple backup servers, that run on a per-instance basis.

     When configuring a backup server on a per-instance basis:

   1. Choose either a dedicated server policy or a round-robin policy for the global server configuration.
   2. (Optional) Select Enable global high availability mode for backup servers configured on a per-instance basis.
   3. The Specify Properties screen shows a default error log path and port number for each instance. Optionally adjust either of these values for your configuration environment.
6. (Optional) Click Summary to review your information.