Configuring a Backup Server

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

Prerequisites

The agent must be authenticated in order to configure a Backup Server.

Task

In the left pane of the Administration Console, expand ASE Servers > Cluster Management > Auxiliary Servers.
Select Backup Servers.
Click the drop-down arrow, then select Configure Backup Server.
You see the Configure Backup Server wizard.
Select the cluster for which to configure a Backup Server.
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.
(Optional) Click Summary to review your information.