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.
Task
  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.
  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. Adjust any of these values as necessary 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. Adjust either of these values as necessary for your configuration environment.
  6. (Optional) Click Summary to review your information.
Parent topic: Manage Auxiliary Servers