To view alerts and job logs for CPS jobs in Backup Exec, you must first establish a SmartLink connection between the two products.
If SmartLink is run with multiple Backup Exec servers with a potential for failover from one server to another, the batch file must be copied to each server from which it might be run. Additionally, it must exist in the same path.
After completing the SmartLink wizard, the status of the CPS job appears in the Backup Exec job log for the associated job. If errors are detected in the status of the CPS job, then an alert is generated.
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The Pre/Post Commands dialog box contains a setting to cancel the command if it is not completed within a specified time. The specified run time is for all pre- or post-commands that have been defined for the backup job. Thus, if the SmartLink command is contained within a batch file with other commands, sufficient time must be allotted to run all commands. The most significant constraint on the time that is required to run SmartLink is the amount of logs that are needed for the backup job. After a backup job is run, the time that is required for the actual CPS data gathering is shown in the Continuous Protection section of the Backup Exec job log.
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When creating a SmartLink association with Backup Exec, the Protection Server must be specified using the actual name of the server and not an IP address. |
To set up a SmartLink connection between CPS and Backup Exec
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Create a backup job in Backup Exec that protects the backup destination of a CPS Protection Server.
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In the task pane, under General Tasks, click Create SmartLink using wizard.
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When the Enter a Backup Exec Media Server screen opens, SmartLink checks the local server to determine if it is a Backup Exec media server. If it is, the local server name is posted in the text box.
If the local server is not a Backup Exec media server (or the appropriate media server), enter the actual name of the server where the CPS backup job is located.
If a Backup Exec Central Administration Server (CAS) server is specified, SmartLink must be installed on all managed media servers that are selected for the job processing. Additionally, if SmartLink is run from a batch file, the batch file must exist on each managed media server where it might potentially be run.
If the selected server is unavailable, a warning screen is posted.
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Enter the appropriate credentials for the selected server, and then click OK to continue. If the credentials are not valid for the specified server, a warning appears and the wizard does not proceed.
The credentials that are required to access the media server may not be valid to access the CPS Backup Group registry key on the Backup Exec media server. This registry key is required to verify that the media server is in the same Backup Group as the Continuous Management Server (CMS).
If the credentials are not valid for the Backup Group registry key, a warning is presented that SmartLink is unable to determine the validity of the Group.
If the credentials are valid, SmartLink determines the extent of the Backup Group. If the CMS and media server are in the same Backup Group, SmartLink proceeds. If the CMS and media server are not in the same Backup Group, SmartLink does not proceed.
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Select the backup job to associate with the CPS job.
Only the jobs that protect the backup destination appear in the Select a Backup Exec Job screen.
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Select the CPS jobs to be monitored, and then click Next to continue.
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To reduce the number of CPS job log entries, select Limit Log Entries and enter the maximum number of entries per individual CPS job and pair. Click Next.
SmartLink determines the state of the CPS jobs and pairs, and enters the states into the Backup Exec Log entries. By default, the CPS Log entries are not limited between backups. This may result in a very large Backup Exec log file.
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Click Finish to transfer the CPS job information to the Backup Exec pre-command.
You can verify that the pre-command was successfully associated with the Backup Exec job by viewing the job properties in Backup Exec.
More Information
Backing up CPS with Backup Exec
Understanding the credentials for using Backup Exec SmartLink