What is MediaAgent Hardware Refresh?
MediaAgent hardware refresh is the process of moving an existing MediaAgent to another computer. For example, you might want to move the MediaAgent to a computer that has more disk space or a faster processor.
This document covers the following configurations and use cases.
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Setup/Configuration |
Description |
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MediaAgent hosts a Deduplication Database |
Covered |
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MediaAgent hosts the Disaster Recovery Backup |
Covered |
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MediaAgent hosts a Remote Software Cache |
Covered |
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MediaAgent is behind a firewall |
Covered |
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MediaAgent resides in a Cluster Server |
Covered |
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Disk Library - Local Mount Path |
Covered |
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Disk Library - Network Mount Path |
Covered |
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Tape Library - Direct Attached |
Covered |
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Cloud Storage |
Covered |
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Other Libraries |
Covered |
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Local Index Cache |
No Impact |
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Secondary Index Server |
Covered |
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Additional Settings |
Covered |
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MediaAgent Settings |
Covered |
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Hardware refresh during MediaAgent Upgrade |
Covered First upgrade the MediaAgent Upgrade MediaAgents by using either the CommCell Console or the installation package that was created from the Download Manager application. Migrate the MediaAgent to the new hardware as described in this documentation. |
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Existing MediaAgent is available during Hardware Refresh |
Covered |
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Existing MediaAgent is NOT available during Hardware Refresh |
Covered Refer to MediaAgent Recovery. |
How Should It Be Done?
This process involves the following steps:
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Set up and configure the new computer to be ready for the MediaAgent migration.
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Shutting down the old MediaAgent
Stop all jobs and services. Prepare libraries and index cache for migration.
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Install and configure the MediaAgent.
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Test the new MediaAgent and de-commission the old MediaAgent.