General options for a Remote Agent for Deduplication

The following options are available for a Remote Agent for Deduplication.

Table: General options for a Remote Agent for Deduplication

Item

Description

Server

Indicates the name of the computer that you want to add as a Remote Agent for Deduplication.

Note:

The naming format that you use to enter the computer name must also be used to select the remote computer for backup. For example, if you use the IP address here, you must also use the IP address for the backup selection. Otherwise, client-side deduplication does not occur.

Port

Indicates the port to use for communications between the media server and the remote computer.

Description

Displays a description that you choose.

Enable ICMP ping operations for Backup Exec to detect the server

Lets the media server use ICMP ping to locate the remote computer.

Logon account

Indicates the logon account that is required to access the remote computer.

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Configuring a Remote Agent for Deduplication

General options for a Remote Agent for Deduplication