Configuring client-side deduplication
Client-side deduplication enables a remote computer that is configured as a Remote Agent for Deduplication to send data directly to an OpenStorage device or a deduplication storage folder.
See About client-side deduplication.
Table: How to configure client-side deduplication
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Notes
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For more information
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Configure an OpenStorage device or a deduplication storage folder to be directly accessed.
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On the Advanced tab, select Allow backup data to be sent directly to this device.
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See Adding a deduplication storage folder.
See Adding an OpenStorage device.
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Configure a Remote Agent for Deduplication.
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Set up the remote computer to directly access OpenStorage devices and deduplication storage folders for backups.
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Note:
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The remote computer must have the Remote Agent for Windows Systems installed on it.
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See Configuring a Remote Agent for Deduplication.
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Create a backup job.
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In the Selections view, select resources from the remote computer that is set up as a Remote Agent for Deduplication.
In the Device and Media view, select an OpenStorage device or a deduplication storage folder as the destination device. Then, verify that is selected.
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See Device and media options for backup jobs and templates.
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Configuring client-side deduplication