CA ARCserve D2D for Linux provides simple disk based data protection of supported Linux systems. CA ARCserve D2D for Linux server provides a web based UI to simplify the protection of multiple Linux systems, and can even protect itself. Linux systems are essentially protected on the fly, eliminating traditional installs by implementing protection with a minimal software footprint. Using the CA ARCserve D2D for Linux UI, nodes are easily scheduled for backup to disk via NFS, CIFS or to local disk. During backup, volume level snapshots are converted and written as disk based recovery points. The CA ARCserve D2D for Linux web based UI provides access to these recovery points to perform, file, volume, or complete Bare Metal Recovery (BMR) of a protected Linux system. Additionally the web based UI provides flexible access to additional server functions, including node discovery, job status, job history, as well as metrics for backup storage. This information is further summarized on the overview pane, along with system information and resources for the CA ARCserve D2D for Linux server. OVERVIEW Server only install: Installation and licensing is server based. Linux systems protected on the fly at backup. BENEFITS One installation saves time. The shell script checks for prerequisites and can create the Live CD used for Bare Metal Recovery. Also, server side licensing greatly simplifies this task. Easy Access: Web based CA ARCserve D2D look and feel. https://<servername>:8014, that s it!! Stay informed: Job information, detailed activity logs, backup storage as well as backup server information and resource usage are displayed, providing up to the minute information. Disk Based: Backup and Restore operations use generic disks supporting network access via NFS and CIFS, as well as locally attached disks. Encryption and compression can also be configured per backup job. Backup Wizard: Discover Linux nodes and add them to new or existing backup jobs. Choosing the Backup destination and using the Simple, Advanced or cron based schedules is all that is required to start backups. Using a standard browser, all UI tasks can be performed securely via https. No client access software to maintain and the UI can manage multiple backup servers. The web based UI provides granular details for each job, as well as summaries for status, data storage, backup server settings and resources, centralizing information about the entire backup environment. All standard disk types are supported, as well as the familiar NFS and CIFS methods to access data. Local disks can also be used, and typically are some type of removable device. Encryption provides an extra layer of security for recovery points, and compression can be used to optimize space. Using the Backup Wizard, jobs are easily created based on the requirements of the Linux nodes being protected. Simple and Advanced schedules allow the right balance of full and incremental jobs to achieve the desired RTO and RPO objectives. Recovery Wizard: Choose a recovery point from disk and go!! File Restore: The Restore wizard provides a simple consistent way to recover data for one or more Linux systems Bare Metal Recovery (BMR): Boot and recover an entire Linux system from any suitable recovery point Using the Restore wizard, file recovery is a snap. Choose the appropriate recovery point from disk, the target system, and select the data to restore. Additionally the Restore Wizard can provide BMR recovery. This method recovers an entire system in one process, providing complete recovery based on the recovery point.
CA ARCserve D2D for Linux - Architecture The following diagram illustrates a typical CA ARCserve D2D for Linux environment. Here the D2D Server provides a web based interface presenting all management functions in a single UI. The D2D Server runs jobs on the production Linux systems. During backup or restore jobs each Linux system writes to or reads from the specified backup destination on disk via NFS, CIFS as well as local storage. Install/Configure Step 1. Install the D2D Server Run the install script to install the CA ARCserve D2D Linux server. Be sure to install the restoreutility package and create the Live CD. The port information and machine specific URL are listed on success. Below is an example of failed dependencies. The application or package are listed with details. Step 2. Add a Node Use the URL provided at the completion of the install to connect to the D2D Server. Log in as root. Choose Add from the Node menu and add a node.
Step 3. Backup Wizard Use the Backup Wizard to select the Target Node, Backup Destination and Schedule. Review Summary change Job Name and Submit the first backup Step 4. Verify the Backup Use the Job Status tab to monitor the progress of the backup. From the Job History tab, use the Tools menu and select the Filter. Here we filter by Job Id to see our job.
Step 5. Restore Wizard Use the Restore Wizard to validate the initial backup. From the Wizard menu choose Restore File. Verify D2D Server. Select the Recovery Point and use the Add button to browse files. Choose the target to Restore. Review the Advanced window and the Summary window, edit Job Name and Submit. Use the Job History tab to review the details of the restore job. Verification Complete!!
Frequently Asked Questions Q: What licenses are required for CA ARCserve D2D for Linux? A: A license is needed for each target node being protected. Licensing is server based and the count is decremented as new nodes are backed up. Use the Help->Manage License link in the web interface to review the CA ARCserve D2D for Linux Servers detailed license status. Q: Which versions of Linux are supported for the CA ARCserve D2D Server and target Linux nodes? A: Currently the CA ARCserve D2D Server supports RHEL and CentOS 6.0-6.4. Target production Linux nodes can be RHEL or CentOS 5.0-5.9, 6.0-6.4. Both x86 and x64 hardware is supported for the D2D server and target nodes. Q: Can a single job backup more than one node? A: Yes, the Add/Validate/Delete buttons in the Backup Source tab of the Backup Wizard are used to manage nodes in a backup job. When the job is executed an option to execute only on the selected node provides the flexibility of an ad hic backup. Q: What is the Live CD used for? A: The Live CD for CA ARCserve D2D is used to boot a temporary version of Linux. When the Live CD is booted, the Linux system should have networking enabled. Additionally, the system is running a version of the CA ARCserve D2D for Linux web service, allowing any browser to connect directly to the system. Bare Metal Restore can be executed from the local UI, providing that the recovery point can be accessed locally or over the network. Alternatively, the CA ARCserve D2D for Linux Server can initiate BMR of remote systems. Q: Can more than one CA ARCserve D2D for Linux Server be used to protect a large environment? A: Yes, scalability and network segmentation restraints may require multiple CA ARCserve D2D for Linux Servers. Each D2D Server runs its own web interface, and as the native server cannot be removed or modified. However, other CA ARCserve D2D for Linux Servers can be added, allowing complete management from one UI. All of the functionality within the UI is relative to the D2D Server currently selected in the left pane. Q: Does the CA ARCserve D2D for Linux Server and/or the target Linux node need access to the disk containing the recovery points? A: Both systems need access to the disks being used for backup and restore. The target Linux machines write directly to disk configured for backup. When this location is added to the backup job using the Backup Wizard, the destination is validated from the CA ARCserve D2D for Linux Server. Summary CA ARCserve D2D for Linux provides a very efficient way to protect supported Linux systems. The server only installation requires standard Linux packages and applications to complete. The disk based backups can be configured easily using standard disk hardware and disk network protocols. These recovery points can be accessed to recover files, folders, or volumes as well as providing complete Bare Metal Recovery. Now, with the addition of CA ARCserve D2D for Linux, protection of both Windows and Linux systems can be accomplished easily, leveraging the purpose built data protection applications that are easy to purchase, install and use when needed most. For more information about the CA ARCserve Family of products, please visit arcserve.com/products or test drive our products at arcserve.com/software-trials. Copyright 2013 CA. All rights reserved. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries, or both. All other trademarks, trade names, service marks and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.