Getting Started - Lotus Notes Database iDataAgent

Prerequisites

Quick Start

The following diagram illustrates the sequence of operations for getting started with this Agent.

Where to go From Here

  1. Get familiar with CommCell Console. The CommCell Console is the graphical user interface that allows you to control and manage a CommCell. See CommCell Console for more information.
  2. Activate the license. If the Agent was installed using an evaluation license, make sure to activate the license. See Update Licenses for step-by-step instructions.
  3. Fine-tune this Agent using the following key features:

    Operations

    Backup

    This Agent supports several backup types and options.

    See Backup - Lotus Domino Server for more information.

    		  

    Restore

    This Agent supports several restore options.

    See Restore Data - Lotus Notes/Domino Server for a list of supported options and other considerations on restoring data using this Agent.

    Configuration

    Agent

    Once this Agent is installed, it is displayed in the CommCell Browser as a level under the client computer in which it is installed. Several configurable options are available at this level.

    See Agents - Lotus Notes/Domino Server for more information.

    		  

    Partitions/Instances

    An instance is a logical grouping of one or more databases or partitions that need to be backed up. An instance is displayed below the Agent in the Commcell Browser. Several configurable options are available for an instance.

    See Instances - Lotus Notes/Domino Server for more information.

    Subclients

    A subclient is a portion of a client, and it can either contain all of the client's data or a designated subset thereof. Several configurable options are available at this level.

    See Subclients - Lotus Notes for more information.

    		    

    Administration

    Data Aging

    Data Aging is the removal of data from media and is based on the retention rules for aging data. By default, the retention rules are set to infinite. You can define retention rules based on the storage requirements of your organization.

    See Data Aging for more information.

    		  

    Auxiliary Copy

    Auxiliary copy allows you to create secondary copies of data secured by this Agent. By default data is stored in the primary copy. You can make copies of the data based on the storage requirements of your organization.

    See Auxiliary Copy for more information.

    Additional features

    This Agent includes a host of other features that can be used to customize the data protection operation in your environment. For a comprehensive list of all features available for this agent, expand the Operations, Configuration Administration and Management options in the table of contents displayed in the left pane.

    Plan the Disaster Recovery

    Before you use your agent, be sure to review and understand the associated full system restore (or disaster recovery) procedure. The procedure may require that you plan specific actions or consider certain items before an emergency occurs.

    For more information, see:

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