VSS for the Image Level iDataAgent

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Overview

Configuration

License Requirement

Overview

The Image Level iDataAgent is integrated with the VSS Enabler to conduct backup operations using a VSS software provider. Image Level uses the snapshot to create the back up.

VSS Software Providers

Microsoft Volume Shadow Service is the default, and only supported VSS software provider. The VSS software provider takes a snapshot of the source volume, database or file, which is then used to create backups or QR Volumes (when used with the Quick Recovery Agent).

Configuration

The following must be done before using VSS.

1. Verify that the production server and Backup Host meet the System Requirements.
2. Install the VSS Enabler.

License Requirement

To perform a data protection operation using this Agent a specific Product License must be available in the CommServe^® Server.

Review general license requirements included in License Administration. Also, View All Licenses provides step-by-step instructions on how to view the license information.

Enabler Licenses

VSS Hardware snapshot also requires a license for the VSS Enabler.

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