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DPA 6.1.2 REST API
I am just starting to look at DPA and REST API. I have to admit this is the first attempt to tackle REST. I found the DPA Rest reference for DPA 6.1, but other than that I cant find much related info out there. In particular what we are attempting is to use REST API called from a external source and if it identifies any failed conditions a ticket will be opened in HPSM. We have the ticketing system functioning what I am struggling with is the REST API syntax and in particular the correct strings for the . I have the following, but am unsure of how to specify child object of "EMC Avamar"
00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001
Root
00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000010
Groups
8ad04346-9abd-4466-8bd8-05306b63519d
Configuration
307c9831-e611-453d-bbb8-89ff3e0248b7
Servers
c5723b8f-c5b7-4237-af29-b689203fbc44
Backup Servers
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
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August 6th, 2015 15:00
zkrusz
Before we investigate further, is the use of the REST API the best option for what you require as it would require a specific definition of what you are wishing to do. As you are interfacing with HPSM, have you considered using the DPA Analysis Engine to generate SNMP trap alerts which may be directed to HPSM. These alerts may be configured from within the DPA UI. This is covered in the DPA Installation and Administration Guide (Configuring Policies, Rules and Alerts). 2 videos on the topic of Analyses and Alerts are available at https://support.emc.com/products/829_Data-Protection-Advisor/HowToVideos/
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August 6th, 2015 10:00
Hi zkrusz
As a newcomer to REST I would point you in the direction of introductory videos available on this further down this page at Demo video: EMC Data Protection Advisor REST API
Extensive documentation on DPA and the Rest API is available at support.emc.com (https://support.emc.com/products/829_Data-Protection-Advisor)
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August 6th, 2015 11:00
Thanks for reply
I had reviewed both of those resources. I am more wondering if there are get strings that would identify information that i am looking for? The video does have an example but its of the nodename/hostname. I am trying to identify the strings associated with the DPA groups
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August 10th, 2015 07:00
I took a look at the how to videos you posted, thanks. I believe using the DPA Analysis and SNMP will be a much simpler method than creating REST reports and alerting on them based on rules.