PowerProtect Data Manager 19.16 Cloud Disaster Recovery User Guide

Preface

As part of an effort to improve product lines, periodic revisions of software and hardware are released. Therefore, all versions of the software or hardware currently in use might not support some functions that are described in this guide. The product release notes provide the most up-to-date information about product features.

If a product does not function correctly or does not function as described in this guide, contact Customer Support.

NOTE:This guide was accurate at publication time. To ensure that you are using the latest version of this guide, go to the Customer Support website.

Product naming

Data Domain (DD) is now PowerProtect DD. References to Data Domain or Data Domain systems in this guide, in the user interface, and elsewhere in the product include PowerProtect DD systems and older Data Domain systems.

Isilon is now PowerScale. References to Isilon, Isilon products, or Isilon appliances in this guide, in the user interface, and elsewhere in the product include PowerScale products and appliances.

In many cases the user interface has not yet been updated to reflect these changes.

Language use

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This guide might contain language from third-party content that is not under Dell Technologies control and is not consistent with the current guidelines for Dell Technologies own content. When such third-party content is updated by the relevant third parties, this guide is revised accordingly.

Acronyms

The acronyms that are used in this guide might not be familiar to everyone. Although most acronyms are defined on their first use, a definition is not always provided with later uses of the acronym. For a list of all acronyms and their definitions, see the glossary at the end of the guide.

Website links

The website links used in this guide were valid at publication time. If you find a broken link, provide feedback on the guide, and a Dell Technologies employee will update the link in the next release as necessary.

Purpose

This guide describes how to deploy the Dell Cloud Disaster Recovery (Cloud DR) solution, protect virtual machines in the AWS or Azure cloud, and run recovery operations.

Audience

This guide is for backup administrators and operators, and cloud administrators who manage backup and recovery of VMs to the cloud and plan to deploy the Cloud DR solution using PowerProtect Data Manager. Experience in network administration is required for building the network infrastructure to support the Cloud DR solution. Training and certification for cloud provider services, for example, Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS), is recommended.

Revision history

The following table presents the revision history of this guide.

Table 1. Revision historyRevision history
Revision	Date	Description
01	March 2024	Initial release of this guide for PowerProtect Data Manager version 19.16.

Compatibility information

Software compatibility information for the PowerProtect Data Manager software is provided by the E-Lab Navigator.

Table 2. Related documentationRelated documentation
Title	Description
Cloud Disaster Recovery Release Notes	Contains information on new features, known limitations, environment, and system requirements for the software.
Cloud Disaster Recovery Installation and Administration Guide	Describes how to configure the software.
PowerProtect Data Manager Administrator Guide	Describes how to configure the software.
PowerProtect Data Manager Release Notes	Contains information on new features, known limitations, environment, and system requirements for the software.

Typographical conventions

The following type style conventions are used in this guide:

Table 3. Style conventionsStyle conventions
Formatting	Description
Bold	Used for interface elements that a user specifically selects or clicks, for example, names of buttons, fields, tab names, and menu paths. Also used for the name of a dialog box, page, pane, screen area with title, table label, and window.
`Italic`	Used for full titles of publications that are referenced in the text.
Monospace	Used for: System code System output, such as an error message or script Pathnames, file names, file name extensions, prompts, and syntax. Commands and options
`Monospace italic`	Used for variables.
`Monospace bold`	Used for user input.
[ ]	Square brackets enclose optional values.
\|	Vertical line indicates alternate selections. The vertical line means or for the alternate selections.
{ }	Braces enclose content that the user must specify, such as x, y, or z.
...	Ellipses indicate non-essential information that is omitted from the example.

Where to find product documentation

To find the latest documentation, navigate to the PowerProtect Data Manager Info Hub or type www.dell.com/ppdmdocs in your browser, or scan the following QR code on your mobile device.

Where to get support

The Customer Support website provides access to product licensing, documentation, advisories, downloads, and how-to and troubleshooting information. The information can enable you to resolve a product issue before you contact Customer Support.

To access a product-specific page:

Go to the Customer Support website.
In the search field of the Identify your product or search support pane, type a product name, and then select the product from the list that appears.

Support Library

The Support Library contains a knowledge base of applicable solutions that you can search for either by solution number (for example, KB000xxxxxx) or by keyword.

To search the Support Library:

Go to the Customer Support website.
From the Support Library pane, click Find Articles.
In the Support Library search field, type either the solution number or keywords. Optionally, you can limit the search to specific products by typing a product name in the search box, and then selecting the product from the list that appears.

Contact Customer Support

To view available support options:

Go to the Customer Support website.
From the Contact Support pane, click Contact Support.
On the Contact Information page, click the link for the relevant support type.

Service requests

To obtain in-depth help from a support agent, submit a service request. To submit a service request:

NOTE:You must have a valid support agreement. For details about either an account or obtaining a valid support agreement, contact a sales representative.

Go to the Customer Support website.
From the Service Requests pane, click View Service Requests.
Click the Create New Service Request button to create a new service request.

To review an open service request:

Go to the Dell Customer Support website.
On the Support tab, click Service Requests & Dispatch Status, and sign into your account.
On the Service Requests page, click View All Service Requests.

Dell Community

For peer contacts, conversations, and content on product support and solutions, go to the Dell Community. Interactively engage with customers, partners, and certified professionals online.

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