TRIM Integration with Data Protector

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Sample Configurations
Sample Configuration of a TRIM System
As an example to explain how to design the backup strategy, Figure 3 shows the part of a sample
TRIM system that is relevant for backups.
Dataset A is distributed over several hosts. Dataset B is completely set up on one host. Different
Datasets could also share hosts.
Figure 3: Example Configuration of a TRIM System
Sample Backup Configuration
A possible backup approach is illustrated in Figure 4. A setup of Data Protector requires a Disk Agent
on every machine that contains data as files and an SQL Integration Agent on every machine that
contains databases. This Disk Agent/SQL Integration Agent transfers all the data to a Media Agent
which then writes it to the backup medium (such as tape). All actions are managed by the Cell
Manager, which in this case is installed on a separate machine. It could also be installed on one of
the other machines, alongside the Disk Agents, Integration Agents or Media Agents.
When the schedule in the Cell Manager requires a backup to be triggered, the Session Manager is
started, which in turn communicates with the Disk Agents, SQL Integration Agents and Media Agents
and instructs them to connect to each other.