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William_Jansen_'s avatar
William_Jansen_
Level 5
11 years ago

AIR Replication via specific media server

Hi

At a client we have a large AIR environment and some DB's that are deployed as media servers. When our AIR SLP's do replications between the various DataDomains, it seems to pick a random Media server. in the past we use to use the Media Server override to lock down Media servers. So that the Media server that did the backup would do the restore. Is there anything like that, that we can do with air to ensure the SLP uses a specific media server, or preferably the media server that backed up the date.

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  • Marianne's avatar
    Marianne
    11 years ago

    Hi William 

    Excellent post, but it seems that COMMON_SERVER_FOR_DUP will choose a specific media server for duplications.

    Probably fine in some environments, but could be a problem in a larger environment with many OST media servers.

    Good to know that it is an option though.
    (Another one to bookmark!)
     

  • RamNagalla's avatar
    RamNagalla
    Moderator
    11 years ago

    it looks like it is because of Network Optimized Duplication feature

    see the below post.. may be also related to AIR too.. netbackup do define which server is better for duplication by default.. if you would like to you can chage it.

    detaili info is in below post

    https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/media-server-slp-duplication-question

  • Marianne's avatar
    Marianne
    Level 6
    11 years ago

    Hi William 

    Excellent post, but it seems that COMMON_SERVER_FOR_DUP will choose a specific media server for duplications.

    Probably fine in some environments, but could be a problem in a larger environment with many OST media servers.

    Good to know that it is an option though.
    (Another one to bookmark!)