Dell Appassure 5 User Guide

Dell AppAssure User Guide
Version 5.4.3 Revision B69 Trace logs Trace log settings can be configured to record a significantly higher amount of events 
and states in the AppAssure Core than standard logs. This functionality is specifically 
intended to be used for problem resolution only. 
NOTE: Dell does not recommend changing these settings unless requested by Dell 
Support. Maintaining a high level of logging for a long period can significantly impact 
storage space and may impact performance.
Cloud...

Dell AppAssure User Guide
Version 5.4.3 Revision B70 Local database AppAssure displays information about Core tasks, events, and alerts on the 
Events tab. AppAssure stores this transactional information in a MongoDB service 
database that is installed locally on the same machine as the AppAssure Core.
You can configure credential information (username and password) for the local 
Mongo service database using the Local database settings.
SNMP configuration Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a...

Dell AppAssure User Guide
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Understanding system information
AppAssure lets you view information about the AppAssure Core that includes system information, local and 
mounted volumes, and Replay engine connections.
In the System Info pane, you can see the information described in the following table.
The Volumes pane includes the following information about storage volumes for the Core machine: Name, 
device ID, file system, raw capacity, formatted capacity, used capacity, and...

Dell AppAssure User Guide
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Configuring the Core general settings
Complete the steps in this procedure to update the general settings for the AppAssure Core, which include the 
Core display name, the web server port, service port, and the display language for the AppAssure Core.
To configure the Core general settings
1 Navigate to the AppAssure Core Console and click the Configuration tab, and then Settings.
The General Settings dialog box appears.
2 In the General pane, click...

Dell AppAssure User Guide
Version 5.4.3 Revision B73 2 In the Updates pane, click Change.
The Update Settings dialog box displays.
3 In the Check for new updates text box, select how frequently AppAssure checks for and installs updates 
after the nightly jobs are complete. You may choose from the following options:
•Never
•Daily
•Weekl y
•Monthly
4 Specify the handling of available updates by choosing one of the following options:
• Install them automatically (recommended) or
• Notify me but do not...

Dell AppAssure User Guide
Version 5.4.3 Revision B74 The following procedures apply only to the Core-level nightly jobs. For more information about nightly jobs 
specific to protected machines, see Customizing nightly jobs for a protected machine.
Configuring nightly jobs for the Core
When any nightly job option is enabled on the AppAssure Core, the selected job executes once daily at the time 
specified for all machines that are protected by the Core. 
Conversely, if you disable any nightly job at the...

Dell AppAssure User Guide
Version 5.4.3 Revision B75 4 Select the nightly jobs option you want to set for the Core. You can choose to select all or individually 
select only those that apply.
5Click OK.
Modifying transfer queue settings
Transfer queue settings are core-level settings that establish the maximum number of concurrent transfers and 
the maximum number of retries for transferring data.
Complete the steps in this procedure to modify transfer queue settings.
To modify the transfer queue...

Dell AppAssure User Guide
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To adjust client timeout settings
1 Navigate to the AppAssure Core Console and click the Configuration tab, and then Settings.
2 In the Client Timeout Settings Configuration area, click Change.
The Client Timeout Settings dialog box displays.
3 In the Connection Timeout text box, enter the number of minutes and seconds before a connection time 
out occurs.
4 In the Connection UI Timeout text box, enter the number of minutes and seconds before a...

Dell AppAssure User Guide
Version 5.4.3 Revision B77 Assuming the AppAssure Core is installed on the C drive, these locations are typically as follows:
You have the ability to change the storage location of these caches. For example, for increased fault tolerance, 
you can change location of your secondary cache to a different physical drive than the primary, assuming the 
AppAssure Core has access to the location. 
For more information on how to change storage locations for any of these settings, see...

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Configuring Replay engine settings
You can configure information regarding the Replay engine, which is the communication channel for AppAssure. 
These settings determine Core settings to provide effective communication.
In general, Dell recommends using default settings. In some cases, you may be directed by Dell Support to 
modify these settings to help adjust the performance specific to your network needs.
Complete the steps in this procedure to...