Adding Backup Agents by Importing Host from AD/LDAP Server

To import AD/LDAP Server you need to first add the AD/LDAP Server. Click here to learn more about the process.

1. AD/LDAP Server selection

• AD/LDAP Server

If the AD/LDAP Server is already added then choose it from the drop down menu .

• Filter Criteria

You can use the filter option to display only the hosts based on filter criteria such as All Organizational units or Domain Controllers (Criteria). The hosts can be filtered by the following options;

1. Selecting a criteria.

2. Selecting a criteria and entering a distinguished name.

3. Entering a distinguished name without selecting a criteria.

• Enter the distinguish Name

Enter the distinguished name of the host to be added as a data source.

Once after entering all the details click on Next: Host Selection.

2. Host Selection

All the machines that are running in the AD will be listed here on this page. You can either select the entire host or just the machines based on the applied filter and click on Add .

This will take you to the page where you need to add/select the credentials and also choose how you want to install the BBA. Check for BBA prerequisites here.

After selecting the hosts, they will appear on the page along with the option to search for hosts by name. Information such as the credential name, BBA installation type, and the option to edit credentials or installation types as needed are also available.

In case you want to remove the added hosts you can do the same by selecting the respective host’s checkbox and click on the remove button.

Now, you can click on Save and Ok, Proceed.

The Windows host will be added to the BDRSuite Backup Server if you had chosen automatic installation of BBA.

Note: Automatic installation of BBA will work only for the AD machines with Server OS. You can proceed with manual installation of BBA for AD machines with Desktop OS.

If you choose to manually download and install the BBA then you need to click on the Register BBA button to establish a connection between the added host and the BDRSuite Backup Server. Click here to learn more.

The following options will be available after adding the Windows machine;