11.19 Newsletterdocumentation.commvault.com/commvault/v11_sp19/... · Getting Started With Synchronous Copies Getting Started With Selective Copies Getting Started With Snapshot Copies

11.19 Newsletter

March 15, 2020

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Complete Backup And RecoveryCommvault Plug-In for VMware vSphere Client (HTML5 Version)

Support for Database Live Browse and Restore Operation for Exchange Server 2019

Exclude SQL Databases from Backups Using a Naming Pattern

Simplified Storage Policy Copy Creation Using a Wizard

Use Commvault Driver Modules on a Linux Computer with the UEFI Secure Boot Option Enabled

Enhanced Command Center Customization and Branding

Manage Workflow Credentials in the Credentials Manager

Perform a Multi-Streaming Backup Within a Content Path

Journey To The CloudUse Data Protection Resources from an Amazon Admin Account

Cloud Platform as Service - Back Up and Restore MySQL and PostgreSQL Databases Across Multiple

Clouds in Command CenterInstall Virtual Server Agent, File System Agent, or MediaAgent on an AWS 64-Bit Arm Linux Instance

Back Up and Restore Amazon DynamoDB Cloud Database

Convert Virtual Machines to Alibaba Cloud ECS

For Google Cloud Platform, Use a Single Virtualization Client to Back Up Instances from Multiple

ProjectsUse a Restricted IAM Role for AWS

Back up and Restore Amazon DocumentDB and Amazon Redshift Clusters

Back up and Restore Amazon RDS in Commvault Command Center

Orchestration And AutomationAutomatically Discover Applications That Require Backup Operations

Define a Recovery Target That End Users Can Select for Out-of-Place Restores of VMware VMs

Instant Clones of File System IntelliSnap Backups

Understand And Activate DataSearch Using Chinese and Japanese Text

Search for Email Messages by Using Advanced Search Options in Command Center

Schedule Data Collection for Inventory Assets and Project Data Sources

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11.19 Newsletter - Version 11 Feature Release 19

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Complete Backup And Recovery

Commvault Plug-In for VMware vSphere Client (HTML5Commvault Plug-In for VMware vSphere Client (HTML5Version)Version)

The Commvault plug-in provides recovery of virtual machines and files from within the VMware vSphereClient (HTML5 version). vSphere users can manage and restore virtual machines or files using theCommvault Command Center inside the vSphere Client.

You can use the Commvault plug-in with vSphere 6.5.x or vSphere 6.7.x, when the vCenter is running ona Windows or Linux machine.

Applicable AgentsApplicable Agents

Virtual Server Agent

More InformationMore Information

Commvault Plug-In for vSphere Client (HTML5 Version)

Support for Database Live Browse and Restore Operation forSupport for Database Live Browse and Restore Operation forExchange Server 2019Exchange Server 2019

You can perform granular email recovery for Exchange server 2019 through live browse.


Recovering Messages from an Exchange Database (Live Browse)

Exclude SQL Databases from Backups Using a Naming PatternExclude SQL Databases from Backups Using a Naming Pattern

You can exclude existing and new SQL databases from backups based on the database naming pattern.When you create new SQL databases with the specified naming pattern, the databases areautomatically excluded from the backups.

To exclude the database, configure a subclient filter with the database naming pattern. For example,you can configure a filter to exclude databases with a name that contains the string "test".


Microsoft SQL Server Agent



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Excluding SQL Databases from Backups by Filtering on Database NameExcluding SQL Databases from Backups

Simplified Storage Policy Copy Creation Using a WizardSimplified Storage Policy Copy Creation Using a Wizard

You can use the storage policy copy creation wizard, which takes you through the copy creationprocess, prompting only for values that are essential for copy creation.


Getting Started With Synchronous CopiesGetting Started With Selective CopiesGetting Started With Snapshot Copies

Use Commvault Driver Modules on a Linux Computer with theUse Commvault Driver Modules on a Linux Computer with theUEFI Secure Boot Option EnabledUEFI Secure Boot Option Enabled

If the UEFI Secure Boot option is enabled on the Linux computer, Commvault keys must be enrolled inthe MOK (Machine Owner Key) list that is stored in the UEFI NVRAM so that the kernel recognizes thesignature of the Commvault driver modules.


Use Commvault Driver Modules on a Linux Computer with UEFI Secure Boot Option Enabled

Enhanced Command Center Customization and BrandingEnhanced Command Center Customization and Branding

New features are added to the existing customization and branding capabilities of the CommandCenter. For example, you can now add a custom background image and warning login banner on thelogin screen.

Key FeaturesKey Features

Additional customization and branding features for the Command Center are as follows:

You can add a custom background image and a warning login banner to the login screen.You can reuse the header bar custom logo as the login screen custom logo.You can customize the color of the navigation breadcrumbs, icons, navigation text, and links.










Branding the Command Center

Manage Workflow Credentials in the Credentials ManagerManage Workflow Credentials in the Credentials Manager

Use the GetCredentials control flow activity to manage the credentials used in a workflow. TheGetCredentials activity obtains the credentials from the Commvault Credentials Manager. If thecredentials change, simply update the credentials in the Credentials Manager instead of in individualworkflow activities.


Built-In Activities for Workflows

Perform a Multi-Streaming Backup Within a Content PathPerform a Multi-Streaming Backup Within a Content Path

For NDMP NetApp C-mode clients, you can allow multiple data readers to back up an individual contentpath on a subclient. The new multi-streaming support on individual content paths works in conjunctionwith the existing multi-streaming support for backing up multiple content paths.

Multi-streaming within individual content paths improves the backup performance of large volumes.


Configuring Multiple Streams for Backups

Journey To The Cloud

Use Data Protection Resources from an Amazon AdminUse Data Protection Resources from an Amazon AdminAccountAccount

You can configure a virtualization client (hypervisor) for Amazon Web Services (AWS) to use a separateAdmin account for data protection operations.

This approach provides the following benefits:

Reduces the impact of backup operations and restore operations on tenant production accounts.Minimizes the configuration required for tenant accounts.Eliminates the need for tenants to deploy proxies (access nodes) and MediaAgents in Amazon,reducing tenant costs.






Hides backup infrastructure from tenants.

By using this feature, tenants in a managed services environment can access resources that areprovided by a managed service provider (MSP) to support data protection operations. Similarly, groupswithin an organization can access shared resources from an AWS Admin account that providesinfrastructure for data protection.

You can configure access to an Admin account in the CommCell Console or in the Command Center.Production accounts can use an Admin account for streaming backup operations, IntelliSnap backupoperations, backup copy operations, and restore operations.

Operations can use Windows proxies and Linux proxies, and can include Windows instances and Linuxinstances.




Using Resources from an Admin Account

Cloud Platform as Service - Back Up and Restore MySQL andCloud Platform as Service - Back Up and Restore MySQL andPostgreSQL Databases Across Multiple Clouds in CommandPostgreSQL Databases Across Multiple Clouds in CommandCenterCenter

Commvault software can back up and restore MySQL and PostgreSQL databases across Alibaba,Amazon, Azure Database, and Google Cloud Database. You can run your backup and restore operationsusing the Commvault intuitive user interface, REST API, and command line.


Alibaba for MySQLAlibaba for PostgreSQLAmazon for MySQLAmazon for PostgreSQLAzure Database for MySQLAzure Database for PostgreSQLGoogle Cloud Database for MySQLGoogle Cloud Database for PostgreSQL

Install Virtual Server Agent, File System Agent, or MediaAgentInstall Virtual Server Agent, File System Agent, or MediaAgenton an AWS 64-Bit Arm Linux Instanceon an AWS 64-Bit Arm Linux Instance












You can deploy an AWS Linux instance that uses a 64-bit Arm processor, and then install any of thefollowing packages:

Virtual Server Agent (VSA)Linux File System AgentMediaAgent

AWS instances that use the 64-bit Arm processor provide a lower-cost option for data protectioninfrastructure.


Virtual Server AgentLinux File System AgentMediaAgent

Setup RequirementsSetup Requirements

When you install the Virtual Server Agent on an AWS Linux instance that uses a 64-bit Arm processor,install Mono on the instance to enable it to be used as a Linux proxy.


Linux Proxy Support for Amazon Web ServicesLinux File System Agent: System RequirementsMediaAgent - System Requirements

Back Up and Restore Amazon DynamoDB Cloud DatabaseBack Up and Restore Amazon DynamoDB Cloud Database

Commvault provides backup and restore capability for DynamoDB. You can schedule full andincremental backups of tables for long term retention and compliance needs. You can run your backupand restore operations using the Commvault intuitive user interface, REST API, and command lineinterface.

Amazon DynamoDB is a fully managed NoSQL database offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS).


Windows or Linux file server with the Virtual Server package installed.Amazon Cloud account


Amazon DynamoDB



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Convert Virtual Machines to Alibaba Cloud ECSConvert Virtual Machines to Alibaba Cloud ECS

When restoring a virtual machine from a backup for VMware, you can convert the VM to Alibaba CloudECS.

This feature can be used to migrate workloads to Alibaba Cloud ECS, and is available in the CommandCenter.




Converting to Alibaba Cloud ECS from VMware

For Google Cloud Platform, Use a Single Virtualization Client toFor Google Cloud Platform, Use a Single Virtualization Client toBack Up Instances from Multiple ProjectsBack Up Instances from Multiple Projects

For Google Cloud Platform (GCP), you can create one virtualization client for all of your GCP projects.You can back up and restore instances from multiple projects in any region or zone.



LicensesLicenses

Commvault Complete Backup & Recovery


GCP Service AccountGCP Virtulization Clients with Indexing Version 2

RecommendationsRecommendations

You can designate one VSA proxy to back up instances from multiple projects (to which access rightsare provided in your GCP service account). For faster backups and restores, designate at least one VSAproxy for every GCP region.


CommCell Console: Creating a Virtualization Client





Command Center: Adding a Google Cloud Platform Hypervisor

Use a Restricted IAM Role for AWSUse a Restricted IAM Role for AWS

To restrict access to AWS resources for Commvault operations, you can create a policy that restrictsaccess to resources that are created and used by Commvault.

You can associate the policy with an Amazon hypervisor (Commvault virtualization client) using one ofthe following methods:

Create an IAM role that uses the policy, and attach the role to an Amazon instance that isconfigured as a VSA proxy for the hypervisor. With this method, choose the IAM Role option forauthentication when you configure the hypervisor in Commvault, and specify access nodes (VSAproxies) that have the IAM role attached.Attach the restricted policy to users or user groups. With this method, choose the Access andSecret Key option for authentication when you configure the hypervisor in Commvault, and thenenter the access key and secret key associated with a user who has the restricted policyattached.

You can use this restricted role for operations performed from the Command Center or from theCommCell Console.


You can perform the following operations using a role with restricted access:

Streaming backupsAll supported restore operations from streaming backupsIntelliSnap backupsAll supported restore operations from IntelliSnap backupsOperations that are performed by a tenant user in a managed services environment, usingresources that are configured in a separate Admin accountCross-hypervisor restores (VM conversion) and Live Sync replication from VMware to AWSLive Sync replication from AWS to AWS




Creating a Role with Restricted Access

Back up and Restore Amazon DocumentDB and AmazonBack up and Restore Amazon DocumentDB and AmazonRedshift ClustersRedshift Clusters





You can use Commvault software to protect Amazon DocumentDB and Amazon Redshift clusters acrossmultiple accounts and regions. Commvault integrates with AWS native snapshots to protect AmazonDocumentDB and Amazon Redshift clusters. You can schedule AWS snapshots and manage thesnapshot life cycle according to your Recovery Point Objective (RPO) or Recovery Time Objective (RTO)criteria for cloud databases. You can restore a DocumentDB cluster or a Redshift cluster to a selectedtarget availability zone.


Amazon DocumentDBAmazon Redshift

Back up and Restore Amazon RDS in Commvault CommandBack up and Restore Amazon RDS in Commvault CommandCenterCenter

You can use Commvault software to protect Amazon RDS instances. Commvault integrates with AWSnative snapshots to protect Amazon RDS instances. You can schedule AWS snapshots and manage thesnapshot life cycle according to your Recovery Point Objective (RPO) or Recovery Time Objective (RTO)criteria for cloud databases. You can restore an Amazon RDS instance to a selected target availabilityzone.

Commvault supports the following database engines:

AuroraMariaDBMicrosoft SQL ServerMySQLOraclePostgreSQL


Amazon RDS

Orchestration And Automation

Automatically Discover Applications That Require BackupAutomatically Discover Applications That Require BackupOperationsOperations

Use the Auto discover applicationsAuto discover applications option in the Command Center to find third-party applicationson servers and to install Commvault software that backs up the applications. You can automaticallydiscover third-party applications on all servers in a server group or all servers in a company.







Automatic Discovery of Applications

Define a Recovery Target That End Users Can Select for Out-Define a Recovery Target That End Users Can Select for Out-of-Place Restores of VMware VMsof-Place Restores of VMware VMs

In the Command Center, an admin user can define a recovery target for VMware VMs.

When the recovery target is associated with a user or user group that has limited access to the VMwareor Commvault infrastructure, the end user can select the recovery target when restoring a full VM out ofplace.


Virtual Server Agent for VMware


Creating a Recovery TargetRestoring Full Virtual Machines for VMware

Instant Clones of File System IntelliSnap BackupsInstant Clones of File System IntelliSnap Backups

You can duplicate the source file system data by cloning snapshots that were created during backups.


Duplicate large amounts of data in a short amount of timeCreate and update test environmentsCreate clones for applications that do not directly use IntelliSnapRetrieve data quickly without intensive resource use on the production environmentAlleviate the load on production servers


Instant Clones of File System IntelliSnap Backups

Understand And Activate Data







Search Using Chinese and Japanese TextSearch Using Chinese and Japanese Text

Compliance Search supports searching for Chinese and Japanese text.


Support and Considerations for Index Server Cloud

Search for Email Messages by Using Advanced Search OptionsSearch for Email Messages by Using Advanced Search Optionsin Command Centerin Command Center

Advanced search options are available in Case Manager and Compliance Search in the CommandCenter. In addition to searching for email messages by using keywords and predefined filters, you cancreate advanced searches by adding a set of filters and then defining the relationship between thefilters with AND and OR conditions.


Advanced Search for Case ManagerSearching for Information in Email Messages in Compliance Search

Schedule Data Collection for Inventory Assets and Project DataSchedule Data Collection for Inventory Assets and Project DataSourcesSources

You can schedule the data collection jobs that run for Sensitive Data Governance projects. Datacollection jobs refresh the data associated with the projects. You can add a schedule to new or existingprojects.

When you create inventory in Activate, a schedule is automatically added to the inventory. The datacollection job for the inventory assets runs according to the schedule. You can update the defaultschedule to suit your business needs.


Adding a Schedule for a ProjectAdding a Schedule for an Inventory








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