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<main> <article class="userContent"> <h2 data-id="summary"><strong>SUMMARY</strong></h2> <p>An environment can consist of individual hosts or multiple hosts.</p> <h2 data-id="issue"><strong>ISSUE</strong></h2> <p></p> <p>An environment can consist of individual hosts or multiple hosts. They let you manage the data protection for your individual hosts or groups of hosts. Each environment requires at least one appliance configured as the <strong>Management</strong> appliance <img alt="User-added image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032361/uploads/migrated/AABHRXLCOCDC/eid-ka01w0000000peu-feoid-00n40000002yvfa-refid-0em40000000mjn8." class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img> and one or more <strong>Engine</strong> appliances <img alt="User-added image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032361/uploads/migrated/6YXFO50UV55S/eid-ka01w0000000peu-feoid-00n40000002yvfa-refid-0em40000000mjnd." class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img> to perform the backup and restore processing. A single <strong>Presentation</strong> appliance <img alt="User-added image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032361/uploads/migrated/COIFIHPS126Z/eid-ka01w0000000peu-feoid-00n40000002yvfa-refid-0em40000000mjni." class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img> is used to view and manage data protection across all of your environments.</p> <p>The <strong>Environments</strong> tab on the <strong>Configure</strong> page lists all environments in a column located on the left side.</p> <p><strong>Figure - Environments tab</strong></p> <p><img alt="User-added image" height="236" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032361/uploads/migrated/HY84AJ5SZDK8/eid-ka01w0000000peu-feoid-00n40000002yvfa-refid-0em40000000mjnn." width="500" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></p> <h2 data-id="adding-an-environment">Adding an Environment</h2> <p>You have the option to create additional environments if you have additional hosts you would like to manage. For more information on this topic see <a rel="nofollow" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Funitrends-support.zendesk.com%2Fhc%2Fen-us%2Farticles%2F360013151517">Add Hypervisor Environment dialog (8.0)</a></p> <h3 data-id="environment-options"><strong>Environment Options</strong></h3> <p>The <strong>Environment Options</strong> menu allows you to edit the environment's settings or remove the environment all together.</p> <p><strong>Figure - Environment Options menu</strong></p> <p><img alt="User-added image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032361/uploads/migrated/U89BV9M74NHI/eid-ka01w0000000peu-feoid-00n40000002yvfa-refid-0em40000000mjns." class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></p> <h4 data-id="edit-settings"><strong>Edit Settings</strong></h4> <p>When you select <strong>Edit Settings</strong>, the <strong>Edit Hypervisor Environment </strong>window will open.</p> <p><strong>Figure - Edit Hypervisor Environment window</strong></p> <p><img alt="User-added image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032361/uploads/migrated/OHYNTYSMV6EY/eid-ka01w0000000peu-feoid-00n40000002yvfa-refid-0em40000000mjnx." class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></p> <p>It will appear similar to the <strong>Add Hypervisor Environment</strong> window. You will be able to edit the <strong>Friendly Name</strong>, <strong>Server</strong>, <strong>User Name</strong>, and <strong>P</strong><strong>assword</strong>. However you will be unable to change the IP address of the Unitrends Virtual Backup Appliance you deployed into your hypervisor environment.</p> <p>Click <strong>Submit </strong>when finished editing.</p> <h4 data-id="remove-environment"><strong>Remove Environment</strong></h4> <p>When you click <strong>Remove Environment</strong> a confirmation window will open.</p> <p><strong>Figure - Confirm Environment Removal window</strong></p> <p><img alt="User-added image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032361/uploads/migrated/1VNO13KSWFMJ/eid-ka01w0000000peu-feoid-00n40000002yvfa-refid-0em40000000mjnc." class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></p> <p>Click <strong>Confirm</strong> to remove the selected environment.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> Once the environment is removed, the Management layer is disabled/removed from the Management VBA. Backups will no longer be processed.</p> <h2 data-id="adding-an-appliance">Adding an Appliance</h2> <p>After creating an environment, you have the option of adding additional appliances to your environment manually. An appliance performs all of the work necessary for protecting your environment.</p> <p><strong>Figure - Appliances table</strong></p> <p><img alt="User-added image" height="31" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032361/uploads/migrated/U6RQADLKOZ4V/eid-ka01w0000000peu-feoid-00n40000002yvfa-refid-0em40000000mjnh." width="500" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></p> <p>To add an appliance click <img alt="User-added image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032361/uploads/migrated/F1GVRW7JVPT6/eid-ka01w0000000peu-feoid-00n40000002yvfa-refid-0em40000000mjnm." class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img> . The <strong>Add Appliance </strong>dialog window will open.</p> <p><strong>Figure - Add Appliance window</strong></p> <p><img alt="User-added image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032361/uploads/migrated/LV9OSRMI5GA4/eid-ka01w0000000peu-feoid-00n40000002yvfa-refid-0em40000000mjnr." class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></p> <p>Enter the IP Address of the appliance you would like to add and click <strong>Submit</strong>. After a brief moment the appliance is added to the appliance’s table and is ready to be configured.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> At least one appliance should have one <strong>Presentation </strong>and one <strong>Management </strong>role. An appliance can have multiple <strong>Engines</strong>.</p> <h3 data-id="inventory-sync-if-you-receive-an-error"> <br><strong>Inventory Sync: If you Receive an Error</strong> </h3> <p>If you add an appliance and receive an error message in the table, we recommend an inventory synchronization. To do this, select the <strong>Options</strong> menu located on the top right of the banner.</p> <p><strong>Figure - Options menu</strong></p> <p><img alt="User-added image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032361/uploads/migrated/R1FV89BZWMV9/eid-ka01w0000000peu-feoid-00n40000002yvfa-refid-0em40000000mjnw." class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></p> <p>Click <strong>Inventory Sync</strong>. A <img alt="User-added image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032361/uploads/migrated/50CKOOBKMHWF/eid-ka01w0000000peu-feoid-00n40000002yvfa-refid-0em40000000mjo1." class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img> message will appear in the top right corner of the banner to let you know it is running. After it is finished, the new appliance should appear in the table.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> When adding an appliance you must click <strong>Submit </strong>in the <strong>Add Appliance</strong> window. Hitting enter can cause an error on the web page.</p> <h2 data-id="storage">Storage</h2> <p>For information on adding and configuring storage see <a rel="nofollow" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Funitrends-support.zendesk.com%2Fhc%2Fen-us%2Farticles%2F360013251318">Configure - Environments - Storage tab, Create/Edit Storage dialogs (8.0)</a></p> <h2 data-id="network">Network</h2> <p>You can manage the appliance's network adapter from the <strong>Network </strong>tab.</p> <p><strong>Figure - Network tab</strong></p> <p><img alt="User-added image" height="74" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032361/uploads/migrated/VDIAJ7IGQZAE/eid-ka01w0000000peu-feoid-00n40000002yvfa-refid-0em40000000mjo6." width="500" class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></p> <p>To edit the adapter, click <img alt="ed" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032361/uploads/migrated/LKF2S9ICMUE1/eid-ka01w0000000peu-feoid-00n40000002yvfa-refid-0em40000000mjob." class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img> to open the <strong>Edit Network Adapter</strong> window.</p> <p><strong>Figure - Edit Network Adapter window</strong></p> <p><img alt="User-added image" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032361/uploads/migrated/WI7PD4SR5BO1/eid-ka01w0000000peu-feoid-00n40000002yvfa-refid-0em40000000mjog." class="embedImage-img importedEmbed-img"></img></p> <p>Here you can change both the network settings and DNS addresses.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> The MAC Address can not be altered.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> If you change the IP Address of the <strong>Presentation</strong> appliance, it will be removed from the table.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> To create additional network adapters see <a rel="nofollow" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Funitrends-support.zendesk.com%2Fhc%2Fen-us%2Farticles%2F360013152197">Adding additional Network Interface Cards to an Appliance</a>.</p> </article> </main>