DataDomain Storage Unit Replication question

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DataDomain DDOS 5.4.4.3

Hello all. Looking for some guidance for a particular scenario. Our Oracle DBA's are sending RMAN backups to "DataDomain1", into a DDBoost storage unit I created called "DDC_RMAN1."

On DataDomain2, I created a DDBoost storage unit called "DDC_RMAN2".

What I'm trying to determine is the best method for having any data that gets deposited into DataDomain1/data/col1/DDC_RMAN1, to automatically get replicated to DataDomain2/data/col1/DDC_RMAN2, with no other third-party backup application involved. This seems pretty straight forward, but I generally use my backup application to manage all replications/duplications/clones, but not in this case, so I'm not really sure of the best way. Do I create a new DDBoost association? Will that duplicate automatically, or require an outside backup application? Do I go under "replication -> summary -> create pair?

I'd prefer that the duplication is automated, and pretty much real-time, to keep the copied data as up-to-date as possible.

Thanks all! I'll gladly provide any further needed information.

umichklewis · Accepted Answer

Why not just use mtree replication? The DDBoost storage unit "DDC_RMAN1" should have a corresponding mtree. You can check this from the CLI with "mtree list".

You can configure replication between the two units, if you have the replication license installed on both arrays.

Let us know if that helps!

Karl

Toddman214 · Answer

Thanks Karl! I set up an mtree and created the replication pair. It created the needed storage unit on the target datadomain, and I can see the data transferring. I appreciate the help!

umichklewis · Answer

Glad we could help!  When your data is in sync, be sure to test your ability to access the replicated target from your backup application.  Let us know if that helps! Karl

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