Default Host Group Hierarchy
During the initial installation, the Data Collector searches for all backup servers and clients, and assigns them to their respective default host groups. The result is a default hierarchy that consists of the following host groups:
• Master Servers. If a client is being backed up by a backup server (or master server), the Data Collector assigns the client to this host group. This group organizes clients under host groups based on the backup server name.
• Clients Not In Policy. If a client does not have a backup policy, the Data Collector assigns the client to this host group. This applicable to Veritas NetBackup only.
• Inactive Policy Clients. After the initial installation, the Data Collector may create this host group for clients that have inactive policies. For more information, see
Identifying Inactive Clients (For Veritas NetBackup).
This applicable to Veritas NetBackup only. About the Master Servers Group
The Master Servers group represents the physical pool of backup servers. As you create additional host groups, you’ll add backup servers/clients from this Master Servers group into your new logical groups. This Master Servers group is created automatically and updated each day.
Note: APTARE recommends that you do not create new host groups within this default master group, as it is a system-maintained group, populated by Data Collectors. It is a best practice to retain this master pool of servers. To set up logical groupings for reports, create additional host groups outside of this default group and add clients from the Master Servers group.