Architecture Overview (EMC NetWorker)
The following diagram provides an example of how the EMC NetWorker Data Collector could be deployed in your environment.
Figure 3 Data Collector in an EMC NetWorker Environment
For each NetWorker Server, the Data Collector will establish connections to the database using the command, nsradmin. The connection information for each EMC NetWorker server is retrieved from the Portal or from a locally stored, encrypted file. This connection information includes parameters such as the Administrator user name, domain name and password, server hostname and/or IP address.
The Data Collector will use command line utilities such as mminfo, nsradmin, and nsrinfo to obtain its information from each Networker Server. The Data Collector also will use ssh to connect to remote Networker servers to retrieve log file details. The information is stored in the Portal database, enabling a global view of all of the backup servers and clients.
EMC NetWorker Terminology
Networker Server - The Networker Server is the physical system that is running the EMC NetWorker server software. This system will be known by its hostname or IP address.
Backup Manager: Collection of Backup and Restore Data
The following collection mechanisms are used:
• EMC NetWorker - The Data Collector uses the Networker administration command-line utilities, such as mminfo, nsradmin, and nsrinfo.
