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How to use a DataStore


Step 1: Navigate to Topology/DataStores in the GUI and open the DataStores window


Step 2: Click on the button New DataStore

  • Enter a DataStore name
  • Check if "Create Drive for DataStore" is selected
  • Enter Drive Number and select Device Server
  • Click the Browse button


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Step 3: Select a folder for the DataStore in the browser


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Step 4: Check the recommended values for capacity, High Water Mark and Low Water Mark sizes. You can confirm the suggestion with <Yes> and change it right after that in the DataStore definition main window.


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Step 5: After you confirm the DataStore definitions with <OK> the following dialog will ask you if you want to create a new mediapool and use it with the new DataStore


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If you answer <No>, you have to create the mediapool manually, if you answer <Yes> ...


Step 6: ... enter a Media Pool Name, select Drive Group and set up the Locked days value.


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Now you can backup the data to that Mediapool.