HP B6960-96035 - Manual (Page 66)

Windows workgroups
Some of the configuration tasks require more steps in some cases, because there are
no global users as in a domain. Software distribution requires a unique logon for
every client system that you install the software on. This means that to install 100
client systems in a workgroup environment, you are required to enter 100 logons.
In such cases, use a domain environment, since installation and many other non-Data
Protector related administration tasks are much easier for a large-scale environment.
Using MoM in such an environment requires you to configure the administrators
separately for each cell, to manage the MoM environment from any of the cells.
Again, Data Protector is not limited to a Windows domain organization. However,
it takes advantage of and simplifies the administration procedures in the areas where
user authentication is required (Installation, User Management).
Creating cells in a mixed environment
In a mixed environment, take into account the factors described in “ Creating cells in
the UNIX environment ” on page 64. The more the environment is broken into multiple
domains and multiple workgroups, the more accounts and steps need to be considered
to distribute the software and to prepare the environment for administration.
Geographically remote cells
Data Protector allows you to easily administer geographically remote cells. For more
information, see “
Splitting an environment into multiple cells ” on page 45.
Considerations for geographically remote cells
When configuring geographically remote cells, remember the following:
• Data is not sent over a WAN.
The devices and the client systems that you are backing up are configured locally.
• The cells are configured in a MoM.
To manage geographically remote cells centrally, you need to configure the cells
in a MoM environment.
• Consider user configurations.
All the considerations that are mentioned regarding single domain, multiple
domain, and workgroup configurations need to be taken into account.
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