# Dell EMC Avamar

## Supported features

| Supported version          | 7.5 and newer      |
| -------------------------- | ------------------ |
| Syntetic backup            | Not supported      |
| Random Access              | Not supported      |
| Deduplication              | Supported          |
| Encryption                 | Provider dependent |
| Pre/post command execution | Supported          |

## Prerequisites

Ensure you have access to the Avamar server and download the required components:

* **mccli**
* **Avamar Linux Client**
* **Public key package** (`*.pub` and `import_avpkgkey.sh`)

These components can be obtained from the **Downloads** section of the Avamar server, provided that *UpgradeClientDownloads* is installed from the EMC repository. For details, refer to the Avamar documentation.

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## Configuration

1. **Import GPG Key**

   Run the following script to import the package key:

```
# sh import_avpkgkey.sh
```

2. **Register the Client**\
   Run the registration command:

```
# /usr/local/avamar/bin/avregister
```

Provide the required details:

* Avamar Administrator server address
* Domain (default: `clients`)

After successful execution, the client will be registered and activated.

3. **Install mccli**\
   Install the Management Console Command Line Interface:

```
# rpm -Uvh --force dpnmccli-19.2.0-155.rhel_64.x86_64.rpm
```

Note: Adjust the RPM filename to match the downloaded package.

4. **Configure mccli**\
   Run the configuration tool:

```
# /usr/local/avamar/19.2.0-155/bin/avsetup_mccli
```

Provide:

* JRE path (use a valid JRE 1.8 path, e.g. `/usr/lib/jvm/.../jre`)
* Avamar installation directory
* Connection details (host, port)
* Administrator credentials

Note: Do **not** use `/usr/java/latest`. Use a direct JRE path instead (e.g., `/usr/java/jre1.8...`).

5. **Verify Configuration**

   Run the following command to verify connectivity:

```
# /usr/local/avamar/19.2.0-155/bin/mccli activity show
```

If the command returns activity data, the configuration is correct.

Otherwise, check your config and/or Avamar documentation,

1. Install **avtar** - [https://www.dellemc.com/en-us/collaterals/unauth/technical-guides-support-information/products/data-protecti](https://www.dellemc.com/en-us/collaterals/unauth/technical-guides-support-information/products/data-protection/docu91839.pdf)Backup Destination Configuration[on/docu91839.pdf](https://www.dellemc.com/en-us/collaterals/unauth/technical-guides-support-information/products/data-protection/docu91839.pdf) - page 16.
2. Use the `avregister` command to register the backup client.
3. Install **mccli** - <https://www.dellemc.com/en-us/collaterals/unauth/quick-reference-guides/products/data-protection/docu91838.pdf> - page 18.
4. Use `avsetup_mccli` to set up the client.
   * **When choosing JRE - do NOT use** `/usr/java/latest` but `/usr/java/jre1.8...`
5. Proceed with the configuration and add a ***backup destination.***

On the left side menu, click on ***Backup Destinations***, then change to the ***enterprise*** sub-tab, click on the ***Create Backup Destination*** button and choose:

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Fill in the required info. It may look similar to the example below:

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