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.

Configuration

1. Import GPG Key

   Run the following script to import the package key:

# sh import_avpkgkey.sh

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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...).

1. 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-protectiBackup Destination Configurationon/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:

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