Configure the ST source system for cross-replication and grant management privilege to the ST target

In cross-replication, each system acts as both a source and a target. Each system must grant management permission to the other to allow various replication operations. Begin cross-replication setup by configuring the ST source system and granting remote management privilege to the ST target system.

To configure the ST source system for cross-replication

1        Verify that all requirements have been met. See Replication requirements.

2        Open a browser and connect to the ST source system.

3        Select Replication > Replication Wizard. On the welcome page, click Next to begin cross-replication setup.

4        The wizard asks how you would like to configure the system. Click Cross-Replication so it is highlighted. Click Next.

5        If you have not configured the system for cross-replication, the wizard prompts you to change the installation type. Select Install as a local backup system and a vault (Cross-Replication). (If you have already configured the system for cross-replication, the wizard skips to the next step.) Click Next.

6        The wizard asks you to select a source to replicate to the ST source. Perform one of the following:

     If the ST target system has not been added to the ST source system’s hosts file, select Add a new Source in the drop-down menu. Enter the hostname and IP address of the ST target in the specified fields. Be sure to enter the hostname exactly as it displays in the hosts file on the ST target. Click Next.

     If the ST target system has already been added to the ST source system’s hosts file, select it in the drop-down menu. Click Next.

To grant management privilege

7        Check the box that reads I agree that ST target can manage my system. This allows the ST target system to manage the ST source. Click Next to begin creating a secure tunnel.

8        The wizard asks if you would like the ST source to be the secure tunnel target. Select No, I would prefer ST target to be the Secure Tunnel Target and ST source to be the Secure Tunnel Source. Click Next.

9        The wizard prompts you to generate a secure tunnel certificate request. Click Generate Request. This generates a signing request file. Click Okay, and save the file <STsource>.csr in a convenient location.

The wizard proceeds to the Configure the Secure Tunnel on the Source System step. To continue with cross-replication setup, proceed to Configure the ST target system and create a secure tunnel.