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Repair Server (ioGuardian)#

A Repair Server provides a potential repair mechanism after a system experiences a problem that extends beyond its redundancy tolerance (e.g. simultaneous, multiple drive failures spanning multiple nodes). Typically, a Repair Server is a sync destination that contains a fairly recent replication of the given system. A Repair Server will automatically attempt to pull back any needed blocks from the remote system, potentially avoiding the need to roll back using a Snapshot. It is generally recommended to have a Repair Server in place whenever possible.

There is a higher chance of repair success when there is a good network connection, with relatively low latency, between the system and its Repair Server.{.is-success}

A Repair Server is created using the existing outgoing sync configuration: vSAN Host (address of the remote destination), vSAN Port, system-generated authorized username/password, and encryption setting (enabled or disabled based on the associated sync configuration).



To Create a Repair Server from an Outgoing Sync (common method)#

Note: Repair servers may be auto-generated when Adding Sites to the Dashboard.{.is-info}

Typically, a repair server is created from an Outgoing Sync because the sync destination would contain a recent copy of the data. This is the recommended method in most cases.

  1. From the Outgoing Sync Dashboard, click Create Repair Server on the left menu.
  2. Enter a Name for the Repair Server. Use a name that will be helpful for future administration, for example a name that includes that of the remote system.
  3. Optionally, a Description can be entered to store additional information.
  4. Click Submit to complete the creation. A Repair Server is created using the outgoing sync configuration details, including: vSAN Host (address of the remote destination), vSAN Port, system-generated authorized username/password, and encryption setting.



To Create a Repair Server from the Repair Servers List Page#

In instances where there is no current Outgoing Sync from which to configure the Repair Server (e.g. a three-way sync configuration or a previous sync destination that is no longer in use), the following instructions can be used:

  1. From the Main Dashboard, select Backup/DR from the from the left menu.
  2. Click Repair Servers on the left menu.
  3. Click New on the left menu.
  4. Enter a Name for the Repair Server. Use a name that will be helpful for future administration, for example a name that includes that of the remote system.
  5. Optionally, a Description can be entered to store additional information.


Automatic (Copy) Credentialling#

Credentials can be copied from an existing outgoing sync: - Select Copy in the Credentialling dropdown list.

  • Select desired Sync in the Copy Credentials from dropdown list.


Manual Credentialling#

To manually enter credential information: select Manual in the *Credentialling dropdown list.

Credential Fields#

  • vSAN Host url to the root level of the remote system
  • vSAN Port default 14201, a different port can be used but must be configured on the remote side as well and ports open on intermediate firewall(s).
  • User
  • Password and Confirm Password for the specified VergeOS User.
  • Encryption 6. Click Submit to complete the creation.


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