What is DPM client?

You can deploy System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) to back up client computers. Depending on the client operating system, you can back up volumes, shares, folders, files, and deduped volumes.

What does DPM stand for data?

Data protection management
Data protection management (DPM) is the management and monitoring of data backup and protection services of a computer network or IT environment.

What license do I need for SCCM?

SCCM has three client management license options: Client ML, Standard ML, and Enterprise ML. License cost is per managed user or OSE depending on the licensing program under which the product is obtained, except with the client ML, which can be on a per-device or a per-user basis.

How do I manually Install DPM agent?

After you’ve installed the DPM agent manually you’ll need to attach the agent to the DPM server. In DPM Administrator Console, on the navigation bar, click Management > Agents. In the Actions pane, click Install. On the Select Agent Deployment Method page, select Attach agents > Computer on a trusted domain > Next.

What DPM can backup?

Applications Backup Protected volumes must be NTFS. DPM 2019 UR1 and later supports the backup of SQL over ReFS. DPM 2019 UR2 and later supports the backup of SQL database, stored on the Cluster Shared Volume.

How much is SCCM license?

The Standard management license (ML) has a list price of $1,323 that licenses two Operating System Environments (OSEs). The Datacenter ML price is $3,607 for unlimited OSEs per two physical processor sockets.

What is DPM replication agent?

The DPMRA service is the DPM replication agent and is found on the protected servers and also on the DPM server. The purpose is to back up and restore file and application data to the DPM.

How do I view a DPM file?

  1. Open the “Start Menu” on your computer.
  2. Click “Accessories” then open “Notepad.”
  3. Click the “File” button, then “Open.”
  4. Click on your DPM file, then click the “Open” file to view it.

How do I enable DPM?

  1. Read the Setup prerequisites.
  2. Verify the DPM operating system is compatible.
  3. Set up a SQL Server database to store DPM settings and configuration information.
  4. Set up DPM. You can Install DPM from the user interface, or Run an unattended install. Follow these instructions if you want to Install DPM on a domain controller.

What is the DPM agent service called?

The DPMRA service is the DPM replication agent and is found on the protected servers and also on the DPM server.

How many clients can a DPM server protect?

Each DPM server can protect up to 3000 client computers. When protecting client computers at scale, Microsoft recommends you create multiple protection groups, and stagger the recovery point times for those protection groups.

How to back up client computers with DPM?

To set up client machines for protection you install the DPM protection agent on them. If Windows Firewall is configured on the client computer, the agent installation will set up the firewall exceptions it needs. If you need to reset the firewall, you can reconfigure it by running SetDpmServer.exe.

Where do I find consistency check in DPM?

If you don’t want to configure automatic consistency checking, you can run a manual check at any time by right-clicking the protection group in the Protection area of the DPM console, and selecting Perform Consistency Check.

How to enable end user recovery in DPM?

To configure end-user recovery here’s what you’ll need to do: Configure Active Directory to support end-user recovery: In the DPM console click Options > End-user Recovery > Configure Active Directory. After AD settings are complete in the End-user Recovery tab click Enable end-user recovery.