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Tranzman recordings can be used as a Virtual agent to perform a dry run of a Transition (till selections). <br> | Tranzman recordings can be used as a Virtual agent to perform a dry run of a Transition (till selections). <br> | ||
| − | Virtual agent | + | Virtual agent replicates the same process as real Transition scenario and helps in understanding the selection and mapping of configurations.<br> |
These selections can also be exported or imported on a production Transition. | These selections can also be exported or imported on a production Transition. | ||
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| − | > From Tranzman dashboard, click on <b>+</b> icon. In the pop-up box, enter an IP address (loopback IP for virtual agent) and select a platform from dropdown list and click commit. | + | > From Tranzman dashboard, click on <b>+</b> icon. In the pop-up box, enter an IP address (loopback IP for virtual agent) and select a platform from dropdown list and click commit. |
[[File:virtual_agent_add_env.jpg|1100x800px]] | [[File:virtual_agent_add_env.jpg|1100x800px]] | ||
| − | An environment is now added. Loopback IP is reserved for Virtual agent in Tranzman and GUI provides option to upload the TZM recordings of the environment.<br> | + | > An environment is now added. Loopback IP is reserved for Virtual agent in Tranzman and GUI provides option to upload the TZM recordings of the environment.<br> |
| − | Click on the <b>Upload Recordings</b> icon to upload the zip file. | + | > Click on the <b>Upload Recordings</b> icon to upload the zip file. |
[[File:virtual_agent_upload_rec.jpg|1100x800px]] | [[File:virtual_agent_upload_rec.jpg|1100x800px]] | ||
| − | Above process starts the virtual agent creation. Creation may take few minutes to complete. A | + | > Above process starts the virtual agent creation. Creation may take few minutes to complete. A successful upload should trigger the Init job and four Query jobs i.e., <b> QueryProduct, QueryConfig, QueryImages, QueryMedia </b>. |
[[File:virtual_agent_init_job.jpg|1100x800px]] | [[File:virtual_agent_init_job.jpg|1100x800px]] | ||
| − | Once the above step completes, all the details related to the | + | > Once the above step completes, all the details related to the environment uploaded will be visible (as per image). |
[[File:virtual_agent_add_status.jpg|1100x800px]] | [[File:virtual_agent_add_status.jpg|1100x800px]] | ||
| − | The environment is now ready for Selections and Pre-Assessment. | + | > The environment is now ready for Selections and Pre-Assessment. |
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Virtual Agent can also be created from recordings backed up to tapes. This is helpful in scenarios where actual recording is larger to be transferred or shared across network. | Virtual Agent can also be created from recordings backed up to tapes. This is helpful in scenarios where actual recording is larger to be transferred or shared across network. | ||
| − | Uncompress (if compressed) the recordings before backing up it to tape. | + | > Uncompress (if compressed) the recordings before backing up it to tape. |
TZM Recorder has an option to create recording in unzipped format by using <b>-no_zip</b> argument. | TZM Recorder has an option to create recording in unzipped format by using <b>-no_zip</b> argument. | ||
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Refer [[ Using Recorder | Using Recorder ]] for more details. | Refer [[ Using Recorder | Using Recorder ]] for more details. | ||
| − | Backup the recording folder to a dedicated tape. Once complete, share the Tape Library with Tranzman Server. Please refer [[ Devices | Devices Page ]] for sharing the Tape Library with Tranzman Server. | + | > Backup the recording folder to a dedicated tape. Once complete, share the Tape Library with Tranzman Server. Please refer [[ Devices | Devices Page ]] for sharing the Tape Library with Tranzman Server. |
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| − | On Tranzman dashboard , click <b>+</b> and enter a loopback IP address and select platform of the recordings in the pop-up menu. | + | > On Tranzman dashboard , click <b>+</b> and enter a loopback IP address and select platform of the recordings in the pop-up menu. |
[[File:virtual_agent_add_env.jpg|1100x800px]] | [[File:virtual_agent_add_env.jpg|1100x800px]] | ||
| − | Click the <b>commit</b> button and hit on <b>Upload Recordings</b> icon to upload the recordings. | + | > Click the <b>commit</b> button and hit on <b>Upload Recordings</b> icon to upload the recordings. |
[[File:virtual_agent_upload_rec_dp.jpg|1100x800px]] | [[File:virtual_agent_upload_rec_dp.jpg|1100x800px]] | ||
| − | In <b>Choose media</b> section enter the mediaID of the tape used for backing up the recordings and click on <b>Upload</b>. This should start the process of | + | > In <b>Choose media</b> section enter the mediaID of the tape used for backing up the recordings and click on <b>Upload</b>. This should start the process of virtual agent creation, and the process takes a few minute to complete. A successful upload should trigger the Init action and other actions like QueryProduct, QueryConfig, QueryImages, QueryMedia. |
[[File:virtual_agent_select_media.jpg|1100x800px]] | [[File:virtual_agent_select_media.jpg|1100x800px]] | ||
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[[File:virtual_agent_init_job_dp.jpg|1100x800px]] | [[File:virtual_agent_init_job_dp.jpg|1100x800px]] | ||
| − | Once the action completes, all the corresponding fields on Dashboard will be populated with environment details | + | > Once the action completes, all the corresponding fields on Dashboard will be populated with environment details from the recordings uploaded. |
Example shown below. | Example shown below. | ||
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This method requires a share opened from Tranzman Appliance. Please follow the topic [[ Tranzman Shares | Tranzman Shares]] for more detailed information. | This method requires a share opened from Tranzman Appliance. Please follow the topic [[ Tranzman Shares | Tranzman Shares]] for more detailed information. | ||
| − | Execute the recorder tool on the backup server and create the recording. | + | > Execute the recorder tool on the backup server and create the recording. |
| − | Create a recording in unzipped format. Refer [[ Using Recorder | Using Recorder ]] for more info. | + | > Create a recording in unzipped format. Refer [[ Using Recorder | Using Recorder ]] for more info. |
| − | From Tranzman dashboard , click on <b>+</b> and enter a loopback IP and select the platform of the recordings. | + | > From Tranzman dashboard , click on <b>+</b> and enter a loopback IP and select the platform of the recordings. |
[[File:virtual_agent_add_env.jpg|1100x800px]] | [[File:virtual_agent_add_env.jpg|1100x800px]] | ||
| − | Share open creates a directory in the /data path. | + | > Share open creates a directory in the /data path. |
<table style="width:50%;color:white;background-color:black;font-family:monospace,monospace;border-collapse:seperate;border-radius:15px 15px;border:3px solid #000;"> | <table style="width:50%;color:white;background-color:black;font-family:monospace,monospace;border-collapse:seperate;border-radius:15px 15px;border:3px solid #000;"> | ||
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| − | Copy the recordings to the directory using the mounted share. | + | > Copy the recordings to the directory using the mounted share. |
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| − | Rename the folder to '''recording'''. | + | > Rename the folder to '''recording'''. |
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| − | The above process updates all the fields on the dashboard for the respective recordings uploaded. | + | > The above process updates all the fields on the dashboard for the respective recordings uploaded. |
[[File:virtual_agent_dashboard_NAS.jpg|1100x800px]] | [[File:virtual_agent_dashboard_NAS.jpg|1100x800px]] | ||
Revision as of 18:11, 12 April 2023
Tranzman Virtual agent
Tranzman recordings can be used as a Virtual agent to perform a dry run of a Transition (till selections).
Virtual agent replicates the same process as real Transition scenario and helps in understanding the selection and mapping of configurations.
These selections can also be exported or imported on a production Transition.
Virtual agent can be created from the recordings on a disk or on a tape. Both these methods are detailed below.
To create Virtual Agent from recordings on Disk
As a pre-requisite, recordings must be generated. Follow the steps mentioned here Using Recorder to generate recordings.
Use flag -export_db with tzm_recorder to generate recordings for Virtual agents.
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> tzm_recorder.exe -export_db |
This will create a zip file e.g. TZM_recording_1606735043.zip. Copy the file to the system from where Tranzman GUI can be accessed.
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Below steps are based on TZM Recorder ran on a NetBackup Backup Server |
> From Tranzman dashboard, click on + icon. In the pop-up box, enter an IP address (loopback IP for virtual agent) and select a platform from dropdown list and click commit.
> An environment is now added. Loopback IP is reserved for Virtual agent in Tranzman and GUI provides option to upload the TZM recordings of the environment.
> Click on the Upload Recordings icon to upload the zip file.
> Above process starts the virtual agent creation. Creation may take few minutes to complete. A successful upload should trigger the Init job and four Query jobs i.e., QueryProduct, QueryConfig, QueryImages, QueryMedia .
> Once the above step completes, all the details related to the environment uploaded will be visible (as per image).
> The environment is now ready for Selections and Pre-Assessment.
To create Virtual Agent from Recordings on Tape
Virtual Agent can also be created from recordings backed up to tapes. This is helpful in scenarios where actual recording is larger to be transferred or shared across network.
> Uncompress (if compressed) the recordings before backing up it to tape.
TZM Recorder has an option to create recording in unzipped format by using -no_zip argument.
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> tzm_recorder.exe -export_db -no_zip |
Refer Using Recorder for more details.
> Backup the recording folder to a dedicated tape. Once complete, share the Tape Library with Tranzman Server. Please refer Devices Page for sharing the Tape Library with Tranzman Server.
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Below steps are based on TZM Recorder ran on a Data Protector Backup Server |
> On Tranzman dashboard , click + and enter a loopback IP address and select platform of the recordings in the pop-up menu.
> Click the commit button and hit on Upload Recordings icon to upload the recordings.
> In Choose media section enter the mediaID of the tape used for backing up the recordings and click on Upload. This should start the process of virtual agent creation, and the process takes a few minute to complete. A successful upload should trigger the Init action and other actions like QueryProduct, QueryConfig, QueryImages, QueryMedia.
> Once the action completes, all the corresponding fields on Dashboard will be populated with environment details from the recordings uploaded.
Example shown below.
This method requires a share opened from Tranzman Appliance. Please follow the topic Tranzman Shares for more detailed information.
> Execute the recorder tool on the backup server and create the recording.
> Create a recording in unzipped format. Refer Using Recorder for more info.
> From Tranzman dashboard , click on + and enter a loopback IP and select the platform of the recordings.
> Share open creates a directory in the /data path.
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> ls /data/7F000101/ |
> Copy the recordings to the directory using the mounted share.
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> ls 7F000101/ |
> Rename the folder to recording.
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> mv TZM_recording_1606735043/ recording/ |
> The above process updates all the fields on the dashboard for the respective recordings uploaded.
This is another method to create Tranzman Virtual agent.
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