Text Box DescriptionUsername The username used to connect to this machine. For example, Administrator.Password The secure password used to connect to this machine.Port The port number on which the AppAssure 5 Core communicates with the agent on themachine.Repository Select the repository on the AppAssure 5 Core where the data from the machines isstored. The repository you select is used for all machines being protected.Encryption Key Specify whether encryption is applied to the agent on the machines that is stored in therepository. The encryption key is assigned to all machines that are being protected.Protection Schedule The schedule for which the protection of the machine occurs. The default schedule is 60minutes during peak operation and 60 minutes on weekends.To edit the schedule to suit the needs of your enterprise, click Edit.NOTE: For more information, see Modifying Protection Schedules.Initially Pause Protection Optionally, you can choose to pause protection when first run; that is, the coredoes not take snapshots of the machines until you manually resume protection.5. Your next step is to verify that AppAssure 5 can connect to each machine successfully. To do this, check the boxnext to each machine on the Protect Machines window, and click Verify.6. The Protect Machines window shows an icon next to each machine that reflects its readiness for deployment, asfollows:Icon DescriptionGreen icon AppAssure 5 is able to connect to the machine and it is ready to be protected.Yellow icon AppAssure 5 is able to connect to the machine; however, the agent is already paired witha core machine.Red icon AppAssure 5 cannot connect to the machine. This may be because the logon credentialsare incorrect, the machine is shut down, the firewall is blocking traffic, or anotherproblem. To correct, click Edit Settings on the toolbar or the Edit link next to the machine.7. After machines are verified successfully, check the box next to each machine and click Protect.Monitoring The Protection Of Multiple MachinesYou can monitor the progress as AppAssure 5 applies the protection polices and schedules to the machines.To monitor the protection of multiple machines:1. Click the Machines tab to view the status and progress of the protection.The Protected Machines page is displayed.2. Click the Events tab to view the related tasks, events, and alerts.The Tasks page is displayed.Text Box DescriptionTo view taskinformationAs volumes are transferred, the status, start times, and end times display in the Taskspane. Click Details to view more specific information about the task.106
