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Create a New EC2 Data Replication Scenario

You can create an EC2 Data Replication scenario allowing EC2 instances specified in the Scenario Creation Wizard to be used as Replica servers. This procedure launches a Wizard that guides you through the steps required for Data Replication scenario creation. However, properties can also be configured outside of the wizard.

To create a new EC2 Data Replication scenario

  1. Open the Manager and choose Scenario, New or click the New Scenario button to launch the wizard.

    The Welcome screen opens.

  2. Choose Create a New Scenario, select a Group from the list and then click Next.

    The Select Server and Product Type screen opens.

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  1. Select the Server Type and select Replication and Data Recovery Scenario (DR) and click Next.

    Note: Microsoft Hyper-V is not currently supported for cloud-based data replication.

    The Master and Replica Hosts screen opens.

    Select the Replicate to Cloud check box and click the Select Cloud Host button to specify an EC2 replica instance for data replication

  2. Type a Scenario Name and enter the Hostname or IP Address and Port number for the Master server. Specify Amazon EC2 as the Replica server. Select the Replicate to Cloud check box and then click the Select Cloud Host button to specify the EC2 replica instance (appliance). Make sure the Verify Arcserve RHA Engine on Hosts option is enabled (default) and click Next.

    The Cloud Instance Selection dialog opens.

  3. Enter the Cloud Provider, Cloud Account, and Region information and click OK.

    Note: Click the Refresh button to refresh the list of instances.

    The Engine Verification screen opens.

    Verifying engine installation in the engine verification dialog during scenario creation

  4. Wait for Engine Verification to complete and click Next. If required, click Install to upgrade the Engine on one or both servers and Verify Again.

    The Volume Setting screen opens.

  5. Enter information and click Next.

    The Scenario Properties screen opens.

  6. Accept the default values or set new values as required and click Next when you are done.

    Note: Scenario properties control the entire scenario. These properties can also be configured outside of the Wizard. For more information, see Configuring Scenario Properties.

    The Master and Replica Properties screen opens.

    specify master and replica properties in the scenario creation wizard

  7. Master and Replica properties apply to only host servers. Accept the default values or change values as needed and click Next.

    Note: All Cloud Replica properties are read-only except for the Shutdown Instance on Scenario Stop property, disabled by default. For more information see Cloud Properties.

  8. Click Next.

    Wait for Scenario Verification to complete.

  9. If errors or warnings are listed, resolve them before continuing. When ready, click Next.

    The Scenario Run screen opens.

  10. Click Run Now to start synchronization and activate the scenario, or click Finish to run the scenario later.