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Adding a Windows host

Source: https://docs.rubrik.com/en-us/saas/saas/wvg_adding_a_windows_host.html


Adding a Windows host

Add a new Windows host to the Rubrik cluster to begin managing and protecting it.

About this task

The Rubrik Backup Service software must be installed on each host that will be added. If not installed prior to adding a host, it can be downloaded and installed during the process of adding a host.

Procedure

  1. Log in to RSC.
  2. Click and select Settings.

The Settings menu appears.

  1. Click Data Sources and select Windows.

The Windows page appears.

  1. Click Add Hosts.

The Add Hosts wizard appears.

  1. In Rubrik cluster, select the cluster to connect to.
  2. Select whether to install Rubrik Backup Service (RBS).

If required, follow the steps to download RBS.

  1. In Host IP addresses or FQDNs, enter the IP addresses or hostnames to add hosts.
  2. Click Add.

Results

The Rubrik cluster checks connectivity with the specified hosts and adds the hosts. *[ > ]: and then