# Deprecation Notice for DataServer-IP

The DataServer-IP (DSIP) feature is deprecated. For more information about the Obsolescence Policy, see Obsolescence Policy.

## Effective Release

Commvault Platform Release 11.42 CU Pack 120

## Effect of Deprecation

Starting with Commvault Platform Release 11.42 CU Pack 120, you can no longer create new DataServer-IP (DSIP) shares. Existing DSIP configurations remain supported and continue to function after upgrading to Commvault Platform Release 11.42 CU Pack 120.

## Description of the Deprecated Feature

DataServer-IP enables you to share a local mount path with multiple MediaAgents. With this configuration:

- The mount paths are shared without the complexity of managing user credentials for each mount path.
- The mount paths are exported on demand for a data protection operation through the DataServer-IP to the shared MediaAgents and are removed when they are no longer required.
- Each shared MediaAgent uses its local storage for backups. During data read operations, such as restores and auxiliary copies, the data blocks are retrieved using the DataServer-IP.

## Replacement

For new deployments, use the shared local disk storage configuration available in the Add Backup Location workflow. Instead of configuring a DataServer-IP, specify a CIFS or NFS shared path to share local disk storage with other MediaAgents in the Grid.

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