You can create a network topology instance in which members of either client group can connect to members in the other client group.
Before You Begin
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Make sure that the client groups that you want to use in the Network topology instance are already defined in the CommCell Console.
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You must have Administrative Management permissions on the client groups that you plan to use in the Network topology instance.
Procedure
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From the CommCell Browser, right-click Network Topologies > New Topology.
The Network Topology dialog box is displayed.
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In the Topology Name box, enter a name for this instance of a two-way direct connection.
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Optional: In the Description box, enter a description for this topology.
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For Topology Type, click Two-Way.
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From the Servers list, select the client group that will initiate connections with members of the Infrastructure machines group.
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From the Infrastructure machines list, select the a client group that will initiate connections with members of the Servers group.
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To encrypt network traffic, select Encrypt network traffic.
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Click OK.
What to Do Next
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If your clients do not have the Commvault software installed, install the Commvault software on the clients that will be part of the network topology.
For firewall instructions during the installation, see Setting Up Two-Way Connectivity between the CommServe Computer and the Client.
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From the CommCell Browser, right-click the network topology that you configured, click Push Network Configurations, and then click OK.
You can configure additional advanced firewall settings, such as the Default Outgoing Tunnel Protocol option or the Number of Parallel Data Transfer Streams. For information about the available settings, see Incoming Ports and Options. For information about accessing the client computer group network settings, see Configuring Network Settings.