Administrator Guide

3. Select the server to delete in the Storage tab navigation pane.
4. In the right pane, click Delete.
The Delete dialog box opens.
5. Click OK.
Delete a Server Folder
Delete a server folder if it is no longer needed.
Prerequisites
The server folder must be empty.
Steps
1. If the Storage Manager Client is connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the Storage view.
2. Click the Storage tab.
3. Select the server folder to delete in the Storage tab navigation pane.
4. In the right pane, click Delete.
The Delete dialog box opens.
5. Click OK.
Managing Servers Centrally on the Servers View
Use the Servers view to register servers to Storage Manager and provision storage for registered servers.
Server Types That Can Be Centrally Managed
Servers running Windows and VMware operating systems can be registered to Storage Manager.
Server Type
Supported Versions/Models
Windows
• Windows Server 2012 (full or core installation)
• Windows Server 2012 R2 (full or core installation)
• Windows Server 2016 (full)
• Windows Server 2019
NOTE: The Storage Manager Server Agent must be
installed on a Windows server before it can be
registered.
VMware
• ESXi 5.5 and later
• vCenter Server 5.5 and later
NOTE: SAS protocol for host connections is supported
beginning in VMware ESXi version 6.5, and VMware
vCenter Web Client Server version 6.5.
Storage Manager Server Agent for Windows Servers
To register a Windows server to Storage Manager, the Storage Manager Server Agent must be installed on the server. The Server Agent
allows Storage Manager to communicate with the Windows server to retrieve information and streamline storage management for the
server.
The Server Agent is required for Windows servers only. Other supported server types do not require the Server Agent.
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