Can we have a second instance of Vyopta Data Collector as backup?

Question:

 Can we install a second instance of Vyopta Data Collector that can be used as a backup in case of unavailability of the primary instance.  

Concerns:

1) The second instance of Vyopta Data collector service should not be running until and unless required.

2) Need to add and validate infrastructure to the second instance without creating data duplicates. 

Solution:

Yes, you can have a second instance of Vyopta Data Collector running, please make sure you follow these guidelines:

1) Install the second instance of Vyopta Data Collector on a separate server. Refer to the Vyopta Data Collector Installation Guide for more information.

2) The service account used in these instances should be the same. Refer to the Vyopta Data Collector Service Account Guide for more information.

3) Once you verify the user name and password in the configuration utility, check if all the infrastructure gets pulled from the cloud and validate them. Once the validation is done and we are able to reach all devices from the data collector, exit the wizard without starting the services.

4) Open services.msc and change the settings for the Vyopta Data Collector service from automatic start to 'manual start'.

5) Login to the Vyopta Admin Portal and under Admin -> status page you will be able to see the second instance of the data collector with a red indicator instead of the green one.

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