A customer has a backup environment consisting of a server, media server and clients. Which two statements are true concerning the media server connected to a PowerProtect DD? (Choose two.)

In a typical backup architecture, the media server acts as the data mover. Its primary function is to receive backup data streams from clients and write, or store, that data onto the target storage device, such as a PowerProtect DD appliance (D). For smaller environments, it is common and fully supported to consolidate roles. The backup server (which manages schedules and catalogs) and the media server (which moves data) can be installed and run on the same physical or virtual system (A).

B. The backup server (also known as the master server) is responsible for scheduling and managing backup processes, not the media server.
C. A media server can connect to and use multiple storage types on a single PowerProtect DD simultaneously, including VTL and the active tier (via DD Boost or CIFS/NFS).

1. Dell PowerProtect DD Boost for OpenStorage Administration Guide, 7.10, Page 12, "NetBackup environment components" section. It describes the roles and notes, "In a small environment, the master and media server functions can be performed on a single system."

2. Dell PowerProtect DD Boost for OpenStorage Administration Guide, 7.10, Page 12, "Media server" subsection. It states the media server "obtains backup data from a client and stores the data on storage that is attached to the media server."